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I am New to SFV |
Hello there. I'm new and just wanted to introduce myself. I'm Faith 27 and have 2 boys 5 & 8. I'm looking for friends & support and after reading all the posts this seems like a wonderful loving group of people.
After 10 years my husband left us and he lives over 8 hours away. I got pregnant in high school so got a GED and have never had a job or been back to school since. Its been almost a year now since my husband left us & a lot of things have happened. We had to leave our home because I was not able to pay the mortage & my ex took pretty much everything we own including all of the kids toys,furniture & clothing. We've been scraping by on nothing and its just not cutting it. I feel like a bad mom because I can't provide the things for my children that they want and most times need. I'm just really scared and very alone with no help or support. Any advice? Much love*~Faith |
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"Parent on Board" Forum Board? No- KeyBoard! |
No, you are not a bad mother, just in a bad situation. If you getting assistance, you can get your college payed for, I know its hard being a single parent. I suggest you also get him to pay support, and taking the toys, how childish is that. Sorry to see you in a bind like this, hope you get it turn around.
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I am New to SFV |
Hey Faith, I'm new to this site but if you need someone to talk to..I"m here for ya. I'm a mother of a 4yo boy. I've been split up from his father since he was 10mths old sooo its been the two of us since the get go.
I know things will get better for you just be strong. |
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Learning to Surf The Board |
The big thing you need to do is not look at the past, the road you need to travel is in front of you. Make him support those kids and if you have family around, ask them for help if possible. That is what family is for, to help you through tough times. All of the stuff the two of you owned while married is marital property and should have been divided, I know how expensive taking him to court can cost but you might want to look at that option.
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I am New to SFV |
Thank you all for responding.
I'm going to look into getting help for school. Its just really scary thinking about going out and into school after being home my whole life. As of right now we are getting food stamps and very small amount of child support every month from their father. He also is providing health insurance for the boys. In April we will be able to get assistance to go to court but I'm not legally a resident of VA until then since we came from NC just 4 months ago. I could ramble on and on but should get some rest. Thank you again for your support. |
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I am New to SFV |
Hello Faith,
I am also new to this and signed in exactly for the same reason as you. I have a two year old boy and his father abandoned us 7 months ago. I am now going through a bitter divorce. Don't worry. You feel sooo for your kids that you can never make a bad mom. Stay strong, go back to school and get back on your feet. Do not give that husband of yours the satisfaction of seeing that you cannot survive without him. |
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Getting My Feet (Board) Wet |
I'm sure we all have our moments of thinking we're bad parents because we can't give our kids everything thing they want. Someone told me one time that that's exactly what makes you a good parent...that you care about wanting to give your kids everything they want and need. If you were a bad parent, you probably wouldn't even care enough to come to this site, let alone worry about how to provide for your children. Over the past year, I've learned that there aren't very many things that are truly impossible. Be strong and try to be positive...screaming into a pillow can be helpful for the really bad days
 GOODLUCK! |
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