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car broke down/baby on way/ lost job

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on Feb 3, 2007

 I HELPED MY SON WITH A DOWN PAYMENT ON A USED CAR BECAUSE HE NEEDED TRANSPORTATION FOR THE JOB HE JUST GOT. HE HAD THE CAR THREE WEEKS WHEN HE STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH IT.HE HAS A BABY DUE ANY TIME NOW AND BECAUSE THE CAR STOPPED RUNNING HE LOST HIS JOB. I HAVE SPENT MY DISABILTY SAVINGS ON TRYING TO GET THE CAR FIXED BUT IT WILL COST ANOTHER $1000 DOLLARS TO FIX IT. THEY NEED A PLACE TO LIVE BECAUSE THE PEOPLE THEY ARE STAYING WITH DOESN'T WANT A BABY IN THE HOUSE BECAUSE THEY SAY IT WOULD BE TO HECTIC. I DON'T HAVE ANY MORE MONEY AND I HAVE TRIED ALL KINDS OF PROGRAMS FOR THEM BUT CAN'T GET HELP BECAUSE HE DOESN'T HAVE A JOB. THEY JUST NEED A HELPING HAND TO GET BACK ON THEIR FEET. IS THERE ANYONE OUT THERE WHO CAN HELP THEM? I AM DISABLED AND CAN'T DO ANYMORE THAN I ALREADY HAVE. IF YOU CAN HELP OR KNOW OF SOME ONE WHO CAN PLEASE CONTACT ME AT vendetti2@naturecoast.net-cc: son in desperate need

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2. MWH posted on Dec 19, 2007

I am in a situation were my babies due March 13, 2008. No job, no money, pampers needed soon. What do i do. I am searching for employment but at the same time i'm keeping an attitude that everything will be ok. Becoming depressed will only stress and make things worse so I feel its best that I stay positive for me and my family. Everyone can grow off strength no one can grow off weakness. Weakness is a disease that travels like a bad cold.

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1. busymom posted on Feb 3, 2007

Dear depressed parent. I am sorry for the struggels you are having and for the situation your son is in. How old is your son? I heard the things you were sharing, and my heart goes out to you. I want to tell you some thing, and just know first off that I am not in anyway, trying to make you feel offended or more frusterated that you feel already over all of this. I am a mom, I have two kids and beleive me we have gone through some really hard times. But one thing I wanted to say is this. He should be the one asking for help, an dtrying to find it, and NOT taking YOUR disability money. That is just crapy no matter what you say. If he is old enough to get into this situation he is old enough to get out of it. There is help available but YOU do not need to be getting it for them, or spending one more moment worrying about it. I know it's easier said than done. But I was a run away even, grew up in foster homes, did every kind of crazy thing under the sun, caused my mom a heart full of pain. But when I wanted to do something I would. (I was real young then and full of crap. ) The thing is, as long as it was something I wanted to do, I would do it when I wanted, even if I could't afford it, or thinkit through. But when it came down to a touch spot, I knew I could come running to my grandma or whoever, and they would bail me out, or try to. It took me years to learn. But I did learn. Sometimes that is how you grow up and get stronger. I am sure that he will tell you he is trying, he wants to and this or that. You feel worried because of the baby, and just all of it. The Lord has given them the baby, and HE WILL provide for that child. Nothing has gone unseen. and he will help YOU get the help you need, but first you have to NOT let them stay with you. THere are (I garentee it.)there are low income housing places available, or trasitional houseing places. Tell me the state/city you live in and I will help you in any way I can. But first you have to promise to start helping yourself. YOu can't take all this on yourself. It's not ok or healthy for you. What about the mom. What has she been doing. Is your son married to this girl or not. Are you involved in a church or any support groups? Please let me know. Also, please please don't feel like I am trying to gain up on you. I am not. I just know that the last thing you need to do is have them move into your place. You will NOT be doing them a favor. He sounds like a smart young man. I am sure that between him and the girl, they can be pretty creative. Let him find a way out. Even if it's hard on them. Let it be hard, support them, love them....but let him take care of his life. He know's you love him, and support him. Let him find his way to support his family. It might mean filling out a ton of forms, doing whatever he has to do, but if he is TRUELY serious about getting things on the right foot, LET HIM DO IT. I am saying this with a true heart for your situation, and for him too. God bless you both, and I will be praying that you will get the finacial help you need. But be true to your self first. You set an example for how you want to be treated, so be good to yourself for a change. There are programs through the stte, through teen challenge, through shelters, and through churches, and private organizations. They might not be their "ideal" situation, but if they make it a more indepentent situation, it can be a blessing. Help him be the man God has made him to be, by NOT helping so much, and praying and taking care of yourself.And he needs to pay you back when he's able.

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