I am a recently separated Mother of two. I am employed full time and make enough to feed us, but we are sharing one bedroom in my parents home right now. I will soon have the money needed to get an apartment, but we will be sleeping on the floor. Does anyone know of a program where I might borrow some household items until I can save the money? I estimate this will take about six months to do, and I would take very good care of the items and give them back or in turn donate them to someone else who needs them. I live in the Seattle area.
2006-09-01 17:12:15 · 14 answers · asked by BabyPrincess 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Churches in your area should have the items you need. You might try calling them and explaining your situation. Church members often times have a program for your problem. It's worth a try! Let me know how it goes...)(
2006-09-01 17:19:35 · answer #1 · answered by MissKathleen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I totally feel your need and hurt,but in time you will get threw all your emotions and you will find that you and just your two children will be so much better off than being where you all where with your soon to be ex.I know that it is hard living in another's home,no matter if it is your parents.At this time in your life if everything is going okay for you and your children living there,then i think that i would stay put just alittle bit longer.This way you not only will have more money saved up,but you and your children will be having a healing time from all the static and drama that you all have been threw.Another thing,take this man to court and make him become awake to his share of responsibility for these precious children that God has blessed you both with.No matter what happened the kids should always be reminded that they are the innocent ones and nothing that has happened between you and your husband was because of them.Just take this time for bonding,growing stronger and finding peace with in yourself to give your children exactly what they need or might desire from their mother."A Man can come and go,but your kids are here to stay" .Which i know you probably already knew that,but if there is ever something that is overwhelming and you are not sure of something,then don't react out of haste and look to God for direction on what is best and he will lead you! Like i mentioned earlier,there is no home built for two families,but at this moment in your life,you need to be where you are at ,just for awhile.I wish you and the kids nothing but the best in life,and when the time comes for furniture,and with you really trying to get things in order you will be surprised of the help that will come your way.God Bless and take great care of your little family,when one door closes another will open.
2006-09-02 00:55:30 · answer #2 · answered by twjp1962 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should consider staying at your parents home for a couple of years, and in that time get an associate's degree in something like medical imaging so that you can support your children and yourself. Make a plan. Talk to your parents and help them see that in the long run, you will be less of a burden to them if they could just help you out for 2 years. I'm sure they want to see you succeed and be happy. Good luck.
2006-09-02 00:16:57 · answer #3 · answered by Yinzer from Sixburgh 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why are you moving out of your parents' home? Unless they are abusive people or kicking you out, that is exactly the place you and YOUR KIDS should be.
For whatever reasons, the man you picked to be the father of your kids did not work out and so you gave your kids a broken home -- if you have a boy he especially needs some healthy male influence in his life and his grandpa is a good person to have on a stable basis.
You need to not think about what is comfortable for you (not embarrasing) but what is the best for your children -- and being in a home with loving family adults that can help you supervise, loce, care for, teach, feed, guide these children is the right scenario -- use any money you earn to add-on a room to your parents home and then raise your children there.
And PLEASE, don't even think about dating or brining in any more instability to your kids lives -- this is a really sad situation and it is up to you to make the best decisions for THEIR SAKE, not for what feels good for you. Good Luck
2006-09-02 00:17:44 · answer #4 · answered by Finnale 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
well i'm writing from worcester, ma but we have a pretty big furniture store that when people buy something new...and the old stuff is still good...they pick it up and then have a special room where people that need stuff like yourself can go look....so call around...maybe there is something like that out in your neck of the world!!..we also have this local lady that started out with something like a consignment shop( which she still does) but now she is really into being a goos humanitarian and she too goes around to people's houses who call her to pick up furniture...anyone like that at your place.....our Department Of Social Services for children here also have resouces...i know there's a stigma with them because people always think they are around to take away your kids...but they don't always do that...our DSS even helps with Day Care...so hunt around...and if i was you i wouldnt get any used mattress's...so unsanitary!...but you know what you can do...and kids do like it and think it's cool....but i work with kids (mostly poor ones)...and this one girl went to the department chain store...bought a blow up bed threw a blanket on it viola! she was so proud of herself and it was a "cool" eventure....she also got a big box and put a table cloth over it...so no one didn't even know it was a big box...(like a 32 inch tv box)....and then for her "couch" in her room...she did have some kind of old couch i guess...threw a slip cover over it and stored her extra blankets and comforter under it as a cushion!...so you just have to been inventive...as long as you have a roof over your head some food in your belly and lot's of love in a family...that's what it's all about....and the Salvation and Goodwill outlets that seem to be popping out everywhere are really nice nowadays too for clothes and furniture so make it an adventure and check it out....and i noticed Home Depot let's you rent small trucks by the hour so make your rounds! and Good Luck....don't give up....
2006-09-02 00:24:19 · answer #5 · answered by TWISTER 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Look on www.craigslist.com there are always curb alerts. This means people have unwanted items they need to get rid of and have put out at the curb.
I recently bought new appliances and put the old ones out. Only a few years old all in working order.
2006-09-02 00:16:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you considered the Salvation Army or a women's shelter? Also, local churches may be able to help. Actually attending the church would be good for you and your children to make new friends and develop a support structure.
2006-09-02 00:14:54 · answer #7 · answered by shomechely 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Contact the Salvation Army, or even a local charity. They will probably be very happy to help you. Good luck. And God bless
2006-09-02 00:15:23 · answer #8 · answered by Kali_girl825 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hey chick look into community services in your area, there is bound to be plenty of agencies out there to help you as there is in elgin,il where i live... i'm talking about rental, utility, and food assistance...public aid,wic, food pantries, salvation armies, churches,etc. get to looking and if you're one of those high and mighty types it may be a good idea to lower your standards... if there are programs out ther that you can qualify for get it while you can because then you may be in my position where i can't get the help i once did because of my status
2006-09-02 00:18:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact churches, Good Will, Salvation Army, and social service agencies. They should be able to help you.
2006-09-02 09:31:27 · answer #10 · answered by confused123 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋