Happy Father's Day

Lockdown diaries: Happy Father’s Day to dads everywhere.

Lockdown Diaries: Happy Father's Day to dads everywhere.

Happy Father’s Day!

I have been guilty of not celebrating Father’s Day on this blog as it’s not something that I personally have ever really celebrated. However, this year I thought it was important to celebrate all dads everywhere. Not everyone still has a father in their life, but all Dads here or not. We celebrate you. This year has been tough for anyone who has looked after their families, home-schooled, and just generally been there. Then today is extra special and should be celebrated to anyone missing their fathers who are no longer with us. I’m sending heartfelt love to you all.

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The Money Shop PayOut

I think this payday loan journey has been the most emotional. It has been over a year of filling in forms and waiting for feedback. The original payout was due in 2020, and significant delays have occurred. It has been great to share my journey and talk to others who have been going through this too. To everyone who has been messaging me throughout this experience, thank you. I hope it has helped to have others to talk to. I finally received my payout this week of £493.86 (original redress claim £11, 458.40), but good luck to those still waiting for the payout at the end of the month!

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My Top 3 Lockdown Diaries Tips:

1. CELEBRATE THOSE SMALL WINS

Father’s Day is when we take some time to celebrate dads everywhere, which made me think that we should be celebrating ourselves and the people around us. Celebrate those small wins!

2. SOMETIMES MONEY ISN’T IMPORTANT

That might sound like a crazy thing to say, but sometimes money just isn’t important. Being happy and physically and mentally well is really important for us all. On the way home from the shops, I witnessed a man howling in pain on the floor. A couple of people and I waited for around an hour for an ambulance, and in that time, the man we were with lost all sensation in his legs and arm. Not only was he in pain, but he was also mortified that this was happening in such a public way. I held his hand as he cried, knowing how distressing it has been in my life to wait for an ambulance with strangers. Knowing he had a wife and kids made me think about what is important to me. The pandemic has made us reevaluate our priorities, and spending time with people I love is the most important thing, as well as my health.

3. TAKING CARE OF YOUR MONEY IS AN ACT OF SELF-CARE

Looking after my finances and being in control of my money is an act of self-care. Every month I update my budget to make sure that I understand where my money is going. Without monitoring my finances, I know that I will become stressed. Most financial stress is not knowing your finances, and I love feeling in control, even when money is tight!

That concludes my NEW Lockdown Diaries series!


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