30 Days Sober And Payday......
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Midwest USA
Posts: 2,284
Losingmymisery, my intentions are to never pay back anything because once you start then they really come after you. I know they can garnish my wages but, hopefully, I will get back into waiting tables or bar tending so they cannot garnish my tips. One bill collector even threatened me with physical violence! Thank you for responding and reminding me why I post here at SR.
Today's Muse
Join Date: May 2007
Location: West end
Posts: 1,081
They will harass forever. Yeah, they get ugly. I made a payment to try to buy more time to file my case in bankruptcy court. They then started garnishing my wages for over twice the amount I paid. I filed and they had to pay everything back within two pay periods. 
It was a victorious feeling. If you ever need any help or have questions, I'd be happy to guide you through it. No one should have to live looking over their shoulder waiting for the wolves to pounce. Just when you think you are free, they start to circle again. I say, make the effort and free yourself. It is one less thing to worry about. It takes a little time and effort, but well worth it. Good luck with everything...
It was a victorious feeling. If you ever need any help or have questions, I'd be happy to guide you through it. No one should have to live looking over their shoulder waiting for the wolves to pounce. Just when you think you are free, they start to circle again. I say, make the effort and free yourself. It is one less thing to worry about. It takes a little time and effort, but well worth it. Good luck with everything...
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Louisana
Posts: 6,752
Justfor1, 30 days sober on payday? You are FANTASTIC. Congratulations. Payday was the biggest trigger there was for my for a lot of years. In the beginning of my sobriety I didn't have any money, but when I started working again I would get my aa sponsor to take me to to the lumber store and I would buy nail guns, battery powered drill, whatever. Even this laptop I'm typing on was bought under those conditions. That payday trigger went away, this is the first time I've thought of that. I think it's proof that we can change. Thanks for the thread Justfor1. 
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: NY
Posts: 144
I would remain sober with whatever you decide to do with the funds. The greatest investment is good health, Material things are just that... They get old and become less exciting as time passes on. The advice to get some kind of emergency fund together is a sound idea, It could even be called a vacation savings if your interested in experiencing a different culture and land. Great question by the way and good luck
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