My parents had a car accident which was nearly fatal. Now I have to support them myself. I just started a job but the pay isn't much. I would like to start an online business, or else work online in my free time. What really bothered me though is that none of my friends actually were there except some of the family, so any suggestions re the above are really apprciated. Thanks.
2006-09-10 00:01:27 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
Sorry you had to learn this lesson young, but most people we consider friends are only acqaintances
Those that are there for the bad times as well as the good are your true friends
BTW
A true friend will often tell you something about yourself, that makes you not like them, but is for your benefit!
2006-09-10 00:11:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anarchy99 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well for a kick off lick someone said sorry u had to learn this lesson b4 ur time, unfortunatly its a situation where what few REAL friends we do have often get mixed up with mere aqquantences and alot of the time we become hurt. However ur 1st priority should be familly and thise REAL friends that you do have. As for the financial side i would agree with one of the other answers, you should be entitled to numerous benefits that may make things a little easier where money is concerned. Mentally is a little more complex, it sounds that u are the major carer in this situation, as someone that is also in this position ? remember u can only do so much and there will be times u WILL need proffesional help, all i can advise is please dont be afraid to ask for it, there are proffesional services out there that can help with things, not just for ur familly but for you as well. Bieng a carer is a very emotionally hard and often a thankless job and to have that bit of supprt there from not only proffesionals but from REAL friends as well can be invaluable. I hope this helps some and keep up the good work :)
2006-09-10 07:33:34 · answer #2 · answered by Phantom Viper 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After reading some of the answers you have gotten so far I agree that true friends will be there for you and if you ask them they, and you, can sit down and really come up with some great money making ideas.
But first, Get your folks the help they need. Call your local Social Security office and explain the problem and they can, and will, direct you.
There is plenty of help out there that will lighten your load tremendously and you should seek it out.
Each and everyone of us, out here in reader land, will at some point need help and it should not be an embarrassment to you to ask for help.
Also have your employer change the amount of deductions from pay- your are a care giver- not only to yourself but to your folks.
2006-09-10 07:33:57 · answer #3 · answered by dragon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Family tragedies are really hard to deal with, and yes it seems that when the times get rough, the friends aren't around. I think sometimes they avoid it because they don't know what to say or how to help. I can't offer you any really helpful advice, but I know where you are coming from. Make sure, that while you are taking care of your parents, you are taking good care of yourself, and taking time for yourself. You have to remember what it's like to be an individual, not (always) a caretaker. Keep your head up. :)
2006-09-10 07:16:19 · answer #4 · answered by Kerry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is help out there for you,and you shouldn`t have to work yourself to death.
I don`t know the seriousness and will apologies now.
but they are entitled to sickness benefits etc,and so are you entitled to something if you are the major carer.
As for Friends,they do tend to back off a bit as it is hard to say or be there,in these awkward situations,talk to them and even ask for their help too,i am sure some if not all will come around.
2006-09-10 07:13:55 · answer #5 · answered by asmoothrider 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm so sorry, dear, about what happened to you.
I must be so hard for you.
Have you ever tried to find out if you qualify for some kind of welfare/social support?
Since I don't know anything about your educational background it's hard to give you some advice regarding job opportunities...
Could you talk to your high school/university career counsellor?
A big hug and good luck
2006-09-10 07:35:30 · answer #6 · answered by xxx 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This isnt an online suggestion but may help you...Saterday and Sunday markets, if you could make something, say, bracelets and necklaces or something then you could sell them for a small profit, but moneys money right? Good luck, hope all goes well.
2006-09-10 07:05:04 · answer #7 · answered by ♡MaNda♡ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First and foremost, be thankful that your p's didn't lose thier lives. 2nd? be AT LEAST 1/2 as good to yourself as your are to them. you have been handed alot of responsiblilities but if you don't take the time to make yourself happy, niether will they be. Also remember, that this in time will pass and that you will come out of this trying time .l
as for internet jobs, not having a clue as to your work background, try freelance work exchange.com. they have a ton of freelance positions doing data entry, virtual; assistants, ect.
god bless you. keep on keeping on. best to your p's i hope that they have a quick recovery for their sake as well as your own.
2006-09-10 07:35:11 · answer #8 · answered by cowboysminxxx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ya dear,
wold surely lik 2 advice........it is a gud thing tht u r taking responsiblities...in life.....just b confident of ur self,dont regreat of past....think only of futur k,i belive u surly be in track soon....best of luck....just belive in 1thing,life is full of gud n bad thingz.....n life gives lotz of obstacles,v shud b stong enough to clear it.take care
2006-09-10 07:10:42 · answer #9 · answered by unlucky hand 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry sweet thing...Pray for help from up above...good luck
Ask Christian friends to pray too.
2006-09-10 07:07:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋