Coping with the mental strain

gone_awol

Does anyone know what to say to headache on this thread? (S)he seems confused.
http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/...html?t=1096603

I wondered how different people cope with the mental strain of going bankrupt. The practical matters are different for everyone, that's why I'm trying to get educated beforehand and why this forum is such a godsend. Thankfully I'm not suicidal, though I was 2 years ago when I lost my house trying to pay it all off. It wasn't enough and I've been trying to keep myself above water ever since. I've made mistakes but who hasn't. It'll be embarrassing seeing it in the paper, but thankfully I have wonderful friends and my family, and though they won't be impressed, they love me and support me - everyone else can mind their own bloody business. They system is set up to allow people to draw a line and if that's what it comes to - then so be it. Part of my debt is due to business and part due to borrowing irresponsibly but the lending practices of the credit card companies is also irresponsible - I can see this more clearly now. The majority of experiences on this board seem to reflect being treated well by the officials (though the creditors are a whole different matter!). I have to accept my fate and my failings and most importantly, learn, so it never happens again and I keep reminding myself that I am more than my debt. The whole system is built on keeping people petrified - and it works. In being able to see what the real process and the consequences of bankruptcy are via this forum I've been able to get my head out of the sand. So thank-you to all the posters and the regulars - you've no idea how much it's helped.

gone awol (or thinking of it!)

gone_awol

oops - the link doesn't seem to work - the post I'm referring to is just previous to this entitled 'Bankruptcy and self-employment'. And ooops I've double posted my post.....

oh the strain of using the forum!

I'm new.....be kind......:o

gone awol (or thinking of it!)