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#RI-6a0ea05c·6 months ago·
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Used credit cards and loans for necessities and compulsive shopping.

My income as a bartender fluctuates, so I relied on high-interest credit cards and loans to get by and for compulsive shopping. Now I'm a single mom drowning in over $35,000 of debt and feel like I've failed my kids.

What I wish I knew
"I wish I had understood how quickly high-interest debt would spiral out of control and found healthier coping mechanisms than spending."
If I could tell you one thing
"Avoid using high-APR credit for non-essentials, especially with an unstable income, and seek help for compulsive spending habits."
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High, persistent regret.
Has not decreased significantly with time.
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