Hello all, I’m new here.
I’ve been addicted to shopping my whole life. I shop for everything: clothes, shoes, gifts for others, plants, art, jewelry, craft suppies, groceries, etc.
I am turning 31 next week and I have never had any savings in my life. I support my habit by taking out personal and payday loans. Due to my poor credit, my interest rates are in the hundreds. I’m paying back thousands to borrow hundreds. I’ve already had to file bankruptcy once. I refuse to do it again.
With the help of my partner I recently started the 12-step narcotics anonymous program, we are just substituting shopping/spending
for drugs. My mom is also a great support for me. The three of us meet weekly and cover my budget and expenses and set a realistic goal for spending and saving.
I am currently reading 2 self help books about spending and addiction.
I’m happy to have found this app and all of you lovely people. I hope to continue to grow and heal here.
