White Trash Girl to CEO: My Money Story

By: Deborah Bailey (View Profile)

There is so much shame and secrecy about money in our society. I want to change that so that no one has to suffer because of his or her financial situation. I have big plans for the rest of my life. My first mission is to take this to the teen community to empower them before they have the chance to make the same mistakes I made. I want to give them a dream and vision for a prosperous financial future. From there, I want to work with homeless families, battered women, and other such groups who, armed with this life-changing information, might turn their lives around and give themselves and their families a hope for a new tomorrow. Perhaps, I’ll even be part of a new revolution that shows the world that no matter where you come from, you can always be more and have more. 

I was born a white trash girl. Today, I realize without being that girl, with every experience I encountered, both the good and the bad, I would never have found my life purpose and be blessed to share in the miracles of the lives I see changing everyday. 

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posted: 05.08.2008
AB Dodge
Your story is so interesting and so relevant. I stuggle with money issues constantly and I know without a doubt that this struggle is related to my childhood abandonment issues. I have let go of those individuals that did not choose me, however I am still in their negative clutches because I am so emotionally reactive and fearful when finance is concerned. I am a rat on a wheel, constantly trapped by money. You are a beacon of hope for me, thank you for your insightful, soulful and brilliant vision. I will try to learn more, again.
posted: 04.25.2008
Pauline
Wow! you go girl , i just love it, the thing about life we all have similar experiences we all have a story ,the good thing is we can be whatever we want to be with strong determination.
posted: 04.24.2008
Ella
This story was so inspirational. I ended up sending it to friends and family. Keep writing!
posted: 04.23.2008
Liza
This was a very stimulating story... I'm working paycheck to paycheck at the moment, and it's strenuous. I'm trying to figure out the best way to continue on in my life... whether that means staying here (the job is fabulous, with a lot of flexibility and potential for growth)... or taking classes at the community college so that I can transfer into a program that will push me towards doing something that I really love. I wish it wasn't such a hard decision, but it's looking like it's one that'll have to be made very soon!
posted: 04.22.2008
Peggy R
I was a battered wife who raised her kids on welfare. I was put thru shool on a program and obtained an Associates Degree with a 4.0 GPA at 40. I became a real estate paralegal in the Hamptons and bought a house commuting over 2 hours a day. Then, thru a series of unforseen events, I found myself out of work at 53. I am doing a lot of soul searching as to whether I can take an extreme cut in salary in order to work closer to my beloved Greenport home and family and possibly work in a field closer to my conscience. I never had money to spare, but it seems I CAN live on a lot less - and be happier. Now, I just have to find the job!!!
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