tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707196156627348174.post7822726497392135514..comments2023-09-04T10:28:21.666-04:00Comments on A Pirate Looks Past Sixty: WHEN THE MONEY TREE IS CHOPPED DOWN: Thoughts from a bankruptcy attorneypbquighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04299353357683410509noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707196156627348174.post-81430551876855443732011-07-06T14:36:34.909-04:002011-07-06T14:36:34.909-04:00@ all of you, I thank you. To those who have been...@ all of you, I thank you. To those who have been there, be at peace. <br />Pampbquighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04299353357683410509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707196156627348174.post-45976248246378985202011-07-03T12:56:25.381-04:002011-07-03T12:56:25.381-04:00So true. Money is a fickle thing and we tend to t...So true. Money is a fickle thing and we tend to tie so much worth and emotion into it. You did a great job of putting the humanity in it all, and any of your clients were clearly lucky to have you representing them.Alanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07507063858936159161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707196156627348174.post-31840323792560616872011-07-02T12:01:41.801-04:002011-07-02T12:01:41.801-04:00Great post from an insider!
Ellie's Couch has...Great post from an insider!<br /><br /><a href="http://elliescouch.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Ellie's Couch</a> has given this blog the Incredibly Sweet Blog and Stylish Blogger awards. Stop by anytime to pick up your awards.Eliza Wynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11073079028272611020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707196156627348174.post-47423590274749499122011-07-01T23:13:00.556-04:002011-07-01T23:13:00.556-04:00One of my best friends filed for bankruptcy a few ...One of my best friends filed for bankruptcy a few years back, and she was just devastated. Her husband had lost his job and was trying to make ends meet with two low-paying part-time jobs. She was working, but their bills just kept piling up until filing was the only way they wouldn't be swallowed up. <br /><br />They filed, but they felt (and still feel, even after time has passed) awful. She will tell you that she feels like a loser, though they were never big spenders or irresponsible with their money. Life just happened. <br /><br />Terrific post. It's nice to see that the people sitting on the other side of that desk truly understands. I'm sending her here to read this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707196156627348174.post-45446385660526392632011-07-01T20:55:36.310-04:002011-07-01T20:55:36.310-04:00I'm amazed at all of the people who are agains...I'm amazed at all of the people who are against a national health plan. So many good people have been knocked out financially due to illnesses. I guess you have to be rich to deserve health care.<br /><br />Joyce<br />http://joycelansky.blogspot.comCatch My Wordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06338761214938263819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707196156627348174.post-35605995763360817092011-07-01T09:09:46.857-04:002011-07-01T09:09:46.857-04:00I am one of those people who, when my children wer...I am one of those people who, when my children were younger, tried to raise them with less money than I needed. Over the years, I was so deeply in debt, the only way out was through bankruptcy. It was a horrific time. I never again used credit cards, but at the time, it was the only way I could feed and clothe my children. Great post! And it was nice to read your side of the bankruptcy issue.<br /><br />http://theresawiza.wordpress.com/2011/06/27/magical-thinking-and-the-money-tree/Theresa Wizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09991340792082953965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707196156627348174.post-42016390922484124092011-06-30T05:05:25.041-04:002011-06-30T05:05:25.041-04:00I think you make an excellent point, that people s...I think you make an excellent point, that people shouldn't define their self worth in relation to the money they do or do not have. It is wonderful to know that compassionate people like yourself are out there and understand this...and can help those in that situation understand this. What an excellent post and a great take on this week's topic!! Cheers, JennJennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07559573562599754752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707196156627348174.post-82778261016821693402011-06-29T13:46:44.843-04:002011-06-29T13:46:44.843-04:00yup...can't eat money....it can't kiss you...yup...can't eat money....it can't kiss you either..except in a pine box LOCK YOU IN..why i will be cremated thank you very much hehe <br /><br />LOVE THIS PoSt...LOVE YOU!!!!! MUAH!!!!!!!Brenda Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01673692345871148871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707196156627348174.post-90866393313446518532011-06-29T13:34:26.986-04:002011-06-29T13:34:26.986-04:00A great lesson in your post!A great lesson in your post!Claudia Moserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15749097943320550338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707196156627348174.post-6412575037157167042011-06-29T11:37:06.768-04:002011-06-29T11:37:06.768-04:00I have been a victim of circumstance and forced in...I have been a victim of circumstance and forced into a bankruptcy attorney's office. It was not a circumstance my husband and I asked for, and one we did everything in our power to avoid. Sometimes you can not plan for catastrophe. For those that float along thinking they have it all figured out, God help them when the unthinkable happens. Everyone in this world just does the best they can with what they are given to work with. Things happen, that is life. Sometimes, a fresh start is the only option no matter how like dirt it makes you feel. In the end, it is a relief and the first step to peace of mind. Thank God there are compassionate people like you out there to help people who need it most.<br /><br />Kathy<br />http://www.thetruckerswife.com/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11564863484894692249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707196156627348174.post-24334062896303148842011-06-28T20:30:34.635-04:002011-06-28T20:30:34.635-04:00I'm sure it's very hard not to feel like a...I'm sure it's very hard not to feel like a failure when filing for bankruptcy. After all, we're taught to measure ourselves and others based on economic status. Hopefully you're not the only lawyer out there who sees bankruptcy for what it usually is - good people in bad situations.Laurie Peel, CRA-RPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04183309517577568914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707196156627348174.post-9694586030081904432011-06-28T20:12:19.211-04:002011-06-28T20:12:19.211-04:00I know several people who have been through this t...I know several people who have been through this through no fault of their own. Living check to check has become a way of life for so many people and if the job goes away, they have no safety net. I also love your sensitivity and understanding. It's good to know people with your heart are out there trying to help people who can no longer help themselves. There, but for the grace of God...go I.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707196156627348174.post-83108140913811785442011-06-28T18:40:33.995-04:002011-06-28T18:40:33.995-04:00I have learned a lot during my process. Love the w...I have learned a lot during my process. Love the way you talk about people (like me) in a very sensitive way.<br /><br />kudos!Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12802786553043258423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707196156627348174.post-62996001423934783822011-06-28T17:04:07.299-04:002011-06-28T17:04:07.299-04:00I know they changed when I wanted to file. I only...I know they changed when I wanted to file. I only have two accounts from well over 10 years ago, but creditors still keep calling me.<br /><br />I think you should never let pride get in the way of what is necessary as well.<br /><br />--Diana JillianAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com