"Winning the lottery is the worst thing that ever happened to me." Because he allowed this to happen: “But everyone, it seemed -- family, friends, fellow worshipers and strangers -- was putting the touch on him. His spending and his lending spiraled out of control.”
If I ever remember to buy that winning lottery ticket – a really big one – the first thing I would do is pay off the few bills I have, write checks to my daughter, sister and a few friends then set up an investment portfolio.
Then I would by a large RV and find a new place to live. I too am a soft touch, but I know from experience that a soft touch can often be slammed.
Mee too! They would hear from me not the other way around. I would help family and friends to an extent. They would not starve or nothing like that, But buy them all houses/cars, etc.. I don't think so. I have too many kinfolk/in-laws for that.
I would suggest they play the lotto like I did.
Deliver the touch in a planned manner, early on. I'd think that'd make it easier to say "no" later.
Giving money to people isn't always helping.