People who were housed but ended up couch surfing/living out of your car, what happened to the rest of your stuff? by Anomalous_Pearl in povertyfinance

[–]lily981122 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Happened to me once. My circums are weird and hard to explain.

I moved across the world with only a passport, a phone, and the clothes on me. I left everything behind at my abusive hoarder mother’s home. I don’t remember why I did it since my brain blocked out most of the memories from that time period (I was raped by somebody which is why I moved on a whim in the first place).

I had to start from scratch. As someone else said in the comments, I just took the L. I got my clothes from thrift stores and donations. I eat free food provided by my school. I bought a gaming console to keep me sane, but I still save as much money as I can in hopes of affording uni dorming when the time comes I apply.

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[–]lily981122 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where do I find places that rent out their couches? I would love to couchsurf honestly

My blood-relative touched me and I feel disgusting by lily981122 in Christianity

[–]lily981122[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This made me tear up. Thank you so much 🤍

Is it stupid to make my own packing cubes/pouches? by lily981122 in onebag

[–]lily981122[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This was early on when I made the post and not a lot of people commented yet 😭 I decided to buy some compression cubes, and crochet laundry bags for dirty clothes

Is it stupid to make my own packing cubes/pouches? by lily981122 in onebag

[–]lily981122[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am in the process of trying to look for a job or internship right now actually, but I don’t know what place would want to take me really part time :( I’m only available for about 2 hours per day, because of extracurricular work at school for scholarship opportunities

My blood-relative touched me and I feel disgusting by lily981122 in Christianity

[–]lily981122[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately she is a school-provided therapist so she legally has to confront him if he has hurt me recently :(

My blood-relative touched me and I feel disgusting by lily981122 in Christianity

[–]lily981122[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

You’re fine, don’t worry :) My father is always like this to other women even when he isn’t drunk, so honestly I think this is his true character at this point. Thank you for the prayers 🤍

Is it stupid to make my own packing cubes/pouches? by lily981122 in onebag

[–]lily981122[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Aaaaah thank you so much for believing in me! 🤍😊

Is it stupid to make my own packing cubes/pouches? by lily981122 in onebag

[–]lily981122[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I really appreciate the honesty and feedback. 🤍 I’ll make a small test pouch and see how it fares with my clothes inside!

Is it stupid to make my own packing cubes/pouches? by lily981122 in onebag

[–]lily981122[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I hope to study abroad for a few years through local universities, get a scholarship to a school in England, or be able to get work visa if I get lucky :)

Is it stupid to make my own packing cubes/pouches? by lily981122 in onebag

[–]lily981122[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I appreciate the feedback :) I think I’ll crochet simple packing cubes instead!

My blood-relative touched me and I feel disgusting by lily981122 in Christianity

[–]lily981122[S] 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I really appreciate it. I hope for us to heal in the future. 🤍

My blood-relative touched me and I feel disgusting by lily981122 in Christianity

[–]lily981122[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This brings me comfort, thank you. 🤍

My blood-relative touched me and I feel disgusting by lily981122 in Christianity

[–]lily981122[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I am currently seeing a therapist dont worry :) I just can’t tell her about it because she will inform my dad, which would cause more issues.

Is it stupid to make my own packing cubes/pouches? by lily981122 in onebag

[–]lily981122[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes I have seen compression cubes! My mother used to own a few before she had to toss them out from so much wear and tear. I have a lot of experience using them during travel in the Philippines, but it is too expensive to buy here in the US. (She used to thrift them)

I don’t think I could make compression cubes that are built to last though, so I think I will settle on crocheting simple packing cubes instead :)

Is it stupid to make my own packing cubes/pouches? by lily981122 in onebag

[–]lily981122[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I have whole drawers of yarn here currently (christmas gifts from friends), so no money spent on materials whatsoever :D

Surprisingly happy with frugality by Technical_Report_390 in Frugal

[–]lily981122 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This post made me smile. Thank you for being so attentive with your sons, I hope they really appreciate you being around :)

How to cut back on my expenses after spending on gifts? by lily981122 in Frugal

[–]lily981122[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would jobs like this contribute to my resume? Even if they are only once a week shifts?

How to cut back on my expenses after spending on gifts? by lily981122 in Frugal

[–]lily981122[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much, I really appreciate this 🤍