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Shiny Bright New Hole in my Heart
beanielou
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currently on BBC2 about a persnal shopper who became a compulsive shopper.
Scary scary stuff & very sad
Scary scary stuff & very sad
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Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
"A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** in ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger.
One debt remaining. Home improvement loan. 19months left.
Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
"A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** in ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger.
One debt remaining. Home improvement loan. 19months left.
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It made me bawl my eyes out.Hi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure - MSE ForumTeam0
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I found it both uncomfortable and compelling. They'd got the characters spot on.January budget
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I saw this listed, but didn't know what it was about. Wished I had watched it.0
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oh it was so sad, and it made me realise how much i was like her ok not to the extent but yes i need to shop! i have to buy all the time i cant help it i just didnt realise til i saw that
omg another addiction my hubby is going to be sick!
good job i dont have any cards any more eh!LIGHT BULB MOMENT, JUST IN THE NICK OF TIME!
DEBT JAN 2006 £83000:eek:
DEBT MAY 2007 £40000 :eek:0 -
damm i need a tivo im allways at work when all the good programs are on0
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CCCS Chester helped with the research for this programme - I missed it as the munchkin wasn't very well but I'm sure it'll be repeated.0
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It was very good indeed and it really shows spending can be just as addictive as drink or drugs. Very compelling and I hope it will be repeated soon.Official DFW Nerd Club #20 :cool: Proud To Be Dealing With My Debts
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Slowly, Slowly = Oct '09: £30693, Aug '15: £14820. Could Be Debt Free April 2020, but hoping for sooner!0 -
I saw only the last 15 minutes - when the husband was asking her how much it added up to and she was trying to explain it was x amount here, cleared by a loan for x amount here, but she'd transferred x amount to here, and then he just said 'how much', I felt sick it was so familiar. I'd like to see it from the beginning and hope it is repeated - it may well be on BBC 3 soon, programmes often pop up there a few days later.
EDIT: Found a link to the BBC page about it, with clips to watch
http://www.bbc.co.uk/drama/shinyshiny/0 -
I've taped it (along with Property Ladder before it!) if anyone wants to borrow it? PM me.....2021 Decluttering Awards: ⭐⭐🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇 2022 Decluttering Awards: 🥇
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I missed the first 15 minutes of this. What I watched was compelling, soul destroying and I thought a really accurate portrayal of the offers from card companies and compulsion to spend. I don't have such a desire to spend - particularly as I have just bought the childrens school uniforms for next year, and felt really sick at having to do it! However we are assulted by advertisements on television, papers, shops etc - it is easy to see how people can be swept into this world.
A great programme I thought."A simple life freely chosen is a source of strength. Do not be pursuaded into buying what you do not need or cannot afford." Quaker Faith & Practice 1.02.410
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