After financial abuse, many people expect recovery to look like constant progress or constant difficulty.
In reality, it often includes periods where things feel calm, stable, or manageable — even if they don’t last.
This foundation is about recognising those moments without questioning them, minimising them, or feeling guilty about them.
What “Good Times” Means Here
Good times do not have to be dramatic or life-changing.
They might look like:
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a bill being paid without stress
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having enough for the week
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a quiet month with fewer financial decisions
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feeling less anxious about money than before
These moments matter.
They are not a sign that you should “do more” or push yourself further.
Why This Foundation Matters
Periods of relative calm are often when:
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clarity returns
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confidence begins to rebuild
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financial decisions feel less overwhelming
This foundation acknowledges that stability itself is meaningful, even if it feels temporary.
It also recognises that good times can coexist with uncertainty.
Both can be true.
A Gentle Reflection
You may wish to consider — now or later:
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What does a “good time” look like for me right now?
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How does my body feel when money feels calmer?
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What helps create these moments, even briefly?
There is no need to answer these questions or write anything down.
Noticing is enough.
How This Connects to the Book
This foundation is explored more deeply in the book
When Money Isn’t Yours.
The book allows space to reflect on financial stability without pressure to act, change, or progress.
Kindle edition: free
Paperback: optional
The website can be used with or without the book.
A Closing Note
Good times do not mean everything is fixed.
They do not cancel what you’ve been through.
They are moments of breathing room — and those moments count.
You’re allowed to let them exist.
Optional Next Step
When you’re ready, you may wish to explore another foundation — or step away and return another time.
There is no correct pace.
