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I can’t even feed my son for Christmas.

What is a person supposed to do? I have always tried to help others whenever I could, and now that I am in need, no one seems to even know that I exist. I am a disabled widow on SSI, and have always been able to keep up with my bills until recently. I had $800 in car repairs, and have been trying to get caught up on my bills ever since. I am usually pretty resourceful, but right now, even the food banks are overwhelmed with so many people out of work that they haven’t been able to help us either. It’s six days until Christmas, and I feel like a failure as a parent. He can understand that we don’t have money for presents, but when you can’t even feed your child, it’s terrible. What do you say when your child says “I’m hungry”, and you don’t have anything to give them? Sometimes I feel that he would be better off without me. Between my disabilities, my lonliness (my husband passed away 11 years ago), and the daily struggle just to stay alive, I often feel like just giving up.

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WHATABIGNICKNAM offline Verified User (1 year, 9 months) Long Term User Shouts: 2 #
GB | 11 months, 1 week ago (4 minutes after post)

would you try tepary fostering untill better times come back

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Odger offline Verified User (11 months, 2 weeks) Long Term User Shouts: 1 #
An Unknown Location | 11 months, 1 week ago (14 minutes after post)

Please do not ever give up. God gave you that child for a reason. Life is hard at times but it will get better. Christmas is a hard time of year for a lot of people but you are not alone. Growing up i had it hard as well. My mom got hampers from the local police station that were giving familys hope for christmas, but it is really about being together. Who cares about the presents your son will understand trust me. He can also see in you that you are at teh end of your rope so just keep on doing what you are doing. If you have to tell him that christmas will be celebrated at a different date then tell him. He will understand trust me. I have 3 brothers and sisters and we all understood what my mom was going through, She didnt even have to tell us. All we wanted was her to be happy and that is all you want for him. Do not give up please! It will turn around soon:)

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An Unknown Location | 11 months, 1 week ago (49 minutes after post)

I am not sure where you live, but in many areas there are local get-togethers with free food or a “donate what you can” cost. If there isn’t in your area, if you call your local food bank they may know about other events and resources. Also, since you have internet access, I have seen free food advertised on Craigslist in my area. You will get through this. These economic times are hard for us all, but what your son needs most is love, and it sounds like you have a lot of that for him. Hang in there!

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An Unknown Location | 2 months, 3 weeks ago (8 months, 1 week after post)

Don’t expect anyone to help you - I went through the same thing and it was like I didn’t exist. Ignored by family and friends, I made a decision to turn my life around. I went back to college via student loans and grants, and was able to provide for me and my son by working part-time and getting extra money in student loans. Before I was done with school, I found a full-time job that boosted us tremedously, and finished school by going part-time. Don’t let anyone tell you there isn’t a way. Have you tried working from home? There is a work-from-home group specifically designed for disabled individuals. Google it! Arise, west from home, they’re all work from home opportunities. You can do this! Show everyone who’s every doubted you that they were wrong for not helping you!

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An Unknown Location | 1 month, 1 week ago (10 months after post)

okay there is some free survey you can do like cash crate fushion cash theypaid paypal

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