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A Thank You & Encouragement
LeeSouthEast
Posts: 3,822 Forumite
Well, today's the day. The day I've been working so hard for the last 11 months.
I paid off my last debt in full.
However, I don't want this to be about me. I've got my diary for that.
If you're still debt-busting
Keep fighting! I started this journey somewhat hopelessly (or so it felt), facing £20k in unsecured debt. I was getting divorced (and still am, although that's moving forward now as well), was moving out of the house I had rented and loved for 4 years, and generally just felt like it was all pointless. At 25 years old I was seriously wondering what life was supposed to be like, as I was certain I wasn't living the plan.
A month afterwards I found MSE. All the lovely people posting here - particularly in DFW - offered kind words, encouragement, a slap where necessary, and kept me going. A few months later I found myself, by virtue of my natural tendency to "give back", offering advice to newcomers. The perpetual bug that is MSE well and truly bit.
If you're debt-free day is tomorrow, or the next day or the next, or if you're in for the long-haul, keep going. Keep fighting. Hold your head high and be proud. You are in a unique club, and dealing with your debts.
44% of the country are still burying their heads in the sand hoping it'll all go away.
To those who helped
Thank you.
One thing is for sure - even though I'm now (I guess) an honourary DFW (or do I just get to have "got the t-shirt"?), I'll be sticking around. If one thing has become clear over the last 11 months, there will always be people with lightbulbs going off and finding the MSE religion. They will need the help that you so kindly offered me, and I'd like to give what I have learned back, along with your good selves.
I owe each and every one of you a pint or a drink of your choice. :beer:
I paid off my last debt in full.
However, I don't want this to be about me. I've got my diary for that.
If you're still debt-busting
Keep fighting! I started this journey somewhat hopelessly (or so it felt), facing £20k in unsecured debt. I was getting divorced (and still am, although that's moving forward now as well), was moving out of the house I had rented and loved for 4 years, and generally just felt like it was all pointless. At 25 years old I was seriously wondering what life was supposed to be like, as I was certain I wasn't living the plan.
A month afterwards I found MSE. All the lovely people posting here - particularly in DFW - offered kind words, encouragement, a slap where necessary, and kept me going. A few months later I found myself, by virtue of my natural tendency to "give back", offering advice to newcomers. The perpetual bug that is MSE well and truly bit.
If you're debt-free day is tomorrow, or the next day or the next, or if you're in for the long-haul, keep going. Keep fighting. Hold your head high and be proud. You are in a unique club, and dealing with your debts.
44% of the country are still burying their heads in the sand hoping it'll all go away.
To those who helped
Thank you.
One thing is for sure - even though I'm now (I guess) an honourary DFW (or do I just get to have "got the t-shirt"?), I'll be sticking around. If one thing has become clear over the last 11 months, there will always be people with lightbulbs going off and finding the MSE religion. They will need the help that you so kindly offered me, and I'd like to give what I have learned back, along with your good selves.
I owe each and every one of you a pint or a drink of your choice. :beer:
Starting Debt: ~£20,000 01/01/2009. DFD: 20/11/2009 :j
Do something amazing. GIVE BLOOD.
Do something amazing. GIVE BLOOD.
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Lovely post Lee - inspirational even! Well done on becoming debt free:jA smile enriches those who receive without making poorer those who giveor "It costs nowt to be nice"0
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Thank you Tixy! If I ever find myself 'somewhere in the middle', I'll be sure to come find you for a celebratory drink
Starting Debt: ~£20,000 01/01/2009. DFD: 20/11/2009 :j
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wow, well done!:j0
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Absolutely awesome lee!! You brought a small tear to my eye!! I can only imagine that feeling and can't wait to get there.... well done you and congratulations!! It's crazy to think that we are all aiming to have nothing (if you know what I mean!). Well done. Big hugs!!!A&L OD: £968.60 (18/11/09)Sainsbury's Loan: £6859.98 (18/11/09)Virgin CC: £2123.22 (18/11/09) £2097.34 20/11/09Zopa Loan: £6865.57 (18/11/09)TOTAL: £16,817.37 not incl Bank of M&D!:eek::mad::eek::mad::eek::mad::eek::mad::eek: but WILL do it this time!!!!0
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You'll be back here before you know it if you did that:rotfl:LeeSouthEast wrote: »I owe each and every one of you a pint or a drink of your choice. :beer:
Well done mate :T:T:T
The Debt Free Roll of Honour. awaits:T:T:beer:PROUD TO BE DEALING WITH MY DEBT NERD #869
DFD 5/1/16Numpty,Not sure why but I'm crying
. Of all the peeps on this board you're the kindest & most supportive of all & I'm :mad: & for you all at the same time . Wish I was there to give you a big :grouphug: & emergency hobnobs
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lol omg, I've been here 11 months and didn't know about the honour roll !Starting Debt: ~£20,000 01/01/2009. DFD: 20/11/2009 :j
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Well done,Best of luck in the years ahead.
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Well done, Lee and get yourself on that roll of honour, you deserve it!One life - your life - live it!0
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:j:j:j well done you :ASometimes it's hard to walk in a single woman's shoes - that's why we need really special ones!Total debt @ Oct 2008: £29,226.42 Credit Card- £[STRIKE]7493.56[/STRIKE] - £7243.56Weightloss : 0/34lbs0
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Ooh, mine's a G&T please :beer:
Congrats on being debt free, but the hard work now starts..........staying that way!!!Successful women can still have their feet on the ground. They just wear better shoes. (Maud Van de Venne)Life begins at the end of your comfort zone (Neale Donald Walsch)0
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