Just a bit over $500 left to go!!!!
@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
Perth, Australia
May 3, 2020 7:43am CST
I'm not at that stage in my life yet where I can afford my own place or car therefore I technically have never had any bills. I do pay my dad rent and I pay for my own phone credit, clothes, medications etc. My dad has been kind enough to help me here and there if I'm struggling to afford certain things or if I need a credit card to pay for something as I do not have one.
The most expensive item my dad helped me get recently was a new bed. I can't remember how much it cost but he helped me get a new one as the older one was causing me neck and back aches. So a new bed which obviously meant new sheets, blankets and pillow cases as it was a bigger bed. I have been trying hard over time to pay off my debt to my dad for everything he has paid for me. The total was over $3000 (just from multiple items or occasions I needed financial help with).
I recently got a stimulus payment which I wasn't expecting to be honest. I kept checking to see if I was eligible but it wasn't showing online but then I saw my bank account. Yeah, I got some extra money. But I didn't use it for myself. I used a lot of my savings and the recent stimulus payment to pay off a huge chunk of debt. I managed to give my dad back $1950. 
I'm left with nothing again (except some bus / train money) but I'm happy to have paid off that amount and now with roughly $550 to go and I will be completely debt free from my dad. I'm just very happy about it because this has been hanging over my head for a long time. I pay what I can and when I can to lower my debt but this time was finally a huge whooper. I'm glad my dad has helped me and isn't hounding me but I feel much better paying back as much as I can and eventually will be debt free.
And when I am debt free, I can finally start saving money for other things I need / want without that weight being on my shoulders. I'm just happy. 
I'm left with nothing again (except some bus / train money) but I'm happy to have paid off that amount and now with roughly $550 to go and I will be completely debt free from my dad. I'm just very happy about it because this has been hanging over my head for a long time. I pay what I can and when I can to lower my debt but this time was finally a huge whooper. I'm glad my dad has helped me and isn't hounding me but I feel much better paying back as much as I can and eventually will be debt free.
And when I am debt free, I can finally start saving money for other things I need / want without that weight being on my shoulders. I'm just happy. 19 people like this
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@LadyDuck (502251)
• Italy
5 May 20
@VivaLaDani13 You know perfect families do not exist, there is all the time something weird, a few little things that we would like different. The important is to go on well together without major problems.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
5 May 20
@LadyDuck Thank you very much! 
We are an ok family lol We can be quite good but oh boy, if you knew the history or what happens nowadays. One day I might vent about it on here but yeah, I love my family very very much but I won't lie, some have said or done things that are just....hard to get over. But they do have a great side where they share, help, laugh, give advice etc so that's good. It's just the other side to them that is hard to accept or get over.
We are an ok family lol We can be quite good but oh boy, if you knew the history or what happens nowadays. One day I might vent about it on here but yeah, I love my family very very much but I won't lie, some have said or done things that are just....hard to get over. But they do have a great side where they share, help, laugh, give advice etc so that's good. It's just the other side to them that is hard to accept or get over.1 person likes this
@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
7 May 20
@LadyDuck oh yeah I know that for sure. I know no family is perfect. I just mean, there has been a lot of things that has happened within our family that has been damaging. I know that overall, I think we are a good family....maybe lol I don't know. It's hard to say being smack bang in the middle. But yeah I know what you're saying for sure.
I mean yes we are a good family that we are there for one another but overall, it can be hard when people like my Aunty is mean at times or my brother is selfish or my dad has some anger issues etc. They aren't bad people really. Just some things they have said or done is difficult and some things have been traumatising. Like for example, I'm scared of knives and that was due to my parents. Which isn't a good thing or wasn't a good experience. Stuff like that.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
5 Feb 23
@Treborika Thank you very much. Nice of you to say and to be appreciated.
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@Treborika (18194)
• Mombasa, Kenya
5 Feb 23
@VivaLaDani13 That's why I appreciate you so much
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@m_audrey6788 (58468)
• Germany
3 May 20
You`re lucky to have a good father over there to help you when you needed him. Happy for you 
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
3 May 20
@m_audrey6788 Thank you very much and yeah I am. I don't like being in debt or being in the position I am in, in general but have had a lot of hurdles in my life that has caused me issues and to move forward. I'm slowly but surely getting there.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
5 May 20
@m_audrey6788 aw thank you! Nice of you to say.
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@simone10 (54180)
• Louisville, Kentucky
13 May 20
@VivaLaDani13 Yes they do but it's been so long ago that I don't worry about it anymore.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
13 May 20
@simone10 ah ok I see. I'm glad you don't worry about it anymore.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
7 May 20
@simone10 Thank you for your kind words! Do your children owe you back a lot of money? I'm sorry if that is the case. 
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
10 May 20
@mrki444 I completely understand where you are coming from. I really hope you never get yourself into that sort of position as it can be very stressful I'm sure.
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@mrki444 (15162)
• Croatia (Hrvatska)
10 May 20
@VivaLaDani13 I am scared to go in any debt. This is reason why I didn't took any loan so far.
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@Treborika (18194)
• Mombasa, Kenya
31 Jan 23
I am glad that you are so hard working. Others would not consider paying back their parents for buying them household items or other things.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
1 Feb 23
@Treborika Thank you very much for your kind words. I am just someone who likes to pay people back if they have helped me. I don't believe in not giving it back. I would feel too guilty.
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@dodo19 (48142)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
5 May 20
@VivaLaDani13 My pleasure. Any time.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
5 May 20
@dodo19 Thank you very much. I appreciate your comment a lot!
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@maezee (41985)
• United States
5 May 20
Good for you! That is a good feeling. I put my stimulus toward a credit card I had a debt with for quite some time...it just wasn't going anywhere.. so it definitely does feel like a relief.
I don't live with my parents, but as a 29 year old adult, I bought my FIRST new bed like a week ago. Truly. The others I had been getting for free or hand-me-downs from others. That felt good, too. lol.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
5 May 20
@maezee Thank you kindly. It really is a great feeling indeed!
I'm happy to know you were able to help pay off a debt! Good on ya!
That is awesome! That made me smile and I'm so happy you were able to do that. It feels even better when you're in the position to buy it rather than financial help or hand-me-downs! Well done!
Good on ya!
That is awesome! That made me smile and I'm so happy you were able to do that. It feels even better when you're in the position to buy it rather than financial help or hand-me-downs! Well done! 
@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
5 May 20
@marlina Thank you very much! I'm very happy about it.
I'm very happy about it.1 person likes this
@WorDazza (15826)
• Manchester, England
3 May 20
It's so nice to see someone of your generation taking debt seriously even when it is money owed to a parent. I know so many people of your age who would treat that sort of financial help as a gift and almost just expect parents to bail them out as an when required.
You have a great attitude. Keep going. You will get there.
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@WorDazza (15826)
• Manchester, England
5 May 20
@VivaLaDani13 You should feel happy about yourself. You've not had it easy but you refuse to let things get you down and you refuse to take the easy path. As they say in certain parts of the world, you've got balls kid!
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Thank you VERY much! @VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
5 May 20
@WorDazza I have known people personally who do that to their parents and it's quite hard to see. Thank you for your kind words. Makes me feel happy about myself!
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
5 May 20
@JudyEv Thank you! Yeah it feels really great. It was hard looking at my notes for a very very long time and seeing I owed thousands. But now, I feel I can breathe a bit better.
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@LowRiderX (22901)
• Serbia
5 May 20
I don't like to owe either. But I know the feeling
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
7 May 20
@LowRiderX Yeah the feeling of owing isn't a good one but paying it off sure is a great feeling.
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@cherriefic (10399)
• Philippines
3 May 20
That's a huge chunk that you got out of the way! You mjust be very proud of yourself!
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@Namelesss (3364)
• United States
3 May 20
When a parent goes above and beyond and a child returns that = a great family.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
5 May 20
@Namelesss It does help out a lot yes which I've very grateful for.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
5 May 20
@Sojourn I have heard about that tradition before and I think it's cool! I know that many parents here will do that. I am personally happy about paying my dad back. I mean as a child, my dad ( well mum and dad ) supported me where I didn't have to pay back but being an adult, things change and I prefer paying back.
Thank you so much for your kind words!
@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
5 May 20
@CarolDM Thank you kindly and yes, my dad has been very helpful when I was struggling with money.
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@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
3 May 20
as a dad honestly I will tell you if you are making an effort, I don't care about the debt!
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
5 May 20
@DocAndersen My dad has said "well done" many times because he knew I had this hanging over my head for ages so that's cool. I'm happy to have paid a huge amount so he can save that money now or do whatever he wishes.
@Starkinds (32737)
• India
3 May 20
I'm very proud of you my dear. You are a wonderful daughter
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