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applied for state help today
| Mon, 02-12-2007 - 8:06pm |
Today I went down and applied for state help. I have some money but I am afraid that since stbx does not want to pay cs (at least not reasonable cs) I need to do something. I am worried about not having money for food and rent. I have been looking for a job but because I only have three hours from when I get out of school and the kids get out I can't seem to find anything. If I drop out of school I will have to pay back my loans. I only have two years left and I really need to finish for me and my kids. I hoped that stbx would pay cs so I did not have to go here. I felt bad but the lady at the office said I was doing the right thing. She said I could get more than just food stamps. They want me to come back at 11am and meet with them to see what all I can get. I hope it is enough to live on. I hope to go to court next month for temp orders. My lawyer filed Friday. She will be back on Wed and hopefully I will know the date then.


Definitely stay in school. You not only have to plan for today--you have to look forward for tomorrow. I've dropped out of school twice. The first time was when I was 19 and burnt out. The other was when the X left me for the OW and I had no choice but to move back home. (my parents' house) Right now I'm in the process of getting enrolled again for the fall semester. I know it will be a lot of hard work, long hours, etc but it WILL be worth it. Part of me regrets making the decision to drop out, but at that time, I did not know myself, whereas I do now (I think). Please stay in school. It will help you out in the long run.
Hugs,
Becka
You are doing the right thing... I'm sure if I were in your shoes, I wouldn't be thrilled about it, but state support is there to help you until you are able to do it yourself again... which sounds like exactly what you'll be using it for. I hope that it helps... keep us posted!
Hi~
I'm glad that you are exploring (and taking advantage of) your options for help.... but.... child support is not about what your EX "wants" to do.
Karen ~ wildlucky4me ~