by Hope
The papers are signed. The realtor is hired. (There are several exclusions for all the showings I’ve had in the last couple of weeks, 4 last week alone.) And the professional photographer comes Thursday.
I can finally breathe again and am operating at a relatively normal energy level. (I do have a follow up doctor appointment in a couple of weeks too. That’s 4 doctor’s visits since the new year. Absolutely crazy!)
Counseling is going well. Very eye opening. And don’t worry, I’ve brought up all of your concerns – executive decision making, impulse control, ADHD, etc.
I’m also back on Lexapro which is already helping tremendously. It takes weeks, almost a month to get full effects, but I’m 3 weeks in and I can tell a difference. (I first started on Lexapro about 6 years ago when Gymnast went to live with his dad. It about killed me.)
I saw this meme and immediately thought of the BAD community’s feedback over the last 6 months especially.
The Perfect Storm
Counseling this week was really eye opening. Like really.
She really helped me pinpoint when and most likely why I began a pretty rapid spiral to the depressive and overwhelmed state I’ve been in for most of the last 6-8 months. So I’ve got some work to do. For sure.
But she also really validated a lot of my decisions as well. I realize BAD often thinks I’m impulsive. However, what I’m doing now – this house sale, move, and goal to travel, and eventually live tiny are not new. Not at all.
So I am getting help – physically and mentally. I appreciate the encouragement and tough love of this community to get me to this place.
The Plan Remains
The plan remains the same. A realtor will now handle the house sale. I will stay here in Georgia in the house until Princess’ college graduation in May. Then I will move out of the house completely. And the dogs (Cali and Addie) and I will move to my parents’ house in Texas for at least the summer. That’s as far as I will plan for now outside of being back in Georgia in October for Beauty’s wedding.
Hope is a resourceful and solutions-driven business manager who has spent nearly two decades helping clients streamline their operations and grow their businesses through project management, digital marketing, and tech expertise. Recently transitioning from her role as a single mom of five foster/adoptive children to an empty nester, Hope is navigating the emotional and practical challenges of redefining her life while maintaining her determination to regain financial control and eliminate debt.
Living in a cozy small town in northeast Georgia with her three dogs, Hope cherishes the serenity of the mountains over the bustle of the beach. Though her kids are now finding their footing in the world—pursuing education, careers, and independence—she remains deeply committed to supporting them in this next chapter, even as she faces the bittersweet tug of letting go.
Since joining the Blogging Away Debt community in 2015, Hope has candidly shared her journey of financial ups and downs. Now, with a renewed focus and a clear path ahead, she’s ready to tackle her finances with the same passion and perseverance that she’s brought to her life and career. Through her writing, she continues to inspire others to confront their own financial challenges and strive for a brighter future.
