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Update - 2 years after BR

Buonjourno all.
It has been an interesting journey, these last 2 years have been full of pain, shame, distress, frustration, anger, grief and emotions I never thought existed.
It's easy for me now to say to those of you worried about BR that you shouldn't worry. I've been lucky I suppose (although you guys who know me will tell a different tale.)

I watch the financial situation in the UK and cant begin to imagine how difficult life must be for the strugglers, as I once was.

Just know that you're not alone as long as there are websites like this and even if you feel life is over, trust me, it get's better

I married a beautiful lady last week in Venice, time for the rest of my life.

I'll never forget you all

Comments

  • hi

    I second everything you say above..Im inthe first 4 months of BR and despite some initial hiccups it has made my life better and stress free to a point...

    Living on a fixed income is not easy and twiddling the pennies from week to week is a bit depressing, but I count my blessings, Im reasonably healthy, have a roof over my head, clothes on my back and food to eat...basics but enough to be getting on with in the wider picture ie credit crunch I feel BR has been a good grounding for the next few months as folks tighten there belts:o :o
    I had to hit rock bottom to rise up the better person I have become...and I think Im a nice person :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

    And we are never alone in the BR journey whilst this forum survives..:j :j

    Anne:D :D x:D
    BSC no 192
    I know sometimes you feel so helpless/you cant go on/so isolated, well you need never feel that way again as a simple Can you help me please? on here is your first step to that journey of fresh starts, so hello Im Anne, your ? YOU ARE NOT ALONE in all of this, we have all been there, so come join us.
  • fiveyearplan
    fiveyearplan Posts: 10,143 Forumite
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    Congratulations on your nuptials posthinking. I take it by your greeting that you live in Italy??? I'm sure it is difficult for newbies to believe that life can turn out good when they are just starting their journey to debt freedom but it is posts like yours that show you can come through the other side.

    I wish you and your wife well and hope you both have a long and happy life together!

    :j :j


  • Sunk
    Sunk Posts: 423 Forumite
    Thankyou Posthinking.
    It really does give posters thinking of BR/or have gone BR more strength & a boost when we read happy endings like yours.
    All the very best.:beer:
    BR 08/05/2008
    ED 29/10/2008
  • Richard_S
    Richard_S Posts: 4,432 Forumite
    Hi Postie,

    Our hearfelt congratulations to you both. I can only guess at the pain and suffering you've endured over the last couple of years, and I'm truly delighted that you've got the opportunity to put the past behind you, and the chance of a happy and contented future.

    Best regards

    Rich
  • Congratulations on your new lady and am pleased that your life has turned out great after bankruptcy. There's hope for me yet.
  • Congratulations on your marriage, best of luck to the future to you and your new wife. Thanks for the update : )
  • dalip
    dalip Posts: 7,045 Forumite
    Congrats post,take it you don't need a new maid/helper now you got the wife.lol:rotfl: ;)
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  • Hi Postie,

    Glad its all turned around for you!! Congratulations to you both...but what on earth are you doing on here when you should be honeymooning!!!!

    Look after yourself, Angexx
  • Congratulations Postie, both to you and to your new wife. Wishing you both a long happy life together. :j
  • fermi
    fermi Posts: 40,544 Forumite
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    Congratulations Postie. :)

    You've been through some things over the last few years where I can't even begin to imagine what they must have been like.

    To now hear news like this really does make me sooooo glad.
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