in response to Macker...Yes I definately believe in staying positive. I think sometimes life happens not the way we want it too, but it does make us stronger and definately builds character. I'm not a quitter and never have been. I had a teacher in school that to this day I love dearly. He would always say, when people would complain that "it ain't fair' He would say.. " get used to it, life isn't fair, that isn't the problem, it's what are you going to do about it." I will figure this out, and when I look back I will remember where I came from, and be proud.
in response to Rosie327...Yes I believe we will get through it. I guess it just depends on the day when it comes to being embarassed. Sometimes I am, other times I really don't care what people think anymore. I guess I really am not as embarasssed, but feel bad for hubby. He is doing the best he can, and not to be able to provide for his family is very difficult for him. You know some people can be. They imply he isn't doing his best etc... but I guess in our hearts we know different. So guess I just need to remember that at times :). I don't work anymore because I have a 2 and 3 year old, along with a 11 & 17 yr old. Daycare is too expensive for the little ones, and my car died, so I have no more transportation daily. I did start doing a little business on the side that won't make me rich, but looks like I am going to start making some pretty decent income. So far it's working pretty good, and I'm excited. I expect in a couple months it will help me to get up on my feet. It will pay for all those band and etc things for the kids anyways :). I believe where there is a will there is a way. I am going to find it :).
Well it's a new day and another new start. Today is going pretty good. I think I might be ne to something here with my new work adventure. I can't beleieve it but people are interested, and calling me .. go figure. I won't be rich, but looks like I will have that extra money for all the little things we need month to month. :)... Today is a good day.
I am new here, and like everyone else I am struggling to make ends meet. I have been married almost 22 years and have 4 children. We have lost pretty much everything. My wedding rings have been pawned, my rental home gone, and what little I have left is $in a storage unit with back rent owed on it. My kids and I live with my mother and sister at the moment. If it wasn't for them I would be in a shelter at this very moment. My husband, whom I love very much, doesn't live with us here. It is an uncomfortable situation living with my family and there is basically no room. Shelter was offered to me and the children but not my spouse. He is a hard working man that has always taken care of his family. We lost everything when the realestate market dropped. We have always lived on commision for home sales and when nothing started selling, we had no income. After literally 100's of applications, and dozens of interviews we are fast finding they concider my husband over qualified, or under qualified for just about every job he has applied or interviewed for. Today we were waiting for a response for a job, but just found out they chose someone else. I am thankful for my children and the shelter, and food we have. I am humbled by this whole experience. I believe it is love and faith that is seeing me through this rough patch right now. The only thing that breaks my heart sometimes is when I can not give something for my children. Tonight my daughter wanted to sign up for band, it broke my heart when I told her we cannot this year. I had made an appt. to sign her up, only to get the registration and discover just to get her in the door it was $115. $65 for required summer school and $50 for required software. All this without even the cost of an flute factored in. I was in band for 9 years and don't rememeber such fees. I don't want to complain or feel bad, but only at times like this it does break my heart and is extrememly embarassing when other parents ask why she isn't enrolling. We always come up with some excuse, or reason why we don't do something at the moment, and then having to tell your child "don't tell them you don't have the money, just tell them you decided not to do it right now." I feel bad for her. Me, it doesn't matter. I'm fine, I have all I need. I just hate being in this situation at this time in my life, but I believe I am here for a reason. I will learn a lesson from all this and use it to further my soul and enrich my life as time goes by.
Here since: Jan 21, 2012
Female, 27
Unemployed
Sargent, TX, US
Hello, So my story is simple but in desperate need. My fiance and I have been engaged for 2 years because we don't have the money. That's not the issue. We reached some hard times and we moved... see full post
