Please don't minimalize your accomplishments and the pride you feel in having taken positive steps in your life!
I think it's great that you've been thoughtful about your financial priorities and have taken action to resolve them! Damn, so many of us cannot get our **** straight to take care of the small details that keep our lives from becoming as chaotic as our minds are!
I think you're awesome, and an inspiration to those of us who struggle with taking care of the basics. I so appreciate you sharing good news! Feeling good about ourselves and accomplishing tasks is important and significant, and as you say, it gives us all hope.
Thanks for posting!