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Feeling low

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Walkaboutwendy · 29/12/2017 18:39

First off this situation is completely of my own making. I take responsibility. Just need to get it all out somewhere.

I'm married with two kids and live out in the country. Earlier this year I invested in a business venture that went belly up and we lost a lot of money. It was pure speculation and there is no recourse or way of recouping the money. We are now in debt because of me.

We are selling our home, going into rental and down sizing all bills to get everything back in line. Luckily we have equity in our house to do this. We've had to cancel projects and have pissed off a close family member whose business we were going to invest in.

My husband has been amazing and has said he would have been happy to have reaped the rewards had the business gone well so cant complain that it didnt work out.

I feel so shit and his support is actually making me feel worse. I've let everyone down and put our family at risk. We are not bankrupt but have come pretty close and its scared the shit out of me.

I need to be strong and confident to get us back to where we were but I'm just very wobbly at the moment. I'm on ADs which the doctor has had to increase the dose to get me less anxious.

Has anyone else been in a similar situation in terms of business ventures failing and having to sell house/move?

Just need to talk really. Feel so guilty Sad

OP posts:
Walkaboutwendy · 29/12/2017 18:57

Sorry that was a bit of a pity party. Sad

People have much bigger problems.

OP posts:
Creasey31 · 29/12/2017 18:58

I haven’t been in that situation but just wishing you luck for the future. Your husband sounds lovely so try and get yourself back to healthy so you can be supportive of each other. Things happen for a reason and I’m sure you will land back on your feet. New year = New start remember xx

BackInTheRoom · 29/12/2017 19:07

@Walkaboutwendy
Tbf this is a big problem OP so please don't feel you need to minimise it. You took a chance, it didn't work out but you have a plan. Your DH obviously believes in you. Just get sorted and get straight. Onwards and upwards! 👍

Walkaboutwendy · 29/12/2017 19:35

Thank you both so much Flowers

It's good to get it out. Just writing it down makes me feel better. Being in limbo over Xmas doesn't help either.

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Blogwoman · 29/12/2017 23:06

No experience here but just wanted to add my good wishes. You sound like a good person & so does your DH. I really hope 2018 sees your plans working out & you regaining some confidence 💐

NellMangel · 29/12/2017 23:23

Please try to be kind to yourself. You were trying to do the right thing for your family and unfortunately it didn’t pan out. So many successful people have blips, you can get back on track, especially with a supportive partner. X

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