Relief - out of the darkness, or the red as you might call it

[Anonymous]

Aw, sweet relief. We had a couple of difficult years with DH on part-time work, really less than half, barely making 5 digits, and me taking unpaid ML before we knew he was going to have a year+ of un/underemployment and we're now finally out of the red. No one really knew how much we were struggling and no one really now knows how much we're making, so I can't go to any of my friends or family to say this - so just giving a big old sigh of relief here anonymously. It feels so good to finally look at our accounts and see a cushion again. We're basically living off one income now and saving the rest - big lesson learned. I really feel for my friends still struggling to find work.

[Anonymous]

Congrats, OP. I'm sure it was doubly difficult to deal with not being able to really talk about it.

Treat yourself. You've earned it.

[Anonymous]

I'm very happy for you OP. Saving a whole salary is a prudent and wise decision. I think one day you'll likely look back on this time as a turning-point for your family. I hope everything works out well for you.

[Anonymous]

Congrats, OP. We were in a similar situation several years ago, could not express how happy we were at the end because we never let anyone know how bad it was. I totally know how you feel. Rock on!

[Anonymous]

Congrats!

[Anonymous]

Congratulations OP, you have been through a very rough passage and us anons recognize how tough that was, and how hard it has been to get through. Kudos!

[Anonymous]

Congrats OP! You have helped me see the light at the end of the tunnel. I'm currently racking up student loan debt while I pursue a master's degree and it seems so hard to imagine myself gainfully employed and debt free......

[Anonymous]

Thanks all! It does feel good but now that I'm on the other side, I wonder how many of the people in my life are currently in the same situation but just not reaching out.

to 15:08 - we still have student loans to pay off but they're manageable and not overwhelming us anymore.

[Anonymous]

I understand. But never feel shame.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Aw, sweet relief. We had a couple of difficult years with DH on part-time work, really less than half, barely making 5 digits, and me taking unpaid ML before we knew he was going to have a year+ of un/underemployment and we're now finally out of the red. No one really knew how much we were struggling and no one really now knows how much we're making, so I can't go to any of my friends or family to say this - so just giving a big old sigh of relief here anonymously. It feels so good to finally look at our accounts and see a cushion again. We're basically living off one income now and saving the rest - big lesson learned. I really feel for my friends still struggling to find work.

Congratulations! It is okay to allow a petite indulgence every once in a while.