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TexasBushwhacker

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1. I'm considering personal bankruptcy

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Tue Dec 2, 2025, 06:40 PM

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I never thought I would and it causes me profound shame, but I intended to work full time until I was 70 and was laid off at 66 and 4 months in May of '23. I went ahead and started my Social Security in August of '24. I had no choice. I'd just been let go from my 3rd job in 14 months for reasons beyond my control. I've gone through what little savings I had. I've been living in a weekly motel for 9 months, hoping to find a job and move nearby, but that just hasn't happened. My mental and physical health are declining. I'm going to sell my car just to put some money in the bank and buy something that's older and cheaper.

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I'm considering personal bankruptcy TexasBushwhacker Tuesday #1

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Yep. OldBaldy1701E Tuesday #6

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Elect a bankrupt for president, and get more bankruptcies.... What a coincidence! Jack Valentino Tuesday #9

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