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[abcdefu]

I could have posted this on MM, but I want to see everyone's AWs since their separation, divorce, realizing they wanted out, etc.

So here is mine: I was divorced 8 years ago. At that time I have a 470 credit score, which is like getting turned down for a secured credit card. Not really, but that's what it felt like. Well I just received a 0% interest balance transfer card. I would have never received this offer in the mail, much less actually qualifying and getting approved. I got approved AND MY CREDIT SCORE IS 704! I know I still need to work on it before buying a house, or whatever, but I am so proud of myself!

Share your AWs annnnnnd

GO!

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I had left a job that would have let me advance well in my career because it was too stressful dealing with that and my ex. My career is now back on track and exceeded my wildest imagination of what I would be doing! I'm happy, healthy and feel super centered. It's taken a long time but lately it just feels great to be me!

[abcdefu]

@pdx18,That is awesome!! It's so easy to lose yourself when you are stuck in a relationshit (not a typo). I also lost myself in my marriage. I became who he wanted me to be. After 8 years, I don't need anyone to support me financially or emotionally. If I am ever in a relationship again, I know I can walk away at any time and stand on my own two feet. I took me a while to get here as well, and while I am still working on myself, I am in a much better place.

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abcdefu I agree with you. My ex was so terrible to me that my self esteem was just shit. Although I've said it about three times, I think I'm FINALLY in the right place to have positive relationships. And that's with everyone in my life family and friends included. Thank god so many of my friends have stood by me. But now that I'm so content and happy I'm not sure I want to shake that up and get into a relationship.

[statlerwaldorf]

My boss just qualified for a mortgage with a credit score in the 650s.

[statlerwaldorf]

I can't remember if I've mentioned this on this board before, but I lost 70 lbs since my exh and I split. I also had twins and still kept the weight off.

It's not just because of the weight loss, but I feel like I look better. I don't know what it is exactly, but I just look healthier. When I was with my exh, my hair was actually falling out due to the amount of stress he put me through. He was abusive and broke down all of my confidence in myself.

[flatlan]

I sleep better. The worry and stress of dealing with xh's alcoholism is over!

[jellymankelly]

I got hitched!

Also, something I might have mentioned here before, but it's so special and exciting for me, I have to gush about it again. I'm 36 years old and I have never felt like I really fit in anywhere. I had a great group of friends when I was a teenager, but have struggled to connect with people in my adult life. I really felt like my best days were behind me, because even though I had friends, I didn't have those close bonds I really longed for. I realized recently that over the past few years since XH and I split up, I have slowly built many, many of the types of relationships I've been searching for my entire life. I have girlfriends - the kind I could call in the middle of the night if I was in trouble, my H and I have great couple friends, and our home is one of those "the door is always open, come on over" kind of homes. I really do feel like I'm living in the best days of my life so far, and that makes me SO happy.

[boing]

J and I got married two weeks ago
My phone won't let me share a pic, but we kind of eloped, everyone knew we were doing it, but it was just the two of us.

[Deleted]

My goal when I accepted this promotion was to get my next promotion in less than two years. I got a phone call last week asking if I was interested in a job which would be a two step promotion. I have been at my current job for 8.5 months. If this promotion doesn't suss out, at least I know I'm close to promotion.

[abcdefu]

I love reading everyone's AW posts! Congratulations jellymankelly and boing !!!!

[stephreloaded]

Congrats to the newlyweds!! Share some pictures whenever you get a chance!!!

[sweetchix]

Wow! Congrats jellymankelly and boing!

[doriswe]

Congrats ladies!!!

[doglove]

Congrats guys!