Was definitely a tough stretch of life. Thankfully, my wife had enough forgiveness to let me make things right. We both have good jobs, and it wasn’t really a life-altering mistake when all things are considered. In therapy now to deal with the mental and marital issues that arise throughout the process. I strongly advise anyone in a similar situation to cut your losses and have the difficult conversations sooner rather than later." —u/follow_proto_buddy When I asked them to visit me, they claimed to have no time or money but go on to post pictures of vacation in Costa Rica, Japan, staying at the Four Seasons and such. I called them out on it, and they just got angry with me (and still never visited). It has been four years since I have asked any of them for anything. I am at such peace focusing on the people actually present in my life. I am so much better at spending my money on smart investments, which include which relationships I value. My siblings have still not made any trips to visit me but have asked me to visit them. I have explained many times that I overspent on hotels for us and their airfare and meals in the past, so unless they are the ones to invest their time and money to come see me, I’m not interested. I used to be bitter, but now it’s such bliss being totally aligned to what I value and valuing myself first." —Anonymous Psst, I don’t know who needs to hear this, but the FAFSA for the 2023-24 school year is available now. The federal deadline isn’t until June 30, 2024, but check with your school, as they might want it to be completed sooner. I didn’t even have a family or a girlfriend. It was such an unnecessary purchase for me at the time." —u/forcekin6532 —u/merryjanne —Claire, Ohio —u/oldstraits With their support and my determination, I chucked every penny I had after rent, utilities, and car insurance to this debt. I negotiated my interest rate down on cards and used the snowball method. I paid off the full amount in one year and six months. I will NEVER do that again. And I urge anyone else to get out of debt as much as possible or avoid it in the first place. You will feel so much better!" —Lindsey
