Comments on: Losing Our House With a Smile

By: Nancy Valentino

Nancy Valentino — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 18:21:00 +0000

“You Are Not Alone” is the perfect comment. I am in the midst of my own storm! Looking forward when the Sunshines, as I know it will. As someone once said “This to Will Pass”.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 21:29:00 +0000

Nice to meet you, Julie! rnrnDon’t be envious. I had to let go. Left to my own (foolish) devices, I would’ve stayed. rnrnHindsight is a beautiful, ugly beast. :)rnrnGood to know you, and thank you for your compliments. rnrnHave a great day!

By: Julieboswell

Julieboswell — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 17:27:00 +0000

I feel like I’m reading about my own life … only we’re still holding on to this dang house. I’ll admit that I’m envious that you were able to let go. Good for you. My story isn’t finished yet. The more money I make, the more it feels like we’ll be able to ride this out until the market turns in 2 or 3 years but my daughter would be 4 by then and she just CANNOT go to school around here. We never imagined that we wouldn’t be able to sell because we bought when the buying was good before the boom back in 2004. Isn’t heinsight painful? Yes, educational too:). nnOn another note, I’m so glad to have found you and your posts. I do what you do for a living and it’s great to commiserate. My best to you!

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[...] Losing my house was a crushing miscarriage, among the most difficult challenges I’ve ever faced. The good news is, the grass is definitely greener on the other side, and the sweeping lawns are easier to find than you may believe in your darkest moments; when hope is at a whisper and terror at a bellow. [...]

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How I Lost My House – 50 Stories You Should Read — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 02:56:19 +0000

[...] With a smile – Here this blogger’s story about losing their house but keeping their positive frame of mind. [...]

By: writerdad

writerdad — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 04:53:28 +0000

Thanks so much for the well wishing – very kind!

Not sure what the Tribal Blog newsletter is, but I've gotta check it out!

By: babs (beetle)

babs (beetle) — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 01:07:26 +0000

I've trodden much the same path, and couldn't be happier now. Some things are far better walked away from, before we sink completely. I'm sure you will be a great success at whatever you do now, having learned from your experiences.

I came here from the Tribal Blog newsletter.

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Saturday Night Link Up | I Hate My Message Board — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 02:12:53 +0000

[...] Losing our house with a smile on my face My friend Writer Dad talks about the difficult decision to give up his family’s home to a short sale. Instead of letting himself get mired in depression, he’s taking what he can learn from this situation and making a fresh start. [...]

By: writerdad

writerdad — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:49:21 +0000

Hi Cath!

Definitely much better now. And yeah, owning your own home can definitely give you a pair of concrete boots. I'm not saying we'll never own again, in fact I'd like to make it happen sooner rather than later, but the next time will follow some serious consideration.

Thank you so much for the well wishing!

By: writerdad

writerdad — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:44:01 +0000

Thank you so much, Marla. That is very kind. :)