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The New Me And Our Quest To Become Debt Free And Have Self Belief

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  • nu1isit?
    nu1isit? Posts: 561 Forumite
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    Hello Weller!

    Just popped in to see how you were doing (haven't read the post for a few days)...I'm shocked to hear how much has happened....I'm glad to hear you have stood strong! You've shown true courage dealing with, and conquering your problems/fears. I hope you and 'your' family continue to get stronger...
    Good luck for the future!

    :j :D :j
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  • well done weller!!!!

    im sure things will get loads better for you now obviously your mother is in need of help :mad: not that thats any excuse for how she has treated you tho!!

    anyway things can only get better with the support of you lovely OH and your dad everything will work out im sure ;)

    hope you realise how far you've come in such a short time hope you keep us updated on how your getting on as we all care so much that your doing well big hugs to you :D
    current debt standing at 27500 :eek:

    in a dmp with payplan feeling better about my debts

    debt free: 2012

    oh and i owe 8 grand student loans 2 :mad:

    still owe the student loans ha ha :p
  • kathfisch
    kathfisch Posts: 3,042 Forumite
    Lisa, well done for confronting your mum and getting things out in the open! I couldn't believe it when I read that she actually called social services, that is appalling. I hope that you are gradually regaining your strength and feeling a huge weight lifted off your shoulders.

    Take care and let us know how you are

    Kath x :)
    Don't stress, relax, let life roll off your backs. Except for death and paying taxes, everything in life is only for now... Avenue Q
    Official DFW Nerd Club - Member no. 003 :DProud to have become debt free... and striving to keep it that way
  • Storm
    Storm Posts: 1,749 Forumite
    Debt-free and Proud!
    Hi Lisa,

    Only just caught up with the last few days, and what a couple of days they've been! You have been truly brave and inspirational to have faced up to your mum like this, as someone said earlier (can't remember who, sorry!) you have managed to break a vicious circle where there's been a bad motherhood role-model.

    I realise there's still a long way for you and your family to go, but you've taken the first steps which are always the hardest!

    Storm x
    Total Debt 13th Sept 2006 (exc student loan): £6240.06 :eek:
    O/D 1 [strike]£1250 [/strike]O/D 2 [strike]£100[/strike] Next a/c [strike]£313.55[/strike]@ 26.49% Mum [strike]£130[/strike] HSBC [strike]£4446.51[/strike]@15.75%[STRIKE]M&S £580.15@ 4.9%[/STRIKE]
    Total Debt 30th April 2008: £0 100% paid off!

    PROUD TO [STRIKE]BE DEALING [/STRIKE] HAVE DEALT WITH MY DEBT ;)
  • Psykicpup
    Psykicpup Posts: 1,398 Forumite
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    Hi Lisa
    just checking in to see how you are today!
    Hope everyone is well?
    Take Care & keep posting so we know you're ok please!

    love Pup
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  • spud30
    spud30 Posts: 16,872 Forumite
    Bloody hell Weller, just catching up on your week hun.

    I just wanted to say I'm so proud of the way you have handled the whole situation.

    You have become so much stronger, havent you !!!!

    I'm glad the worst is over for you.

    Loads of love to Andy and your fantastic children. Oh, and your dad too. It cant have been easy for him to hear the truth about your mum.

    Keep posting Weller, you are an inspiration to us all.
    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:
  • nel
    nel Posts: 123 Forumite
    hi weller

    how you doing?
    keep posting hun


    much love and hugs

    nel
  • Just had a catch up as I have not been around for a few days.

    My goodness.

    I had a churning tummy as I read the post about the evening with your parents when it all came out. I imagine it must have been absolutely excruciating. Oh my darling, I really feel for you, it's so awful to see people you love hurt by truths.

    However it had to be done and when truths don't 'out', then no good comes of it and the outcomes are always worse.

    Do whatever feels right for *you* about the cheque - and if that means not cashing it then, just explain to your Dad why so that his pride is not dented. As another DFW said, he knows what is right and he is trying to make amends. Oh bless him.

    Honey, not only have you opened up Pandora's Box when it comes to changing your life (for the BETTER) you might just have kick started a better future for your Mum & Dad as this will force the issue of them sorting things out. So please do not let yourself feel guilty in any way about this all coming out. It HAD to come out so it could start to get better OK?

    Wow. Just...wow. I can't believe everything that has happened all because of an overheard conversation.

    If you believe that old saying "everything happens for a reason..." then this is definitely a story that backs it up!

    I hope you are OK Lisa. Come back soon and let us know how you are.

    LA xx
    Bank Balance: In the black for the moment.
    Sainsburys Loan: Cleared July 2010
    Credit cards: AMEX Airmiles Card: direct debit set to clear balance monthly
  • Just another 'congratulations' post, with big hugs to you and your dad (who must be feeling really sh*t) and to your mum if she has had a lightbulb moment about how she's been treating you (which I hope is the case, but time alone will tell).
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  • spud30
    spud30 Posts: 16,872 Forumite
    Where are you Weller hun?

    Please let us know you are OK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    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:
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