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What if you had it all -- and then, simply lost it?

In this episode of True Life, you'll meet three young people who achieved financial success at an early age, only to see their fortunes wiped out when the recession hit.

Caitlin was a rising star in the financial services industry before the company she worked for collapsed. Now, she's toiling away at jobs she never imagined doing. But paradise may be beckoning in the form of Caitlin's new boyfriend in Hawaii. Will he invite her to live with him in the lap of luxury -- or will he leave Caitlin behind to fend for herself?

Adam had a cushy PR job, but when the economy crashed, his bubble burst. Adam's trying to climb his way back to the top -- but he's finding the hill is steep. Will he lose his home and his girlfriend -- or will Adam find a way to get himself back in the game?

Since being downsized, Aja's had no meaningful source of income. She's desperately trying to keep her children in their beloved private school -- but Aja is struggling just to keep a roof over their heads. Can she find the funds she needs -- or will her kids lose the only stability they have left?

They want to find a way back to the comfortable lives they led. But are they stuck in a moment thay can't get out of? Find out next on True Life: I Can No Longer Afford My Lifestyle.