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Tuesday 29th December Daily Chat - All welcome!

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  • ghostmadlittlemiss
    ghostmadlittlemiss Posts: 1,788 Forumite
    firestronaut wrote: »
    Thanks for all the well-wishing comments, everybody. Haven't had a chance to read them all, but the ones I did were heart warming.

    I was very vague this morning as I was in complete and utter shock... but, I lost a very dear friend last night and found out this morning. He's helped me through some very very low points and even stopped me commiting suicide. He was always there when I needed him, even though he didn't realize!
    I'm having trouble adjusting and even though I've barely moved from this spot, the past 8 hours have just disappeared in a mixed ball of anger, hate and tears.
    Perfectly healthy at 28. I'm just in complete shock.

    Don't know the cause of his death yet, but they think it's natural causes.
    I'm at a complete and utter loss.

    I couldn't have timed my post worse if I tried, could I? :grouphug: I'm sorry to hear that.
    Kayleigh
  • Pooky
    Pooky Posts: 7,023 Forumite
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    Fire - So sorry x Puts everything into perspective really doesn't it.
    "Start every day off with a smile and get it over with" - W. C. Field.
  • firestronaut
    firestronaut Posts: 454 Forumite
    Bunny - Your post made me smile. I guess you're right. He did his bid and had a good life, and he was terribly young, but maybe somebody else was in trouble and he needed to be sent there.

    Ames - Thanks :) He was such a good person.

    Ghost - :) i'm glad you have someone there for you like I did. Bad timing or not, it's nice to know you cherish him so much.

    Pooky - It does. I don't think I'll be stressed about having a little debt anymore. There's more important things in life.
    Starting debt: 3399.39 / Debt now: 2975.39
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  • Burlesque_Babe
    Burlesque_Babe Posts: 17,547 Forumite
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    sorry to hear the news fire, keep talking to us if you need to or want to, everyone here is so amazing when times are bad.
    :D"Stay Wonky":D

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  • Snaggles
    Snaggles Posts: 19,503 Forumite
    Oh no Firestronaut, that's awful. Poor you x :grouphug:
    "I wasn't wrong, I just wasn't right enough."
    :smileyhea
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  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 96,693 Ambassador
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    Fire~THat is very sad & always worse when someone young & at this time of year too.
    I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.

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  • spud30
    spud30 Posts: 16,872 Forumite
    Hugs Fire. So sorry to hear your news hun xxx
    Is it better to aim for the stars and hit a tree or aim for a tree and land in its branches :think:
    Loves being a Wonderbra friend :kisses3:
  • bookseller1980
    bookseller1980 Posts: 7,924 Forumite
    Sorry sorry Fire.
  • Bunnyinthelights
    Bunnyinthelights Posts: 15,278 Forumite
    Right, im off.
    Im going to get drunk.
    Empty pockets never held anyone back, only empty heads and empty hearts can do that -Peale
  • firestronaut
    firestronaut Posts: 454 Forumite
    Thank you everyone <3

    I feel a little better after reading everyones posts.
    Starting debt: 3399.39 / Debt now: 2975.39
    VSP Challenge 2012: £39.58/£100 Crazy Clothes Challenge 2012: £3.00/£150
    £2 savers club #20: £30
    2012 earnings: £67.50
    Long Haul DFW Supporter #204
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