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  • That's amazing to read. I hope that those thoughts continue x
    September 2017 Debt = £25330

    Starting afresh.

    You can do anything if you put your mind to it. x
  • warby68
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    Love it @alt80. You're back and so is Mrs Alt by the sound of it. 

    Well done for hanging in there - its been a long run of down for you.
  • FootyFanDan
    FootyFanDan Posts: 1,669 Forumite
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    Amazing update to read! Really glad you have stuck it out and hopefully coming through on the other side. 
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  • I think doing nails again and earning money would do her good. Sounds like she's got too much free time to spend on social media. 
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  • Cherryfudge
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    Another battle hard fought and won. 
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  • Well done on clearing the cards. Keep working on keeping healthy both mentally and physically 
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  • Cherryfudge
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    Congratulations on clearing the cards! And I'm so pleased you are feeling better. The future will be what it will be, but you've taken huge steps to making it better for yourself and your loved ones.
    I think a bit of sunshine is good for frugal living. (Cranky40)
    The sun's been out and I think I’m solar powered (Onebrokelady)

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  • ladyholly
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    A lovely positive post. Well done on clearing the cards so pleased that things are going well.
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