TW: Eating disorder
My husband and I are broke rn. Like skipping meals to pay rent broke. Putting $2 in the tank at a time broke. We both have two jobs. We are both are in recovery from restrictive eating disorders and struggle with mental illness.
The other day my husband came to me and said he is really struggling to eat lately, because of money and how he's basically breaking everything down to calorie per dollar and it's making him feel depressed and hopeless.
I wasn't as supportive as I should have been. Essentially said "well that's how I've been thinking my entire life" and completely undermined what he's been through and made it about me.
I want to do better. My husband deserves better. But I feel like I have to stay mindful of our situation.
What are your best frugal eating hacks that don't feel like frugal eating hacks? We're also both vegetarian.
And, maybe not the board for it, but any ideas on how to support my spouse besides just being a better listener and not bringing up food cost or related topics?
Thanks.