The past 8 years haven’t been easy. I was in two separate dv relationships that lasted over a span of 5 years. Had two boys, one to each of the dv relationship. They are my everything. Hard-headed, redhead 6 year old and a bouncy, hard-headed 3 year old. Both are on NDIS doing speech therapy, occupational therapy and psychology appointment. We’ve been told that my 3 year old might end up being diagnosed with a sensory processing disorder.
After finally leaving all the pain from my ex’s I was working, getting our lives together, looking at moving out of my mum’s. Then last year I lost my job due to covid. My mum got a termination notice because the owners wanted to renovate and sell. Was homeless during the lockdown for 7 weeks. Couch surfing and sleeping in my car until we finally got offered this place at a motel. It’s a roof so I’m grateful but can not stand it here. There are elderly people who really shouldn’t be living here. Because they can’t look after themselves, it sticks and they get verbally abusive. I’m checking everyday for a new place to live and new jobs. I feel so bad for my boys, it’s so small and we’re lucky to get a warm shower once every few days.
So on top of all this and more, my car is about to kick the bucket. Something to do with the gearbox, way too much to fix, more then the car is worth. I just spent our savings a few months ago getting it fix for registration but it’s just gotten worse. Goes right down to 30 KMs going up slight hills but I can’t just stop driving, my 3 year old goes to daycare in the next town (15-20 minute drive), 6 year old goes to a school that doesn’t have a bus service yet (small school), I drive my sister, sister sister-in-law, brother-in-law and two friends to and from work a lot. I’m teaching my friend how to drive so he can get his licence aswell. I really can’t afford to buy another car right now and I don’t know what we’re going to do if my car does break down. If there is anything you can do to help I’d be forever grateful. We really need a break. I do everything I do for my babies and I hate begging for money but I’m trying my best.