Its been interesting reading this. Before I would have said I am not financially independant because I have to work. Good to see different perceptions of this term here.
I now see financial independance as not relying on anyone else to get the necessities paid - bills, rent/mortgage food. I am almost there. I have a fewe debts I have been left with from the relationship, but I am trying my best to organise my finances so that these are covered. I feel really good about knowing i can afford to stay in my home. That was the biggest fear I had when breaking up with the ex, that my daughter and I would have to move to a little house like we had before, but I know now that I can manage the mortgage myself.
I know that if we need extra, there are frivolities I can cut back on, so the future is looking good!
Lily xxxxxxxxxxxx