I am a widow with four kids. The oldest is EXTREMELY rebellious, and another child is mildy autistic. I have a decent job (with a college degree), but am in financial ruin due to trying to raise four kids alone, and having bills left over from my marriage. My home is in disrepair, and I cannot afford to fix it up appropriately. I have NO family (long story) and my children's fathers' family helps very little! I have gained 50 pounds since my spouse's death. On the other hand, we are all healthy (thank God). I am a member of some support groups for parents of autistic children, but is there a support group for single moms who are at the end of the rope? I need some hope, and just don't see the light at the end of the tunnel. Can anyone give me advice? I feel like such an utter failure as a parent (how I will get through the next year or two with my rebellious teen, I don't know), I am a financial failure, and have no joy in my life tending to these kids 24/7.
2006-09-11
02:52:03
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crazymomma
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