Soon to be single mom asking for any and all tips that YOU…
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Soon to be single mom asking for any and all tips that YOU feel saved you in hard times.
So to make a long story short I have to leave an abusive relationship soon. I had a decent job before getting pregnant, became a SAHM. You know the tale as old as time. Much I regret, but can’t dwell too long cause I have my blessing of a child.
My soon to be ex makes good money. 200k a year. Maybe a little more. My plan is to play as nice as possible until I have a solid foundation and plan. The job I’m going back to is decent but nowhere near 200k. I live in an extremely expensive state so I’m already mentally preparing myself to shift my mindset, and get ready for a drastic change in lifestyle. Luckily before any of this I’ve had my fair share of hardships and am resilient. In a way I’m excited to get away, I don’t care about this material shit anymore.
But I’ll be honest with you all- I’m probably not the smartest with money and being frugal. I’m not a crazy over-spender but have my moments. I did grow up with very little and seems I have that scarcity mindset and think that if I don’t buy something now, I won’t be able to get it later for whatever made up reason. I also was definitely doing some retail therapy to forget about the problems and abuse I’ve faced. It made me feel better to buy my daughter all the nicest things. But guilt always comes soon after and I have worked hard on reversing this and only buying absolute necessities especially since I knew I’d have to plan to leave soon.
I didn’t have my parents growing up so have had to slowly teach myself how to be smart with finances. Definitely getting the hang of it but still feel sort of dumb? In that area. Like I could be doing more.
So from one scared and soon to be struggling single mother, give me all the tips you have the time and patience to write out. Food, finances, cost cutters, you name it. Thank you in advance ❤️
#finance
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So to make a long story short I have to leave an abusive relationship soon. I had a decent job before getting pregnant, became a SAHM. You know the tale as old as time. Much I regret, but can’t dwell too long cause I have my blessing of a child.
My soon to be ex makes good money. 200k a year. Maybe a little more. My plan is to play as nice as possible until I have a solid foundation and plan. The job I’m going back to is decent but nowhere near 200k. I live in an extremely expensive state so I’m already mentally preparing myself to shift my mindset, and get ready for a drastic change in lifestyle. Luckily before any of this I’ve had my fair share of hardships and am resilient. In a way I’m excited to get away, I don’t care about this material shit anymore.
But I’ll be honest with you all- I’m probably not the smartest with money and being frugal. I’m not a crazy over-spender but have my moments. I did grow up with very little and seems I have that scarcity mindset and think that if I don’t buy something now, I won’t be able to get it later for whatever made up reason. I also was definitely doing some retail therapy to forget about the problems and abuse I’ve faced. It made me feel better to buy my daughter all the nicest things. But guilt always comes soon after and I have worked hard on reversing this and only buying absolute necessities especially since I knew I’d have to plan to leave soon.
I didn’t have my parents growing up so have had to slowly teach myself how to be smart with finances. Definitely getting the hang of it but still feel sort of dumb? In that area. Like I could be doing more.
So from one scared and soon to be struggling single mother, give me all the tips you have the time and patience to write out. Food, finances, cost cutters, you name it. Thank you in advance ❤️
#finance
source
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