I agree with LeighRyan. Ten years after our bankruptcy, I can look back and see life with a greater purpose than I could before. Sadly, our numbers are growing and many, like you, will be seeking emotional support as they move through the process. I have a blog (Hope for the Bankrupt) and a book in...

Believe me, the worst is behind. The events leading up to the necissity of filing for protection is the painful part, once you file, you will know peasce like you have not known for a long time. You asked what you have ahead of you, don't waste your anxiety, it is all downhill for you after what you...

Sounds like your in my neighborhood. would be interested in who you used for your attorney. i consulted one downtown , guys been in business 30 years, but i went in before I found this site so I was not prepared with all my questions. I understand the process much better now. so i'm in the planning...

We are in the exact same boat as you...and in apparently the same area (Hesperia)... The only difference is the stress has killed off a 25 year marriage, which only made the problems worse. I too, commuted "down the hill" only to lose a good job after 14 years, finally found another and now...

Trying to stay sane in the run up, and year after bankruptcy, can only be described as 'living hell'.

I declared bankruptcy back in the UK several years ago and felt very isolated and alone. But hang on in there. Things do in time get better.

In fact I recently found...

We are from California and new to this forum as of today! I have been reading blogs on the forum for about 2 weeks now and many have been quite helpful. I look forward to having all of the bkforum members as support during our Chapter 7 process.

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