Scammed for $8,500 by a fake forex guru. Clawing my way back one paycheck at a time.

The forex mentorship scam I confessed about? That $8,500 destroyed me financially and mentally. I couldn't even look at my bank account for months. But about 6 months ago something snapped. I started tracking every penny in a spreadsheet. Cut my rent by getting a roommate. Sold a bunch of stuff I didn't need. I've managed to save back $1,800 so far. It's not much compared to what I lost, but every deposit feels like a middle finger to that scammer. I still have his Telegram blocked. Some days I unblock it just to see he's still posting the same Lambo photos. Keeps me motivated.