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April 10th, 2017 at 07:54 pm

This year my financial progress has been slow, with some dead-ends thrown in the mix. I can get into more detail later, when I feel ready to talk about it.

But for now, I've accepted that I need to plan the future with jut the girls and me. It's not what I planned for, and I worked very hard to try to turn things around when my relationship started getting really rocky. But I'm admitting that it's time to bury the dead, and move on. It doesn't even hurt too much most of the time, which is how I know that I'm really ready to end it. I just feel relieved.

Anywho. My job situation is very secure. I can get insurance through my own work, I will have to contact HR and see how that process works. STBX is not sending me the divorce papers until I've verified that I have insurance set up for myself, I told her I'm not signing anything until that is taken care of. I've limited my monthly obligations as best that I can with 2 teenagers in a very high cost of living area.

My current lease is expiring and there is already another tenant lined up. I would like to find something cheaper but not having much luck. In May I will be using a real estate agent to help me secure an appropriate rental.

I want to make these next 4 years a success. I'm here for a reason, I don't want to waste these moments. There are excellent schools for my DDs and wonderful job opportunites for myself. I'm sure it will be difficult covering everything on my income, but I may have to get creative and pick up some additional hours.

In the past few weeks I've met some very nice ladies so now I have people to hang out with on the weekends. I'm fortunate that I live in a very diverse area and there is a nice population of like-minded women around here!

Ok. No more worrying, the Band-Aid has been ripped off. Now I need to stay calm, and take care of what I need to take care of. This is what life is.

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9 Responses to “Progressing slowly”

  1. creditcardfree Says:
    April 10th, 2017 at 07:57 pm 1491854220
    1491854220

    I'm sorry the marriage didn't work out. Frown Wishing you the best moving forward. Housing is usually the biggest expense, so definitely get creative looking for less expensive options.

  2. CB in the City Says:
    April 10th, 2017 at 08:20 pm 1491855611
    1491855611

    Best of luck on moving forward. I found that focusing on my children was the best thing I could do after my divorce. Sounds like you are well on your way to recovery!

  3. rob62521 Says:
    April 10th, 2017 at 09:19 pm 1491859150
    1491859150

    I'm sorry things didn't work out. Wish you all the best as you plan and move on with your life.

  4. Wink Says:
    April 10th, 2017 at 11:06 pm 1491865602
    1491865602

    Best wishes moving forward. Focusing on family and friends always helps.

  5. Petunia 100 Says:
    April 10th, 2017 at 11:23 pm 1491866583
    1491866583

    Oh hon, I have been there! Divorce is a big adjustment. Be patient with yourself and allow yourself time to adjust to your new normal. It sounds like you are already taking some very positive steps. Best wishes to you and your family.

  6. Debt-free by Thir-ty Says:
    April 11th, 2017 at 12:36 pm 1491914176
    1491914176

    I'm sorry things didn't work out. It does seem like you have a very healthy perspective on it though. Wishing you all the best as you move forward!

  7. alice4now Says:
    April 11th, 2017 at 12:53 pm 1491915207
    1491915207

    Thanks, guys! Hoping for more positive news to post in the future!

  8. VS_ozgirl Says:
    April 12th, 2017 at 07:57 am 1491983840
    1491983840

    Truly sorry to hear it..wishing you all the best with finding your new normal.. glad you feel like you are ready for this, wishing you the best moving forward.

  9. FrugalTexan75 Says:
    April 18th, 2017 at 03:20 am 1492485614
    1492485614

    I'm sorry to hear things didn't work out.

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