Where do I go from here?

PoundCake

I'm so lost. 

I have no child support since he lost his job.  I work 10 hours week.  I was going to school FT during the day but I'm looking for FT work now.  Finding a job sucks.

I get food stamps and medicaid.

I applied for cash assistance but they are 2 months behind.  I was going to Catholic Social Services for counseling but now they stopped the free and are charging.  I didn't really like the counselor anyway.  

I'm upside down on my car so I can't sell it.  My parents rent me my grandmothers house and I'm behind on the rent (500).  I can't get Section 8.  I'm on a list for housing but its so long.

My mom used the F word at me today for a stupid reason.  My sister told me she agreed with my mom and the fact that I told my parents not to come back to my home because they showed me lack of respect was ridiculous.  That I was stupid and dumb.  And a loser if I was going to live with my kids in the ghetto.

I just can't stop crying.

expectingnothing

I don't know the ins and outs of how assistance works, so someone else will have to help you there, but I can offer (((hugs))).  I'm so sorry.  It will get easier.

 Is STBXH looking for a job?

BMenz

Unfortunately you're going to have to just wait on the list for the assistance.

Just because he lost his job, doesn't mean that he can't pay. He should at least be giving you something, even if it's $10. $10 is better than nothing and $10 more than you had before. How is he making ends meet? 

PoundCake

I have no idea how he's making ends meet.  He's an addict.  And not helpful.  He could be selling drugs for all I know.

I don't believe him when he says he's looking for work and I limit my conversations with him.

SuchASpectacularSpectacle

I know a few girls on TB boards have mentioned freelance work--would that be an option for you?

 I think Sweetie is probably the most knowledgeable on how everything works as far as assistance and whatnot. I live in NW La, semi-rural, and it seems so backwoods that I sometimes think the Medicaid office consists of people chiseling stone tablets. 

achase123

PoundCake:

I have no idea how he's making ends meet.  He's an addict.  And not helpful.  He could be selling drugs for all I know.

I don't believe him when he says he's looking for work and I limit my conversations with him.

Sounds like you definitely cannot rely on him.  Is there any other p/t work that you can do?  Can you sell any jewelry or anything like that?  Stuff on ebay?  I'm trying to get creative here.  I had to sell a diamond and white gold bracelet and necklace in order to keep making ends meet.  I have also had help from my family, which, it sounds like you do not.

I am so sorry you are going through this.  ((HUGS))