Local Woman Checking Bank Account Post Hens Weekend Closest She’ll Ever Get To Exposure Therapy

STACY OAKSHEAF | City News | CONTACT

I’VE BEEN HACKED: A local woman earlier this week endured the psychological equivalent of exposure therapy after checking her bank account in the aftermath of a hens weekend away.

The weekend in question, organised by one of her ‘dearest friends’ took place at a luxury Airbnb in the Southern Highlands, with bridesmaids told in no uncertain terms that costs would be “shared evenly.”

Debra Wood, 27, says she’s been around the block with hens weekends, but this one hit the bank account harder.

“At first it was just $300 for the two nights accom” she said. “But then came the extras, groceries, booze, outfits, Ubers, the gift… not to mention the late night $300 ATM withdrawal.”

By Monday morning, her account was down $1,300. “And she’s having the actual wedding in Europe,” Debra added grimly. “I’ll be living off tuna and rice till then”

While the trauma from last weekend still lingers, she admits there were highlights.

“Tbh, watching the smile on Sophie’s black out face during ‘How Well Do You Know The Hen’ quiz did make it worth it.”

Experts say the experience is unlikely to build up Debra long term financial resilience, with most predicting her friendship group will move on to the next away hens, destination weddings and baby showers before she ever recoups her losses.

“My only saving grace is that when it comes my turn to get hitched, my friends will have to fork out just as much”. Naive to the fact that when Debra’s turn rolls around, everyone will be pregnant or with kids by then.

More to come.