Three years to get debt free

daisy_1571

Is it worth rocking the boat to ask for increased child support?   I know sometimes it best leaving these things trickling along as is rather than bring attention to it

Daisy xxx 

Willowtree222

daisy_1571 said:

Is it worth rocking the boat to ask for increased child support?   I know sometimes it best leaving these things trickling along as is rather than bring attention to it

Daisy xxx 

Probably best not to. There will be other ways I can try and save. 

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dawnybabes

If you’re still employed are they paying you ? 

I can’t believe how much food has gone up in the shops.

Willowtree222

dawnybabes said:

If you’re still employed are they paying you ? 

I can’t believe how much food has gone up in the shops.

Yes, which is obviously a relief.
No, me either. I was buying boxes of chocolates as stocking fillers, but they are ridiculously priced. Just very very grateful to have some vouchers and managed to save throughout the year again.

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Willowtree222

Can't believe we are in October already.

It is birthday month for me! Got some nice plans coming up as my sister has her birthday five days before mine. 

Trying to stock up on important and expensive things whilst I have been paid. That has worked out well. 

Cashback has started to track for recent insurances as well. That will be a November pay day for me. 

Also had a friend recommend that I simply take one day at a time at the minute due to how stressful it all is, another friend bought me a small diary for me to do this. Every night I tick off what I achieved and plan the next day. Just small tasks but showing progress. It seems to be working. 

Willowtree222

Morning 

Hope everyone is ok.

Still no progress with the situation, unfortunately. It seems we are in a stalemate situation. 

My birthday was quiet. DD was ill and ended up being sick at the night time. She had a few days off school. She still isn't well now, but thankfully it is half term and she can relax more. 

I have been using my voice as a send parent and practioner to highlight the inequalities that I have experienced. I have had two pieces published academically already, and yesterday a third piece was accepted and will be published soon. It's in the cloud somewhere so takes a few weeks to come through. It's all supporting my studying qualification as it shows my research is valid. Something I need to do. 

Life is a little stressful at the minute. Hoping to have some closure on several issues in the next few months. Certainly before Christmas. 

I am doing well for present buying though. Got most of the small ones done. I have ideas for the others as well. 

Hope everyone is well x

Willowtree222

I can't believe we are heading into December next week.

I put my tree up this week as DD loves decorating it and we have a lot of busy plans over the next few weeks. Outdoor decorations will wait until the weekend, though. 

My summer job asked me to help this winter, which is a Christmas bonus. I don't get paid it until the end of December, but it has been earned and now just waiting. 

The new conservatory roof has been completed and the crafting shed is being insulated in a few weeks (using the extra earnings). Then just to furnish it as DD wants to have half of it to craft in as well. 

Decluttering has slowed down due to buying in presents, but this will even out when I get rid of them! 

Christmas is at my house again this year. I don't mind as I hadn't done it for years before this. I have some plans in but also hoping to have some relax days too.

Hope everyone is doing ok and managing. Cost of living in creeping in and the adverts asking for help are really heartbreaking. DD and I always try to fill up the food bank trolleys at the supermarkets. DD is amazing at making the money go as far as she can. 

Take care x

Willowtree222

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and hope 2026 is kind to everyone x

Sun_Addict

Merry Christmas @Willowtree222 and I hope 2026 is a good year for you x

amber03

Happy Christmas to you Willowtree222, hope it’s a good one for you.