HI my name is Angel, I am a single mother of 3 girls. 14, 13, and 11. I am a security officer at a mall. I make 8.65 an hour. My junky van costs me 350 by itself plus insurance, gas, etc. I am so unhappy where I live with a man and so are the kids. I have sat down and tried figuring ways to manage to get an apartment. Besides the fact of my job is nights and the girls would have to be home by theirselves. So here I have been on the internet on local unemployent sites. and nothing enough to pay the bills. I have checked for work at home but scared to try anything! How can people live with theirselves scamming single parents that cant make it as it is? I hung my head today, covered my head with the blanket and just cried and cried. I dont want to face anything. I really think I have gotten depressed. IM so drained. Thats sad Cause I am the most bouncy happy person you know. I feel like such a failure. I just want a job that I can support my kids. Surely there are some kind of stay at home jobs that are leggit? Someone help please! Im losing my mind

First off Tiney, welcome to SFV


You are NOT a failure. You are doing all that you can for your girls and if they don't see that now they definitly will see it some day. Hang in there, things are bound to get better!

As far as housing, you might want to check with your local DES and see if they can reccomend some subsidized housing for you. They may also be helpful in finding you a higher paying job. Good luck, and we are here if you need to talk.

Hi Tiney and welcome to the site. Great place to be with wonderful people. I feel for your situation. Believe in your higher power and keep doing the best you can. You will come through.
Good luck, God bless.

Tiney,

The only failures are the ones who never tried.

Keep on going, as you do you show your children that you never give up though some battles seem overwhelming.
The people on this site can offer nearly unlimited suggestions. Grab something they offer and go with it. Most of us have been "there" at one time or another.

Hang in there for your kids...until you can hang in there for yourself.

I will never give up. I cant because of the kids. my battless...yes overwhelming. why because I believed I had the perfect relationship and family this time for the girls and now its ripped apart by I guess what I thought (actually what I believed)was the best. CAnt see past this.

The best thing you can do for your daughters is to teach them that it's NOT ok to stay in a loveless marriage. Even though you might not argue and fight in front of them, they know things aren't right.

Start looking for government subsidized housing. This isn't just "housing projects" but also privately owned apartment complexes. Take some time to call around. Call your local Job and Family Services to see what programs you might be elidgible for. Speak with family members to see if even if your daughters can't stay with them while you're working, can they at least check in on them from time to time.

There's a lot of resources out there for you if you just take the time to look. Job and Family Services can even help you get a better job!!! Good luck and keep us posted.

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I will never give up. I cant because of the kids

I live by this moto!!!

Tiney--can I ask where you are from in Illinois? I have been through the system before and might be able to point you in the right direction locally. Let me know. If you don't want to share it publicly, email me at lsisales@sbcglobal.net

Hi Angel,
If need help with your search let me know.. I have studied alot of businesses and can point you somewhere in the right direction.
singleparent-youthcoach@hotmail.com

Hi Angel,
Boy, I really feel your pain. I know exactly what your going through because I have been there. I know you are probably getting alot of replies with different oppurtunities. Take a look at this one. I hope this helps.

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