This post is the story of how I stopped bypassing the reality of the financial mess I got myself into, got radically honest about my finances, and discovered that true abundance isn’t about wishing harder, it’s about showing up. With a budget. With surrender. With sacred discipline.

If you're feeling weighed down by debt, barely able to breathe under the financial pressure, I get it. I’ve been there. But I’ve got something that can help: The Ramsey Method. When I finally gave Dave Ramsey’s The Total Money Makeover a chance, it completely shifted my approach to money. The Baby Steps gave me a clear plan, and even when it was tough, I felt relief knowing I was on my way out. From saving that first $1,000 to tackling debt with the "debt snowball," this method transformed how I handle my finances. Trust me, if I can do it, you can too. Keep reading for how I did it—and how you can too.