I bought a new car yesterday. I needed it but I can’t help losing sleep due to the fact I dipped into my savings. Being in an abusive relationship in the past has caused me to be petrified of feeling stuck and dependent again. I have the money for it. But one side of my brain is saying I need X amount of dollars in the bank to “be free”. The thing is: even with the money in the account I didn’t feel fully free. I feel constantly haunted by my past and have become frugal with my money out of fear. I am hoping eventually the experience of a new car that is safe and dependable will help me overcome the negative feelings.