I Went Bankrupt. Our Bankruptcy Story About What It Was Like to Go Bankrupt.
Oct. 15, 2008
We lived through bankruptcy, we’ve felt the pain, the shame and the embarrassment. We know what it feels like to walk in your shoes to the court house and deal with the emotional aftermath.
Sometimes bankruptcy is necessary and the best solution for your situation. You can’t let that knowledge hold you back from what must be done, if bankruptcy is the right solution for your situation. Knowing what it was like by watching our video might make the pain of bankruptcy more tolerable for you.
I felt like I had failed my wife and daughter as the provider for the family. At 31 years old we had nowhere to go and my wife, daughter and myself moved back in with my parents to rebuild our lives.
Our video is below. It was a difficult video to make and it is very personal but I hope it helps you to understand what it was like and to know you are not alone.
Our Bankruptcy Story
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