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Finally Debt Free After 34 Years, But Still Need to Live Frugally

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  • redofromstart
    redofromstart Posts: 5,932 Forumite
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    I'm so sad to read that, my thoughts are with you and your family.
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  • Looby_-_Lou_2
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    As a long time lurker on your diary I just had to stick my head above the parapet and say how sorry I am to hear your sad news. I lost my own Mum 3 years ago and wanted to say be gentle on yourself.
  • Verbatim
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    Sorry to hear your very sad news. Take care of yourself.
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  • elizabethhull
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    So sorry to hear about your Mum. Mums are so special, so irreplaceable, it takes a long time to imagine life without them - take care xxxx
  • abba1772
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    So so sorry xx
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  • Munchin
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    So sorry HH xx
  • System
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    So sorry to read HH , thinking of you and your family at this sad time. We will be waiting for you when you are ready to return . X
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  • sashybo
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    HH, I don't post often on your diary but wanted to give you my every sympathy on losing your mum. Big hugs.
    Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. Car loan 1 £10,546, Car loan CC 0% BT £5200. Debt Free Diary to try & keep spending in check.
  • fraserbooks
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    Cyber hugs from me too. I know you were close to your mum. It will get easier but take your time to heal.
  • enthusiasticsaver
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    Many condolences and give yourself time to grieve.
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