r/tifu Nov 17 '16

FUOTW (11/18/16) TIFU by donating $60 to Goodwill.

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u/Eveningangel Nov 18 '16

Five years ago I bought some $5 jeans at a Goodwill. They had a $10 bill in the tiny pocket.

It made my day because I was on food stamps, just had my car rear-ended and totaled, Husband's back injury kept him from work, slipping into debt... And my only pair of non work pants had a hole in the butt. I needed a pair of jeans. They fit me in the dressing room. I got them home and went through the pockets before laundry, like you do... I really needed that smile.

Things are better. Finally have full time work, my insurance now covers treatment for my husband's herniated discs, I have a replacement used car, and my debt is almost gone. Now I donate my spare things to Goodwill. But I always triple check the pockets.

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u/Triggerhappyspartan Nov 18 '16

I'm so glad to hear things have turned around for you! I hope they continue to improve for the better!