Great story, Robyn! Thank you for sharing!
I especially appreciate the part about re-visiting the budget after an intense period and making a new plan that includes a larger “fun money” bucket. I think while it is tiring to dig yourself out from under a big pile of debt, what’s important to remember: (1) never EVER start using credit cards again, and (2) if you keep digging up, you WILL reach the surface!
Last thought: look for log-jams… cars, toys, etc, that you can sell to make a quick dent in the remainder. Ebay small items/garage sale large items, Etsy for handcrafted items.
