Hi, I am a single mom of the most beautiful kids inside & out. Like any other parent, they are the apple of my eye and I would do anything for them. (This is the main reason why I am doing this).
Prior to this year, I had a lot going on for my family and I. We had a happy home to call our own. My children had two parents instead of one. I had a wonderful full-time job and someone available to watch my little one. We were content, stable, and loving.
A week before Thanksgiving my life was turned upside down. I was assaulted by a family member. They were arrested and went to jail. I thought we were ok at the house but was told we had to leave. I gathered a few things in a small bag and went to a friend.
Thanksgiving came, Still no housing assistance for emergency situations. I lost help with watching my little one, we had a few clothes and a small amount of items to our name. Although we didn’t have a place to call home, my 2 children and I were together. I still had my job and would work when I could. Some friends gathered food and we were able to cook a little dinner. Instead of hogging it all to ourseves. We made little plates and fed who we could.
Christmas was here. My physical, emotional, and mental health deteriorated. I had to take an unpaid leave of absence from work. We still couldn’t get any help for housing. The little money that I saved bought us a little food and a few dollar tree items for Christmas. I could feel my heart breaking I couldn’t afford to give my children presents or even a Christmas tree. I just wanted to go somewhere to hide and cry, wishing it was a different day. I am very fortunate my children have good hearts and believe in giving rather than receiving. Everything keeps crumbling down and getting worse after that! My soon to be ex husband decided to stay at the house “to protect our belongings”. Which we have no access to and he keeps “forgetting” to bring anything to us. Since this incident, we would only see him briefly with no emotional or financial support. He said, “when we found a place, he would be there and help.”
We are still couch surfing, hopping from house to house with a little grocery bag of our belongings combined. This town has very limited resources, funding and availability.
Beginning of June we were told a house was available. Our prayers were answered and dreams came true. It was perfect. 3 bedroom 2 bathroom. I did panic a little because we have no furniture, dishes, ect. We would make due, after all our luck was changing and we had a home to call our own. 2 1/2 weeks later I get an email stating we are over income to move in and under income to pay rent. Does this make any sense? Last week my eldest car breaks down. Yesterday, my car acts up and is on the verge of breaking down. What else can go wrong? As I am writing this, my ex husband comes to argue with me and break me down emotionally. He says he will be coming to take my car because he needs it and he could afford it.
He has a roof over his head, doesn’t have to worry where he will be sleeping. Has a great F/T job with overtime. He has his belongings and 3 other vehicles. I ask for money to get my children things, if I am lucky I will get a few dollars. Child support? I’ve jumped through hoops and still haven’t gotten anything.
I was told about this website, so I thought I would try it. I have difficulty asking for help and a little embarrassed. I’m usually helping. I do realize there are many more people a lot worse off than I am. Hopefully soon, I will be able to move to a different town/city/state where there are more resources, options, and opportunities. Thank you for reading my short story- just by reading means a lot.
Anything helps, even if it’s a penny. I would appreciate it so much.
Cashapp: $MsQueen0102 Thank-You so much for your help & support.