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July 7th, 2015 at 07:33 pm

I know it has been a while. I am sorry. I have been so busy with life lately that I have rarely had time to even breathe.

I finally hit rock bottom financially. I went through a very serious shopping phase. Bought new chairs and a tv for the living room. The week after I bought them I found out that the child support would be ending in July. I thought it was supposed to go through college but it wasn't worded right in the divorce papers so it ended when she turned 18, which is today. But it actually ended before that because the state said he was ahead on his payments. So the last $600 I was expecting isn't coming.

So I had a real hard look at where I am spending my money. It is very upsetting. In the month of May, I spent over $500 eating out. Add the $300 that was spent at the grocery store and I spent over $800 on food! That is more than I make at my second job! I was horrified. Needless to say, that has ended.

I also have over 4k in medical expenses for DD. She was in severe pain in her abdomen. They thought it was appendicitis, but that didn't pan out. Then they tested for all kinds of things, including a colonoscopy. Nothing ever came from all the tests. She still has the pain every now and then. Ex DH is paying half of that monthly payment.

DD is also starting college in the fall. She is living on campus. And we are splitting her rent 3 ways. My portion is $200. Not sure where I am going to come up with it, I already work a second job and I don't think selling my blood would net that much. LOL.

But I think I am handling the stress well and I think I am actually happy. Ask me again in August after DD leaves and it might be a different story!

Posted in Misc Thoughts and Updates | 8 Comments »

8 Responses to “Checking In”

  1. rob62521 Says:
    July 7th, 2015 at 07:45 pm 1436298308
    1436298308

    Sometimes hitting bottom makes us reassess things in our life. Hope you continue to find happiness even in the midst of troubles.

  2. TarWalker Says:
    July 7th, 2015 at 07:48 pm 1436298485
    1436298485

    Glad to see you back on here! I've been thinking about you, hoping you were ok.

  3. CB in the City Says:
    July 7th, 2015 at 08:37 pm 1436301473
    1436301473

    I'm glad you are back! Sorry to hear of your financial troubles, but the good thing is you know how to cut back, and you can pull yourself up again!

  4. Ima saver Says:
    July 7th, 2015 at 08:39 pm 1436301573
    1436301573

    Wow! Lots of things have happened. Glad you are back.

  5. Petunia 100 Says:
    July 7th, 2015 at 08:47 pm 1436302030
    1436302030

    So good to see a new post from you!

    My child support recently ended too, I feel you. Smile

  6. SecretarySaving Says:
    July 7th, 2015 at 09:01 pm 1436302875
    1436302875

    Did you fall off of the DR plan? You were doing so well! I am sorry about the recent trouble but at least you are back and you know where you are.

  7. FrugalTexan75 Says:
    July 7th, 2015 at 11:39 pm 1436312343
    1436312343

    Glad to see you back!

  8. scottish girl Says:
    July 9th, 2015 at 06:31 am 1436423508
    1436423508

    Glad to see you back Smile

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