Let me preface this with saying that no one really ever faces crisis alone (I shouldn't say no one.) There are friends, family and people who will provide you with support, wise words, and love. Hurricane Frances is on its way here. I have been experiencing doubt/sadness about leading my son and me into saftey. I know how to do that, but I am sad that I am doing it alone again. It feels like there should be someone else seeing this through with us. The planning, the discussing, the securing. I know I should be brave and get over this feeling, and ultimately, I will. But I felt this with Hurr. Charley and here we go again. I am open to some "buck up!, get over it!" and more. Just dealing with the sad. Peace.

All the feelings you are having are the same ones I had when I realized a tornado had gone through the houses where my daughter was being babysat - and I wasn't there. I wondered why I couldn't have been there with her instead of working to pay the bills, and how to explain and get her through what she had been through, and who was going to hold me and tell me that it was over now and okay. There isn't any simple solution or "bucking it up" for feeling this way. We all deserve that person there to go through those times together. Stay strong and remember that times will get better, and that this feeling too will pass.

Hi, I am new here too and am from Daytona Beach. Due to some unforeseen circumstances, we will also face Frances alone. I had expected my child support check today from the SDU and of course it did not show up, so we have very few supplies. I'm very scared at the moment in all honesty, but I know that we're supposed to be strong for our kids. Here's to hoping everyone in Frances' path makes it out safely!