Dealing with money issues can cause feelings of sadness, grief and shame.  Many people forget that filing for bankruptcy relief is an emotional process.  Often people concentrate on compiling the necessary forms and information required for filing bankruptcy and neglect to acknowledge that there is an emotional aspect as well.  The mental burden of filing bankruptcy can be overwhelming for some people and can affect relationships in negative ways.

For more information on the emotional toll of bankruptcy and how to cope you can read, “Surviving the Emotional Toll of Bankruptcy.”