Is it good to look back?

Just wondering if anyone has re-read the first thread they started or posted on .

I just have, and its amazing the difference that being on here can make in just a few months. :eek:

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  • taxi73
    taxi73 Posts: 20,815 Forumite
    I have and it's totally amazing how much progress can be made...that's one of the reasons I love the diaries as you can see people who feel absolutely desperate and think they have no hope blossom and grow in confidence and that has got to be a real boost to people just starting out on their debt free journey to see that people can get through this .
  • hypno06
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    I've just read the first three pages of my diary again - I would like to recapture some of that "newbie energy" again though! That would be fab!!
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  • penguin83
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    I say this everytime, but less than 6 months ago I honestly never thought that our debts would be paid off. I thought we would just be making minimum payments forever. Since that day in June, I have paid off 4 creditors and cleared more than 5k in debt.

    It is good to look back on those 'dark' days and realise how far we have come.x x
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  • meyore
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    I've looked back to the first advice I was given-very good advice and I have made progress, however small. Its those small things that add up.
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  • I like to look back at how run down I was compared to how I feel now. It always amazes me that now we pay all our debts on time, rather than hiding them yet we seem to have more money now.
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  • Sea78
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    Yes - back when I could and I really can not believe the difference - thank god for this site!!
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  • skint_spice
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    I do look back and wonder where I used to spend the money - I've nothing to show for it. This year I've paid off nearly 50% and went abroad on holiday without adding anymore to the debt so where was it going before???

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  • Just re-read mine! Oh the memories! :rotfl:

    http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=95728
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    I thought it was just me, but realised that when i pay rent and electric, tomorrow they will be up to date:eek: :j

    Taxi - i'm with you on that , I read the diaries aswell

    Hypno - You've more energy than a spring lamb ,hope that re-reading the first few pages of your diary gives you a boost
    PROUD TO BE DEALING WITH MY DEBT NERD #869
    Numpty,Not sure why but I'm crying :o . 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
    xx
    DFD 5/1/16
  • I've just re-read the first thread I started and I got a bit of a lump in my throat to see how desperate and unhappy I was :o I honestly didn't think there was any way out for us, any way of fixing the huge mess we were in.

    This forum (and a special mention here to the BR forum too :beer: ) has quite literally saved my life. We have a lovely fresh start to look forward to in the new year and it's all down to this wonderful place and the fabulous people here.

    Talking of 'looking back', when I look back to the person I was a few months ago it actually makes me feel a bit sick tbh. The spending, the shopping without a care for prices or getting the most from my money, the sheer WASTE makes me feel very ashamed. But it also makes me 100% determined never to go back to that way of living again. Never again will I spend a penny more on anything that I don't need to. Never again will any finanacial institution make more from me than they absolutely have to. I work hard for my money and I'm going to make it work hard for me in future.

    The DFW life-style - it's the future I'm telling you :rotfl:
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