Pips is not, was not and never will be or would have been the be all and end all!
It was just 1 HYIP that has failed (it may or may not resurect but present satus is failed!)
There are many oher opporunities for financial freedom available for those who seek them - some have been running longer than pips and paying on time all the time bu regardless how reliable a program seems NEVER put all your eggs in one basket and never put in more than you can afford to lose.
Self pity is no way forward.
Seek and ye shall find, ask and ye shall receive!