I have been gone from here for over a month. I found myself overwhelmed with everything (job, loss of brother and dog and 2 friends, life, disappointment in myself). I wasn't thinking about money, and when I looked on SA....I found myself dwelling on everything I wasn't doing "right." As much as I would love to say "I'm back and with a vengeance" - I can't. But I am back. And I am still trying.
My sidebar is updated with my most current numbers. I am looking at more ways to cut some costs. I am working on taxes right now...which is not fun. And I guess with a business, we will never get a refund again. Yes, we got a car loan. But the cash flow in and out of the household is not affected. We raised my husband's income some and we no longer have a child support payment, so that is replacing child support.
I got a couple of snowflakes today. $25.02 in total. I sent $20 to CC #3. And kept the $5.02. I also had an extra $15, so I sent it to CC #2. I think I can still have my cards paid off by September if I stick to my plan.
Its good to be back.
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I think that sometimes all you can do is walk away for awhile, and if it feels right to come back, then come back. I am presently in my third incarnation on SA Blogs. Sometimes in order to turn the page, it is best to start with a new book.
Just the fact that you've had to handle all these things is tiresome. Money matters are always there, good, bad, otherwise.
Just keep going. We're here to root for you, every small success at a time.
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