I'm so sorry you're going through this, Leesah.
While I can't offer advice on your cat's eye, I just wanted to say regarding your friends' judging you on what you spend... once they start paying your salary/rent/credit cards/etc.... then they could start telling you how to spend your own money.
My thoughts are: as long as you and your family aren't doing without (shelter, food, clothing) then how you spend your money is your business.
Have you looked into pet insurance? While I know it's a debated subject on this forum, it may be something into which you at least check...and then make the decision yourself.
Things will work out... stay strong!
atback
While I can't offer advice on your cat's eye, I just wanted to say regarding your friends' judging you on what you spend... once they start paying your salary/rent/credit cards/etc.... then they could start telling you how to spend your own money.
My thoughts are: as long as you and your family aren't doing without (shelter, food, clothing) then how you spend your money is your business.
Have you looked into pet insurance? While I know it's a debated subject on this forum, it may be something into which you at least check...and then make the decision yourself.
Things will work out... stay strong!