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A Quick Word of Support...
svmitche
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Hello,
I've been thinking about posting this for a while, but did not want people to think I was being funny or patronising or anything.
I'm a long-term user of the site and it has helped me to organise my finances and get out of debt, hopefully for good, and I just wanted to say congrats to all of those who have had the guts to come and ask for help on these boards, whether their debt is small or large.
Although I can't claim to have been on the edge of destitution and can't begin to imagine what some DFW posters have gone through/are going through with their debts I have experienced some of the worry of not knowing where your next rent payment is coming from and having DCAs calling and sending letters out. Thankfully those days are behind me and I hope that all those posting here can begin to see an end to that too.
My motivation for posting this is really that I've been reading a lot of the posts on the board and I do admire those who have been able to take charge of their situation and look forward instead of back, whatever the best solution for them is - whether it is a DMP, Bankruptcy or whatever and I wanted to offer some congratulations to them and also encourage those who are lurking and reading to post and ask for help when they need it.
The news is full these days of stories about spiralling debt etc etc but there are not enough stories that show people taking charge of their debt and spending and climbing out of that spiral and there should be as so many of the posters here are shining examples of this.
Anyway, I just want to say well done to you all and wish you a Merry and Moneysaving Christmas and all the best for 2008.
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(and lots of these too)
I've been thinking about posting this for a while, but did not want people to think I was being funny or patronising or anything.
I'm a long-term user of the site and it has helped me to organise my finances and get out of debt, hopefully for good, and I just wanted to say congrats to all of those who have had the guts to come and ask for help on these boards, whether their debt is small or large.
Although I can't claim to have been on the edge of destitution and can't begin to imagine what some DFW posters have gone through/are going through with their debts I have experienced some of the worry of not knowing where your next rent payment is coming from and having DCAs calling and sending letters out. Thankfully those days are behind me and I hope that all those posting here can begin to see an end to that too.
My motivation for posting this is really that I've been reading a lot of the posts on the board and I do admire those who have been able to take charge of their situation and look forward instead of back, whatever the best solution for them is - whether it is a DMP, Bankruptcy or whatever and I wanted to offer some congratulations to them and also encourage those who are lurking and reading to post and ask for help when they need it.
The news is full these days of stories about spiralling debt etc etc but there are not enough stories that show people taking charge of their debt and spending and climbing out of that spiral and there should be as so many of the posters here are shining examples of this.
Anyway, I just want to say well done to you all and wish you a Merry and Moneysaving Christmas and all the best for 2008.
:T :T :T :T :T :T :T :T
(and lots of these too)
I'm so sexy it's a wonder my underpants don't explode.
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:xmassign: And a Merry Christmas to you svm. :xmassign:I am NOT, nor do I profess to be, a Qualified Debt Adviser. I have made MANY mistakes and have OFTEN been the unwitting victim of the the shamefull tactics of the Financial Industry.
If any of my experiences, or the knowledge that I have gained from those experiences, can help anyone who finds themselves in similar circumstances, then my experiences have not been in vain.
HMRC Bankruptcy Statistic - 26th October 2006 - 23rd April 2007 BCSC Member No. 7
DFW Nerd # 166 PROUD TO BE DEALING WITH MY DEBTS0 -
:santa2: Happy Christmas to you as well. We love happy posts!:xmassmileNearly there! Been struggling for 7 years but the results are showing. :j0
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Thank you - a very happy Christmas to you too.Successful women can still have their feet on the ground. They just wear better shoes. (Maud Van de Venne)Life begins at the end of your comfort zone (Neale Donald Walsch)0
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Thanks so much. It's really appreciated!Democracy is the theory that the common people know what they want, and deserve to get it good and hard.0
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Awwww thanks! What a lovely post! :T
And I think you win the award for funniest sig of the year too...:rotfl:"I wasn't wrong, I just wasn't right enough.":smileyhea97800072589250 -
Awww what a nice post
Merry Christmas to you too :xmastree: :santa2:Proud to be dealing with my debts - DFW No: 712
03/09/09 - DEBT FREE AT LAST
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Here here svmitche!!! This site is an inspiration to us all and I know it's made me think twice about what I buy or how I save.
Happy Christmas all!MFW #185
Mortgage slowly being offset! £86,987 /58,742 virtual balance
Original mortgage free date 2037/ Now Nov 2034 and counting :T
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MSE is my spiritual home! Happy Christmas everyone!0
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Nice post
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 -
Your post has given me a boost to keep going, and your signature has just made me laugh my head off, thank you :rotfl:
Merry Christmas x0
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