I have been a member of this board for a couple of years now. I used to be very active on this board until i left my husband last year. This is very hard for me to do, but I so need help right now. I don't know where to turn or what to do. This is the first time I have ever felt like im a failure. I left my husband due to him cheating on me and lying to me about it for 7 years. Its been rough. I did go a little crazy when i got my apartment last year and turned to drinking. I was working a third shift job, kids were in school during the day and with there dad while i worked third shift. I had to drive them to school every morning and pick them up, leaving me with only like 2 to 4 hours of broken up sleep a day. I guess you can say my mind kind of lost it for a while. Couldnt really have a life with my kids. I was even falling asleep on the road coming home from work at night. Needless to say, I had to get a roommate (took advantage of my kindness)I eventually went part time because what good would i be if i got in a wreck and ended up in the hospital. I realized i had to straighten up my life quick because my boys need me. So I stopped the drinking and focused on them more when i could. Working less hours meant less pay, but it was worth the struggle to be with my kids more. But had to use my credit card more to make ends meet. I meet a great guy who was working for his brothers buisness. We hit it off well, and my boys adore him. Hes wonderful with my boys. I have always been the type of person that has NEVER asked anyone for help. So no one knew of my struggles. I would go to my boyfriends brothers business etc to help a little, and eventually they offered me a job i could not refuse. It was working from home. It was piece work, so I had control of how much money i could make (so i thought). So i quit my job, start working from home and have my boys full time!! Dream come true, finally. So I thought. Well, now heres where Im at. Me and the boyfriend rent a 3 bedroom house, we were ready to take that leap and bring our families together. He also has a son. Now we are all living under one roof and things were going great. Well, his brothers business has slowed down. I havent had work in over three weeks, and hes been lucky to work one or two days a week. Which has only been bringing in about 100 to 200 a week!! My bills are pilling up, we have been under alot of stress, I have been seeking for work and have had a few interviews. I start a job on the 24th of this month!!! I'm still searching because I can't wait till the 24th. By all means, i have not turned down the job, because I do need it. But if I find something sooner, that would be even better. I have never in my life struggled like this. Im scared to death. I have rent coming up, pwr bill is due, phone bill is due and of course the lovely credit card that I have maxed out that has got me through alot of hard times. I dont know where to turn. I told my boys the other day that once school starts back, they will be going back to live with there dad because i have to go back to work, so now my boys are upset because they know they wont see me as much again. Its been so rough. I am trying my hardest to keep my head up for the kids sake. I have never had to struggle. I have always been the one to help anyone and everyone that i possibly could if i had extra. Some people do owe me money, and I have already called and asked if they could now pay me back. Some did, some didnt. It amazes me that I had always been such a giving person, but when the time comes and i need help, I feel alone. My mother is helping me with money for my kids school for the before school care for my youngest and school lunches etc. Other than that, she told me I brought all this on myself. Yes, shes right, I did. I will admit to my wrongs. My dad has given me money to pay off another debt. But he does not know how bad im hurting right now and how i feel im about to lose everything. My car thank God is paid off, but tires are bad, oil is bad and not sure how much longer its going to keep going for me. I try not to drive my car anywhere because of gas. But do use it for interviews. I guess why im typing all this is I need help. Im running low on things. My boyfriends son gets food stamps from where he was living before us, and they had let us use his part, so food we are fine on till i get this job. My boyfriend is also seeking employment elsewhere now to. I feel like i have so failed my kids. I need advice on what to do. I am going down to this place on tuesday to see if they can pay my power bill because i heard they will pay it once a year for people that cant afford it. So im hoping they will pay my pwr bill. I cant give up my internet just yet because i do my job searching on here. I dont have a home phone, only my cell phone. But thinking of letting that bill go as soon as i get a job, so right now it has to stay on because thats the only way employers can get ahold of me. I have given up so much already and I dont know where else i can save money. I guess i was kindof spoiled, i used to get my nails done and hair done etc, but I have giving all that up months ago. So yes i feel like crap now. Im still trying to keep my self esteem up and keep going forward. Just wondering when do i get a break from this. I know this is a learning experiance for me. Trust me, I have learned ALOT struggling like this. This is so hard for me to put my stuff out there. I have always wanted to seem like a strong woman to everyone. I never post my business. But I guess im so scared now and really need help. Does anyone have any advice for me? I know im going to be working by the end of this month, but its going to take me months to dig out of this finance bind i put myself in. I am so scared right now. I cry when no one is home. Because I dont want the kids or my boyfriend to know how scared i am. I try to stay strong for everyone. 1|1|Leann, I am so sorry for all the strife you have had in the past year or so....first of all, big hugs, you are not alone, and you were wise to come back to your friends here and vent....second, I would recommend you email Ranalt (Lisa), she is a crackerjack at finding help for people in your area!! Seriously, she's amazing! |saint6811|waylan@comcast.net|09:10:58|08/14/2010|
In the meantime, maybe some of us here can share our stockpiles with you....can you post a list of items you need that would help ease the burden and free up some money for your bills? And I'll be praying for you,that your BF finds a good job and that you have success and enough work at your new one.
And, you are not a failure!! Times are tough, people are struggling, to no fault of their own. Have faith in yourself, that you are doing the best you can now, that you are worthy of happiness! We are here to listen and give encouragement, to help with what we can....
Hugs
Joy
" You'll get what's coming to you ... Unless it was mailed."
3|2|Joy that made me cry.. in a good way..|countrygirl0521|countrygirl0521@aol.com|09:19:53|08/14/2010|
Thank you so much.. You dont know how much that meant to read that. I have been so down about everything lately. Its so hard not to feel like i have failed with my kids and myself. I have never had to ask for help like this. Your post really meant alot to me. Makes me feel good to know that my RS friends are still here for me after all this time. 4|3|My aim wasnt to make you cry, but it was to make you feel better and to let you know you arent alone....I know what it's like to feel alone in your sorrow and fears....no one should have to endure a thing like that. Now, get to making a list, lady! LOL|saint6811|waylan@comcast.net|09:23:37|08/14/2010|
" You'll get what's coming to you ... Unless it was mailed."
2|1|Lisa (Ranalt), can you contact Leann and find some resources of help for her in her area?? :)|saint6811|waylan@comcast.net|09:11:28|08/14/2010|
" You'll get what's coming to you ... Unless it was mailed."
5|2|sorry that you are having|lauri|boysnlauri@aol.com|09:27:14|08/14/2010|
http://www.refundsweepers.com/dcforum/feedback/1265.html
such a rough time. Reading your post brought back so many memories for me (I even moved to an apartment above "my" bar) and years later I believe that I grew more during my struggles then than any other time in my life. What ages/sizes are your boys? My ds just sorted through his clothes and found lots of good stuff that is too small for him...if the sizes are right I could send them to you. Good to hear your family is helping some, nothing wrong with asking for help when you need it. Have you contacted the school about free/reduced lunches? Call the phone/credit cards companies and explain and maybe they can help. Our visa allowed us to skip 1 payment with out penalities and right now every little bit helps.
Keep praying, posting, and hang in there... you are stronger than you think you are.
7|3|crazy but|lauri|boysnlauri@aol.com|09:34:23|08/14/2010|
http://www.refundsweepers.com/dcforum/feedback/1265.html
I used to have "theme songs", and would listen to them to help get my mind off my troubles and keep me looking forward. Sometimes there were hymns and other stuff.
Here's mine, Best played loud and proud! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8arvEzHsA8 10|4|my hardest time is at night......|countrygirl0521|countrygirl0521@aol.com|09:47:58|08/14/2010|
When everyone is sleeping and I'm trying to sleep..... I cant.. My mind wonders and all i think about is what can i do to fix this, during the day i keep myself occupied with cleaning, job hunting and yes, music is on. Night time is the hardest for me because lately it doesnt seem like i sleep very well. My mind just goes non stop when its quiet and things are settled. 6|1|Hi, Just saw this. Emailing you now.|Ranalt|ainebailey@gmail.com|09:28:36|08/14/2010|
Life is like a cup of tea,
It's all in how you make it.
Lisa
Check out my DD work:)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/LoveMankind
9|2|thank you so much....|countrygirl0521|countrygirl0521@aol.com|09:37:46|08/14/2010|
I will check the mail later. Your awsome. You guys are giving me some hope, its the most i have felt in a while. Thank you. 8|1|Ill get a list together.....|countrygirl0521|countrygirl0521@aol.com|09:36:50|08/14/2010|
Ill get a list together. I have to get my boys today to spend some time with them, they are at there dads. As for reduced school lunch etc, my boys go to school under there dads address etc. He wont allow me to put them at my address. He does get reduced lunch for them at school etc. As for clothes for them, they have clothes, charged it lol. I will call my credit card company and see if they will let me skip a month without additional charges etc. I have never in my life been late on bills. My boys clothes sizes are 5/6 for my youngest and my oldest wears size medium in mens and 34 pants lol.. hes only 12! But so tall. But they are set in clothes. My mom does make sure they never go without in that catagory. I will get a list put together. If you all are looking for something I will also put a list together to sell some things as well. Right now im trying to sell my wedding dress and ring set from that marriage. But I do have lots of things i can probably sell. By this evening I will post a list. You all bring tears to my eyes. 11|2|Great :) And a coupon list if that will help you with shopping too!|saint6811|waylan@comcast.net|10:05:00|08/14/2010|
" You'll get what's coming to you ... Unless it was mailed."
12|1|Some things that come to mind|dlpavitt|dlpavitt@att.net|10:10:12|08/14/2010|
First hang in there. I went through a similar situation financally, and just recently got out it, after a seven year stretcn. I feel for you it is hard. Take it one day at time.
First apply for free or reduced price meals at the school. If you can get that reduce maybe you can use the money your mom is giving you towards that to help pay something wlse.
Second apply for state health insurance, often, and in my state, you do not need to qualify for food stamps to get it, and it could save on the premium coming out of your paycheck. Some states will cover just the kids. Still a help.
Check out t-mobile PRE PAID phones. You can buy one, and a prepasid car for less than, one phone bill payment. I was paying 360.00 a year, for my cell phone. Now I buy a phone card for for a s little as 25.00 at time. When you are able to save money to get a bigger card, which is what I am doing now 100.00 you get 1100minutes, which for me lasts and lasts. It is almost 20 full hours of air time. You really should have access to a phone no matter what.
ALso for the winter see if your local social services has a no shut off list. Even if you kids just qualify, you can register, so that the your heat source cannot be shut off between Nov and March. It is not money, but it is piece of mind. Then get on the phone with the company and work out a payment plan now. I also founf if you are persistant with most utilities, they will work something out with, so do not be afraid to speak up.
If I cen think of anything else I will let you know. Lastly, send me you address via email. Keep your head up donns
ALways looking for:
daisy sourcream .60/1, or .50/1
utz chips, any
hunt's snack pack pudding
eggland's best eggs, .50/1 or better
powerade(any)
pepperidge farm cakes
thomas's english muffins
skippy peanut butter off 1
jif peanut butter off 1
Kellogg's off 1
General mills off 1
viva papertowels, .75/1
cottonelle, 1.00/1 or .50/1
cottonelle wipes 1.00/1 or better
coolwhip, any
gatorade g2
coupons good on ANY coke product
sprite coupons
mystic pizza coupons
Unused Stamps(small denomination's okay)
Well concealed cash
Free's(that I need)
bigelow tea, any
pphf, existing funds please
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13|1|((((((Leann)))))) praying for you things get better, sorry I dont have any advice for you, just hang in there.. we are all here for you|kandywolf|kandywolf@gmail.com|11:07:29|08/14/2010|
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14|1|1st of all hang in there and things will get better we had to finally >>>|lydzkydz|wyldkydz@embarqmail.com|22:04:23|08/14/2010|
file bankruptcy we got behind on things and repos killed us
but with help from great friends on RS we made it thru
and i appreciate each and every one of them
NOW as for your 12 year old he is like me oldest son
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Live simply,so others may simply live. 17|3|{hug} I cant add anything that the other ladies havent said but keep your head up and eventually it will all work out. We will definetly keep you in our prayers!|jen_ron|bugsmamma@earthlink.net|18:00:53|08/15/2010|
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I guess thats all I can really ask for right now. I went through and looked at things we might need, and honestly, right now we are not low on stuff. We have the nessesities that we need. It's just I need to get to work as soon as possible. Bills are due at the begining for Sept. And so far no income. Tomorrow I will be calling my credit card company to see if they will at least let me skip one month. It just sucks that once i start working, it will take a good week to two weeks before i get my first paycheck. I guess things could be alot worse. I am mostly just scared, but the good thing is, theres food and things we need to survive. I have just been so down on myself. So all i can ask from everyone here is to please just pray for me. Its so hard to take one day at a time, when I have always been the type to think ahead. And it makes it harder knowing the money isnt there to pay my bills. But this to shall pass... i hope.. Ill keep you all posted, and i will try to get some things listed for sale. If you all have things your looking for etc, give me some ideas so i know what im looking for to sale lol. I have been away from this board to long, and dont know whats good anymore. Again, you all are wonderful! And its so nice to know i can always come back for support. 19|2|going today to yet another interview...|countrygirl0521|countrygirl0521@aol.com|11:58:39|08/16/2010|
pray that i get a job sooner than the 24th!!! I have never felt so desparate for a job before. These bills smile at me every morning. I can't wait to get my life back on track and where i need to be. Im so going to miss my boys when school starts and they are with there dad. :( I just want a normal life. (whatever a normal life is) 20|3|Keeping my fingers crosse for ya nd keeping you in my prayers Hope all goes well with the interview|teener|teenerzacsneenee@yahoo.com|12:08:01|08/16/2010|
>Posted on Aug-16-10 at 11:58 AM (Eastern)
>by 64.12.116.68pray that i get a
>job sooner than the 24th!!! I
>have never felt so desparate for
>a job before. These bills smile
>at me every morning. I can't
>wait to get my life back
>on track and where i need
>to be. Im so going to
>miss my boys when school starts
>and they are with there dad.
>:( I just want a normal
>life. (whatever a normal life is)
>
21|3|Good vibes and prayers going your way, Leann!|saint6811|waylan@comcast.net|15:30:25|08/16/2010|
" You'll get what's coming to you ... Unless it was mailed."
22|2|Leann, if you do think of something you need, pls post for us, ok? Do your kids need school supplies, or will their father take care of that for them?|saint6811|waylan@comcast.net|15:35:40|08/16/2010|
" You'll get what's coming to you ... Unless it was mailed."
23|3|you guys are so sweet....|countrygirl0521|countrygirl0521@aol.com|17:24:24|08/16/2010|
You guys make me smile when i think how wonderful you all are being. As for school supplies, I guess he has gotten most of it. My oldest doesnt get a list till tomorrow. But he has what is needed so far. These school ask for way to much stuff anymore!!! I could probably use some school supplies so I can help in that catagory. My ex does come to me alot for money (acts like he has the kids all the time, but was fine when I had them all summer, so I know hes going to want stuff from me again) I did get all my oldest childs school clothes, and he got the youngest. I can use some coupons on items like.. Toilet Paper, deodorants, and soap. Even detergent, and dish liquid. I have been using bubble bath stuff to do my dishes lol. I am trying my hardest to keep my head up and not let this get me down, and it helps me so much to come here and see the support i am recieving from you all. My interview went well.. I didnt realize it was a temp agency, but the people there were wonderful!! She told me she was personaly going to call this one company and has already sent them my resume, if i am to get this job, it will put me right back where i left off pay wise. And ill start getting a check that week because they do not hold a check!! Which would be great. It's just very scarey for me right now. I am going tomorrow to this one place to see if they will pay for my power bill for one month. My credit card company is closed now and i didnt have time to call them because i have been running all day for this job stuff and getting my kids and getting all there stuff together to give back to there dad, since they are moving back in with him. School starts tomorrow, and im nervous for them. Again thank you all for everything. I so need the support right now, and need to vent at times as well and its nice to know I have all that right here at my finger tips. I can not thank you all enough!!! 24|4|keeping you in my thoughts and prayers and praying you got the job, GL|kandywolf|kandywolf@gmail.com|18:04:27|08/16/2010|
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25|1|update.......|countrygirl0521|countrygirl0521@aol.com|10:11:11|08/26/2010|
Well I am finally working again. Started on Tuesday. Not the job I want, but at least im working again. Still waiting to hear from the job im really wanting, had my third interview with them monday. So now its a sit and wait game to see if they want me. I am currently working in a warehouse.. YUCK... Not where i want to be honestly, but at least its going to start money coming back in till i get the job i want. Just not used to standing on my feet anymore lol. Went to the dr to start my meds back up and get on something to help me with my stress and depression. Seems to be working so far. My boys are back to living with there dad till i can figure out if i get this other job and my hours etc. Right now im on second shift. Which doesnt leave me any time with my kids since they are in school during the day and i work when they are out of school. I know things could be alot worse, but i just miss my boys. Anyways, thanks for all the support. Please keep the prayers coming and the thoughts. I still can use them. :) 29|2|Hey, it's a start! :) Keeping my fingers crossed for you that you get the job you really want, but it shows your good character that you took the other job to have income :) You know where to find me if you need anything....hugs! :)|saint6811|waylan@comcast.net|15:27:14|08/26/2010|
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26|1|Prayers going out did you try insight?|teener|teenerzacsneenee@yahoo.com|10:37:26|08/26/2010|
>Posted on Aug-14-10 at 08:45 AM (Eastern)
>by 64.12.116.68I have been a member
>of this board for a couple
>of years now. I used to
>be very active on this board
>until i left my husband last
>year. This is very hard for
>me to do, but I so
>need help right now. I don't
>know where to turn or what
>to do. This is the first
>time I have ever felt like
>im a failure. I left my
>husband due to him cheating on
>me and lying to me about
>it for 7 years. Its been
>rough. I did go a little
>crazy when i got my apartment
>last year and turned to drinking.
>I was working a third shift
>job, kids were in school during
>the day and with there dad
>while i worked third shift. I
>had to drive them to school
>every morning and pick them up,
>leaving me with only like 2
>to 4 hours of broken up
>sleep a day. I guess you
>can say my mind kind of
>lost it for a while. Couldnt
>really have a life with my
>kids. I was even falling asleep
>on the road coming home from
>work at night. Needless to say,
>I had to get a roommate
>(took advantage of my kindness)I eventually
>went part time because what good
>would i be if i got
>in a wreck and ended up
>in the hospital. I realized i
>had to straighten up my life
>quick because my boys need me.
>So I stopped the drinking and
>focused on them more when i
>could. Working less hours meant less
>pay, but it was worth the
>struggle to be with my kids
>more. But had to use my
>credit card more to make ends
>meet. I meet a great guy
>who was working for his brothers
>buisness. We hit it off well,
>and my boys adore him. Hes
>wonderful with my boys. I have
>always been the type of person
>that has NEVER asked anyone for
>help. So no one knew of
>my struggles. I would go to
>my boyfriends brothers business etc to
>help a little, and eventually they
>offered me a job i could
>not refuse. It was working from
>home. It was piece work, so
>I had control of how much
>money i could make (so i
>thought). So i quit my job,
>start working from home and have
>my boys full time!! Dream come
>true, finally. So I thought. Well,
>now heres where Im at. Me
>and the boyfriend rent a 3
>bedroom house, we were ready to
>take that leap and bring our
>families together. He also has a
>son. Now we are all living
>under one roof and things were
>going great. Well, his brothers business
>has slowed down. I havent had
>work in over three weeks, and
>hes been lucky to work one
>or two days a week. Which
>has only been bringing in about
>100 to 200 a week!! My
>bills are pilling up, we have
>been under alot of stress, I
>have been seeking for work and
>have had a few interviews. I
>start a job on the 24th
>of this month!!! I'm still searching
>because I can't wait till the
>24th. By all means, i have
>not turned down the job, because
>I do need it. But if
>I find something sooner, that would
>be even better. I have never
>in my life struggled like this.
>Im scared to death. I have
>rent coming up, pwr bill is
>due, phone bill is due and
>of course the lovely credit card
>that I have maxed out that
>has got me through alot of
>hard times. I dont know where
>to turn. I told my boys
>the other day that once school
>starts back, they will be going
>back to live with there dad
>because i have to go back
>to work, so now my boys
>are upset because they know they
>wont see me as much again.
>Its been so rough. I am
>trying my hardest to keep my
>head up for the kids sake.
>I have never had to struggle.
>I have always been the one
>to help anyone and everyone that
>i possibly could if i had
>extra. Some people do owe me
>money, and I have already called
>and asked if they could now
>pay me back. Some did, some
>didnt. It amazes me that I
>had always been such a giving
>person, but when the time comes
>and i need help, I feel
>alone. My mother is helping me
>with money for my kids school
>for the before school care for
>my youngest and school lunches etc.
>Other than that, she told me
>I brought all this on myself.
>Yes, shes right, I did. I
>will admit to my wrongs. My
>dad has given me money to
>pay off another debt. But he
>does not know how bad im
>hurting right now and how i
>feel im about to lose everything.
>My car thank God is paid
>off, but tires are bad, oil
>is bad and not sure how
>much longer its going to keep
>going for me. I try not
>to drive my car anywhere because
>of gas. But do use it
>for interviews. I guess why im
>typing all this is I need
>help. Im running low on things.
>My boyfriends son gets food stamps
>from where he was living before
>us, and they had let us
>use his part, so food we
>are fine on till i get
>this job. My boyfriend is also
>seeking employment elsewhere now to. I
>feel like i have so failed
>my kids. I need advice on
>what to do. I am going
>down to this place on tuesday
>to see if they can pay
>my power bill because i heard
>they will pay it once a
>year for people that cant afford
>it. So im hoping they will
>pay my pwr bill. I cant
>give up my internet just yet
>because i do my job searching
>on here. I dont have a
>home phone, only my cell phone.
>But thinking of letting that bill
>go as soon as i get
>a job, so right now it
>has to stay on because thats
>the only way employers can get
>ahold of me. I have given
>up so much already and I
>dont know where else i can
>save money. I guess i was
>kindof spoiled, i used to get
>my nails done and hair done
>etc, but I have giving all
>that up months ago. So yes
>i feel like crap now. Im
>still trying to keep my self
>esteem up and keep going forward.
>Just wondering when do i get
>a break from this. I know
>this is a learning experiance for
>me. Trust me, I have learned
>ALOT struggling like this. This is
>so hard for me to put
>my stuff out there. I have
>always wanted to seem like a
>strong woman to everyone. I never
>post my business. But I guess
>im so scared now and really
>need help. Does anyone have any
>advice for me? I know im
>going to be working by the
>end of this month, but its
>going to take me months to
>dig out of this finance bind
>i put myself in. I am
>so scared right now. I cry
>when no one is home. Because
>I dont want the kids or
>my boyfriend to know how scared
>i am. I try to stay
>strong for everyone.
27|2|Im keepin my fingers crossed that you get the other job!!! {hug}|jen_ron|bugsmamma@earthlink.net|12:47:05|08/26/2010|
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30|1|I got the job!!.....|countrygirl0521|countrygirl0521@aol.com|12:33:02|08/31/2010|
I got that other call center job i have been waiting for. I start Sept. 20th, so only a few more weeks in this warehouse!!! Got my offer letter the other day and went and did all the paperwork and drug test. This is a newer company here, opened in Feb of this year. Right now they are a little over 100 employees and by the year 2012 they are hoping to be over 500, so im getting in at an excellent time because im hoping i can advance with this company!! And NO SELLING!! lol just customer service and helping customers. So much better than the company i was with. Still going to take time to dig myself out of this hole i created. Once i start this other company im hoping to get it to where my boys are with me again. My youngest was very upset this weekend when i saw him and he had to go back to his dads, they just really dont understand why they cant see there mom as much anymore. It just breaks my heart. I just keep telling my boys to be patient and I'll get something figured out soon. Still needing lots of prayers, im trying my hardest to stay strong, but still have my moments of break down where ill just cry. But trying to keep my head up and go day by day. What more can i do right? 31|2|Congrats on the job girlie, I know you must be so excited to finally land the job you wanted....As for your boys, I can only imagine how hard it is, but in the end it will all be worth it, you are a good mama and one day they will understand that you had to go through so much to get back on your feet again and have them with you again (((HUGS)))~*~|RebekkaVA|queen_vulture@msn.com|12:37:11|08/31/2010|
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: ) good day it is!! : ) 34|2|Congrats. glad you got the jon, Tina is right keep your chin up, things will improve for you! Keeping you in my prayers|kandywolf|kandywolf@gmail.com|13:54:35|08/31/2010|
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35|2|Wtg....lmk if i can help with coupons...please send w/l,,,blessings Iris|BMOREGAL|bmoregal2000@aol.com|13:58:51|08/31/2010|
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mornigstar farm
Sabra hummus
activa $1
yoplus
millstone coffee $1
kashi foods $1
Tide $2
purex 3-1 $3
Silk soy milk $1
baby wipes $1
Toilet paper $1...marcal, cottonelle ect
free food or paper items
Btfe
Doggie treats, Eukanuba
poptarts
welchs jelly $1
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36|2|WOOHOO! I am so happy for you, LeeAnn! :D Keep your spirits up, things are going your way for a change...I'll be praying for you and your boys.....big hugs!|saint6811|waylan@comcast.net|16:48:32|08/31/2010|
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33|1|Yeaaaa good for you now keep your chim up girl you are from KY and we don't give up|teener|teenerzacsneenee@yahoo.com|13:11:40|08/31/2010|
>Posted on Aug-14-10 at 08:45 AM (Eastern)
>by 64.12.116.68I have been a member
>of this board for a couple
>of years now. I used to
>be very active on this board
>until i left my husband last
>year. This is very hard for
>me to do, but I so
>need help right now. I don't
>know where to turn or what
>to do. This is the first
>time I have ever felt like
>im a failure. I left my
>husband due to him cheating on
>me and lying to me about
>it for 7 years. Its been
>rough. I did go a little
>crazy when i got my apartment
>last year and turned to drinking.
>I was working a third shift
>job, kids were in school during
>the day and with there dad
>while i worked third shift. I
>had to drive them to school
>every morning and pick them up,
>leaving me with only like 2
>to 4 hours of broken up
>sleep a day. I guess you
>can say my mind kind of
>lost it for a while. Couldnt
>really have a life with my
>kids. I was even falling asleep
>on the road coming home from
>work at night. Needless to say,
>I had to get a roommate
>(took advantage of my kindness)I eventually
>went part time because what good
>would i be if i got
>in a wreck and ended up
>in the hospital. I realized i
>had to straighten up my life
>quick because my boys need me.
>So I stopped the drinking and
>focused on them more when i
>could. Working less hours meant less
>pay, but it was worth the
>struggle to be with my kids
>more. But had to use my
>credit card more to make ends
>meet. I meet a great guy
>who was working for his brothers
>buisness. We hit it off well,
>and my boys adore him. Hes
>wonderful with my boys. I have
>always been the type of person
>that has NEVER asked anyone for
>help. So no one knew of
>my struggles. I would go to
>my boyfriends brothers business etc to
>help a little, and eventually they
>offered me a job i could
>not refuse. It was working from
>home. It was piece work, so
>I had control of how much
>money i could make (so i
>thought). So i quit my job,
>start working from home and have
>my boys full time!! Dream come
>true, finally. So I thought. Well,
>now heres where Im at. Me
>and the boyfriend rent a 3
>bedroom house, we were ready to
>take that leap and bring our
>families together. He also has a
>son. Now we are all living
>under one roof and things were
>going great. Well, his brothers business
>has slowed down. I havent had
>work in over three weeks, and
>hes been lucky to work one
>or two days a week. Which
>has only been bringing in about
>100 to 200 a week!! My
>bills are pilling up, we have
>been under alot of stress, I
>have been seeking for work and
>have had a few interviews. I
>start a job on the 24th
>of this month!!! I'm still searching
>because I can't wait till the
>24th. By all means, i have
>not turned down the job, because
>I do need it. But if
>I find something sooner, that would
>be even better. I have never
>in my life struggled like this.
>Im scared to death. I have
>rent coming up, pwr bill is
>due, phone bill is due and
>of course the lovely credit card
>that I have maxed out that
>has got me through alot of
>hard times. I dont know where
>to turn. I told my boys
>the other day that once school
>starts back, they will be going
>back to live with there dad
>because i have to go back
>to work, so now my boys
>are upset because they know they
>wont see me as much again.
>Its been so rough. I am
>trying my hardest to keep my
>head up for the kids sake.
>I have never had to struggle.
>I have always been the one
>to help anyone and everyone that
>i possibly could if i had
>extra. Some people do owe me
>money, and I have already called
>and asked if they could now
>pay me back. Some did, some
>didnt. It amazes me that I
>had always been such a giving
>person, but when the time comes
>and i need help, I feel
>alone. My mother is helping me
>with money for my kids school
>for the before school care for
>my youngest and school lunches etc.
>Other than that, she told me
>I brought all this on myself.
>Yes, shes right, I did. I
>will admit to my wrongs. My
>dad has given me money to
>pay off another debt. But he
>does not know how bad im
>hurting right now and how i
>feel im about to lose everything.
>My car thank God is paid
>off, but tires are bad, oil
>is bad and not sure how
>much longer its going to keep
>going for me. I try not
>to drive my car anywhere because
>of gas. But do use it
>for interviews. I guess why im
>typing all this is I need
>help. Im running low on things.
>My boyfriends son gets food stamps
>from where he was living before
>us, and they had let us
>use his part, so food we
>are fine on till i get
>this job. My boyfriend is also
>seeking employment elsewhere now to. I
>feel like i have so failed
>my kids. I need advice on
>what to do. I am going
>down to this place on tuesday
>to see if they can pay
>my power bill because i heard
>they will pay it once a
>year for people that cant afford
>it. So im hoping they will
>pay my pwr bill. I cant
>give up my internet just yet
>because i do my job searching
>on here. I dont have a
>home phone, only my cell phone.
>But thinking of letting that bill
>go as soon as i get
>a job, so right now it
>has to stay on because thats
>the only way employers can get
>ahold of me. I have given
>up so much already and I
>dont know where else i can
>save money. I guess i was
>kindof spoiled, i used to get
>my nails done and hair done
>etc, but I have giving all
>that up months ago. So yes
>i feel like crap now. Im
>still trying to keep my self
>esteem up and keep going forward.
>Just wondering when do i get
>a break from this. I know
>this is a learning experiance for
>me. Trust me, I have learned
>ALOT struggling like this. This is
>so hard for me to put
>my stuff out there. I have
>always wanted to seem like a
>strong woman to everyone. I never
>post my business. But I guess
>im so scared now and really
>need help. Does anyone have any
>advice for me? I know im
>going to be working by the
>end of this month, but its
>going to take me months to
>dig out of this finance bind
>i put myself in. I am
>so scared right now. I cry
>when no one is home. Because
>I dont want the kids or
>my boyfriend to know how scared
>i am. I try to stay
>strong for everyone.