I own a car!

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Registered: 03-04-2005
I own a car!
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Mon, 04-11-2005 - 6:54pm

Been gone for a few days and all hell is breaking loose on the board. But about me...lol..

I told you last week that my divorce was final. Today I went and switched over ownership of my car to myself and insured it. It might sound silly- I know it does to me- but my cars have always been owned by men. When I was younger, my father insisted that my first car be under his name and on his insurance. I was upset but, as always, deferred to him, in spite of the fact that I've always paid for my own cars, taken care of them, etc. When I got married, for some reason, my car was transferred to my husband's name. So here I am now, 31 years old, been driving for 14 years or so, and I finally, officially OWN MY OWN CAR! One small step for womankind... It feels kind of good.

Amy

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Registered: 05-25-2004
In reply to: amylr2005
Mon, 04-11-2005 - 7:27pm
Good!! That is a great feeling. I hear "I'm A Survivor" playing on your radio!! :-)
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Registered: 03-26-2003
In reply to: amylr2005
Mon, 04-11-2005 - 11:55pm

Congrats on the car. Ownership is great. My ex didn't allow me to have a car of my own (too expensive he said). I didn't own my first car till after my divorce either...it was really fun to buy it on my own and have it in my own name. You go girl.


All hell hasn't broken loose. I didn't like a post, I don't like being a cl and having to "stuff" my opinions when no one else has to so I decided to resign. Cl's come and go...the boards change so does real life. It's all part of being alive.

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Registered: 03-31-2003
In reply to: amylr2005
Tue, 04-12-2005 - 12:11pm
No,not silly at all. Hey each little step you take is just one more reason for you to feel more independent and strong and that can't be a bad thing. Hope your week calms down!
Hugs
Tara

 

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Registered: 03-20-2003
In reply to: amylr2005
Tue, 04-12-2005 - 1:08pm
I don't think you're silly at ALL! Not in the slightest. Independece is VERY important! And CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
Becky

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Registered: 04-08-2003
In reply to: amylr2005
Wed, 04-13-2005 - 2:52am
I don't think it sounds silly at all! I think it's fantastic! Congrat's to you Amy!