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Main Forums => Positive Women => Topic started by: jennynyc7 on September 10, 2008, 04:19:46 pm
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Well, my mom and sister made their move to Sarasota, FL over the weekend. I am really sad. My little girl turned 4 on the 4th and I couldn't even afford to buy her a present. I just got a disconnect notice for my electric bill, my mortgage is overdue, my bank account is overdrawn because, well, I had to pay childcare on Friday and child support didn't come in when it was suppose to in order to cover it. The bank charged me a total of $198 in overdraft fees...what a load of crap! Hmmm what else??? Today I went for my labs, almost walked out when the lady called me back in and said she forgot to draw a vial for the VL and CD4 count....what?!? Got to work...finally .... and spilled my coffee everywere, then at lunch when I went to shake a can of parmesan cheese, the top was open so now I smell like dirty rotten feet! I have called my case manager and they are tapped out on funds right now...of course. I just can't win for nothing. Man I wish I could just win $1000.00, that's all, I am not greedy, just would love to get caught up. This stress is for the birds. I guess this is what I get for being "moral" and breaking up with my ex despite the financial difficulty it would cause me without his income. Oh well. Ramen noodles and kool aid it is. I am alive, that is what counts, and I have 2 beautiful little angels to enjoy...
Thanks for listening!
J :(
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sorry about what u going thru J, its a bit much huh.. hang in there, its going to be alright
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J
I remember going through that all. I think that you have a great attitude about it with the thought of you are alive and have two great children. :)
I hope things start looking better for you.
Are there any other programs that can help? I know here in Jersey, we have places you can call that will help pay for your lights. Maybe a little research. ;)
I wish you the best and keep your chin up!
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Jenny, I am so sorry for everything you've gotten dumped on you. One of the most stressful situations to go through is not having enough finances. I do agree with Fran, maybe check out some of the local charities (your case manager at the ASO should have a list) to see if they can help you with your electric.
I really can't offer anything amazing to say, other than just hang in there. We're here whenever you need to share, bitch, whatever.
Luv,
Betty
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Sorry to hear things have been rough lately. How old are your kiddos? Can you qualify for WIC? I am not working, so if you need someone to call around/internet search what is available to you, let me know. Hang in there and things will work themselves out.
Snow
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Thanks everyone! I really appreciate the kind words. I got through yesterday without a hitch (being a 9/11 survivor) so that was a relief. I guess after 7 years you remain a bit numb. Although, when they continuously show footage of that second plane impact which I witnessed standing only a few yards away, it still sends tingles down my spine. My kids are 4 and almost 3 and are a complete handful. I "make too much" to qualify for WIC. I used to get it then child support kicked in and they dropped me. When my mom and sister moved to FL last week they left me with a garage full of crap that they couldn't take with them so guess what.....tomorrow I will have a yard sale. Hopefully the rain will hold off. Sunday there is a big concert at the Riverfront (Brett Michaels from Poison, Theory of a Deadman, Saving Abel and more), they are even shooting the first episode of Rock of Love here in Louisville. But I won't be going. I had been looking forward to it all year. Oh the sacrifices we make! Thanks again everyone. I only have 2 more hours to work then off for the weekend. Hope the stock market doesn't tank again so I don't have to do much work before I go.
Have a good weekend
j