Have potential, need encouragement:
Sometimes, when we are in the midst of a problem that is overwhelmingly challenging, it may seem as though the world is on our shoulders and the solution is so far into the distance. Every challenge offers us an opportunity for creative problem solving. Even with the most careful thought, analytical processing, and research for resources, sometimes there is still not an answer. This is when, I truly believe, it is the compassion and generousity of others who are empathetic to others that offer hope and sometimes the answer. I am among many, I am sure, who are finding themselves in a financial perdicament. Money is relative and whether someone is in dire need of $100 or $1000, it is the timely factor of the provision that can cause great stress and in the most unfortunate series of events, a spiral downward of great destitution. Since being divorced, my losses were not that only of a family, but two homes, $4000 a month income, vehicles, security, and help of a mate sharing the same goals. As a stay-at-home mother, I was not financially prepared to stand on my own when separation accured. I was not in a position that I could trust the integrity of my soon to be ex-husband. He offered no spousal or child support. Once the legalities were in place ordering child support through the courts, he has still to this day (two years later) not paid ONE dime. Having the custody and responsibility of six out of eight children at the time and then faced with no income, despair could have taken over my spirit. One of my children is legally blind and another is a juvenile diabetic whose medical bills are approxiametly $400 a month. I had to burn books and furniture in the fire place to keep the house warm as my exhusband left me with a $2,900 unpaid utility bill. I sold my jewelry to take care of my diabetic son's medical needs till we were able to receive state medical. Slowly selling off almost everything I owned, searching the community for food and clothing pantries that I once donated to, my pride was challenged. It was with great perservearnce that I learned humility and the understanding that my worth as a person was not based on my circumstances, but rather my endearance and refusal to give up. To date, I am currently owed over $26,000 in child support and receive no spousal support. I homeschool my four remaining children at home and take care of my diabetic son 24/7 with little respise. My ex is and has not been present or involved in ANY way since the separation, by his choice. I currently strive to find creative ways to earn money, utilize community resources that our taxes use to contribute to, and serve to help in local ministry.I receive no cash from the government. Being financially challenged has proven to bring out the frugle, creative and inventive side of me more than ever. Our quality of life may be simpler materialistically, but in spirit it has been strengthened and we are by far more focused on relationship and memory building. Instead of eating out, we have picnics. Instead of the theater we have at home movie nights. Instead of the mall, we buy at thrift shops. Instead of regular stores, we go to garage sales and auctions. Regradless of my college education, personal talents and skills, without good credit and a stable record of income, I have found it is difficult to move forward towards the life we used to be accustomed to and the hope of home ownership, once again. I am interested in expanding my knowledge of resources such as grants or programs designed to help families trying to recover from financial devastation. I have been encouraged by many to use my artistic stills to sell and market my creative talents, and yet I don't even have the extra money to buy supplies and afford printing costs for marketing my works and designs. I have never been short of "potential". I just need a little help with money to invest. With a proper home, I know I could do at-home daycare during the day, teach art lessons in my home in the evenings, and with some investment money, market my art. A Pastor encouraged me to trust my dreams to God. I want to serve God, my family and contribute to my community in positive ways through my talents and creativity. Any advice, resource information or donations are greatly welcomed and appreciated.
HI We are the Byingtont's we are homeless in Belleville,IL. We need a place to stay. We are in a motel right now and have til this friday MAy 14 to get out. CAn we get a place to rent. I do work and Our son gets SSI.
i am a 24 year old single mother of two little girls ages 5 and 2 years. i left an abusinve relationship one year ago-and he is now incarcerated and not paying child support. My children...one is starting kindergarten this year the other has cerbral palsy and OT-PT- as well as Speech therapy-so i have been written out of work to be with her for now. we recieve a fixed income of less than $900/month...my car that i purchased 2 months ago with tax money has a cracked head and failing transmission...we are currently living with my 70 yr old grandmother who is going to be saling her house and wanted us gone as of yesterday so it is causing tremendous conflict in front of my children. i can afford rent up to $350/month max but need to be in the king NC 27021 area for school and therapy purposes....no preference on bedrooms as long as me and the children can find a safe, stable, decent, home to start healing. please contact me if you can help!!! 
