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anybody mind if i join?

altho i dont owe as much as some members here, i am in debt by almost £1000, which 3 years ago was £5000. i am managing to pay this off, each month and should be debtfree in 6months:j

a little about myself, my names carla 23 mummy to ronnie 15months and lucy 7weeks (today) and live with my partner mark 30. i am currently a sahm but am hoping to start a ou course in social sciences in the next month (waiting to hear about funding) and eventually go on to do a course in law. but my dream is to become a published author, but first i need to get past writing chapter 3 then starting work on another idea that comes into my head!

i have been reading this forum for a few months now and love reading what your all up and all your achievements (plus im really nosey) so i have decided to stop shrinking in the background and become an active member! hope to speak to you all soon

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  • dalip
    dalip Posts: 7,045 Forumite
    Hello and welcome.
    Everybody is welcome here regardless of their circumstances/debt. We are a friendly bunch.:p
    Free impartial debt advice available from: National Debtline - Tel: 0808 808 4000 | The Consumer Credit Counselling Service (CCCS) - Tel: 0800 138 1111 | Find your local Citizens Advice Bureau
    Laugh at yourself and others laugh with you.Laugh at others and you laugh alone. BSC No 107:D
  • jinky67
    jinky67 Posts: 47,812 Forumite
    :hello: from me too
    feel free to join in
    :heartpulsOnce a Flylady, always a Flylady:heartpuls
  • Numpty_Monkey
    Numpty_Monkey Posts: 14,196 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Hi and welcome:hello: you think your nosey:p , get your SOA up on here and let the real nosey:D and wonderfull bods:A on here get you debt free quicker than you thought
    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
  • StressedSteph
    StressedSteph Posts: 2,834 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Hiya and welcome,

    I second Numpty Monkey, get your SOA up, you will be surprised how much these wonderful people can shave off your monthly outgoings. You might get that Debt Free date sooner than 6 months.
    xxxx
  • elantan
    elantan Posts: 21,022 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    welcome to the best forum on the net ..be warned though before you know it ..your kids will be left hungry your housework left undone and your addiction to the site complete ...there is no escape lol
  • TurnaroundSue
    TurnaroundSue Posts: 1,214 Forumite
    elantan wrote: »
    welcome to the best forum on the net ..be warned though before you know it ..your kids will be left hungry your housework left undone and your addiction to the site complete ...there is no escape lol

    Second that! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
    When you were born, you were crying and everyone around was smiling. Live your life so at the end, you're the one who is smiling and everyone around you is crying! :rotfl:
  • TurnaroundSue
    TurnaroundSue Posts: 1,214 Forumite
    ....oh and welcome to the boards :grouphug: - this site will really change your life!
    When you were born, you were crying and everyone around was smiling. Live your life so at the end, you're the one who is smiling and everyone around you is crying! :rotfl:
  • thanks for your welcomes every1! lol @elantan
    there isnt much point posting a soa at the min as dp pays for everything bill wise! after paing my debts i have £140 per week which is to buy nappies food, clothes, any presents, bus fares erm i think thats it lol oh the 1 bill i pay is my mobile which is £15 per month x
  • Cleosmum
    Cleosmum Posts: 2,673 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Hi and welcome :)
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