Why does it feel so...wrong NBR

AmandaPaige6410 · June 2012

It has come down to selling some of our stuff to buy groceries and make rent and such. I went into my jewelry box and put 4 rings and a necklace on CL. All stuff from my xs, but it feels wrong. I don't know why, and it's making me feel worse that I care. FWIW I'm just attached to the pieces, not the people. I just had to get out that I'm pissed that I'm doing this. I can't tell DH because it would make him feel like shiit, so I came to my venting place. Haha

vnstacie · June 2012

Sorry!! That sucks!

Can you pawn them instead and maybe buy them back later?

Ms5586 · June 2012

I'm sorry hun

Vent all you need to. Have you looked into what it would take for a small home business (Avon, Scentsy products, etc)?

alli&dan · June 2012

Have you looked into temporary assistance, or applied for WIC? I don't know what the income limit are. If your DH isn't working, you might qualify.

AmandaPaige6410 · June 2012

vnstacie:
Sorry!! That sucks!
Can you pawn them instead and maybe buy them back later?

They would only give me a super small fraction of what they are worth and we need that money. I kind of always thought that when I did sell them it would be to buy myself some other, nice piece of jewelry. I'm kind of a jewelry freak.

AmandaPaige6410 · June 2012

Ms5586:
I'm sorry hun Vent all you need to. Have you looked into what it would take for a small home business (Avon, Scentsy products, etc)?

The start up is more than we have. Before he lost his job I was looking into Scentsy and Thirty One for some cash on the side.

Jcraul · June 2012

I think there is a website dedicated to selling your x's jewelry... If you google it you might find it and it might be another good site to use. I don't really know anything about it. Also, do you belong to a church... I know we have a food bank at ours and you can get groceries there once a month if you need assistance at no charge.

My MIL runs the one at our church. You should check with your county there might be similar programs offered at the food bank and what not.

If you DH looking for work? I don't recall all of the details. Since he is home could you maybe get something part-time at McDonald's or something to help bring in a lil income?

AmandaPaige6410 · June 2012

alli&dan:
Have you looked into temporary assistance, or applied for WIC? I don't know what the income limit are. If your DH isn't working, you might qualify.

We applied a week ago and they said it takes 6-8 weeks to get anything. Hopefully something comes up before then.

vnstacie · June 2012

AmandaPaige6410:
alli&dan:
Have you looked into temporary assistance, or applied for WIC? I don't know what the income limit are. If your DH isn't working, you might qualify.
We applied a week ago and they said it takes 6-8 weeks to get anything. Hopefully something comes up before then.

Glad you applied!!

Also, from experience... You sometimes has to hound them before they approve you. I was on Medicaid/WIC before O was here because my insurance wouldn't cover me and honestly it took them 3 months to get me set up. I had to call every week, until finally I got someone who cared and they sent me straight to my person who then approved me over the phone. It was aggravating!

AmandaPaige6410 · June 2012

Jcraul:
I think there is a website dedicated to selling your x's jewelry... If you google it you might find it and it might be another good site to use. I don't really know anything about it. Also, do you belong to a church... I know we have a food bank at ours and you can get groceries there once a month if you need assistance at no charge.

My MIL runs the one at our church. You should check with your county there might be similar programs offered at the food bank and what not.

If you DH looking for work? I don't recall all of the details. Since he is home could you maybe get something part-time at McDonald's or something to help bring in a lil income?

He has been applying places. Took a test for a great job, but that's a long process to get into. He's just waiting for calls back. As much as I didn't want to (because of LO being rediculous attached to me and another major reason) applied to a few bars and places, but we live right next to a major college and I've been given the "We're not hiring but accepting applications" thing every time.

sunflwr0911 · June 2012

Just wanted to say I'm sorry. That really sucks. Hopefully things will turn around soon. Vent all you need to here!

becasmeca · June 2012

Sheet Amanda! I hate you and your boys are in this situation! I hope you find a break somewhere.

AmandaPaige6410 · June 2012

MRoss1982:
AmandaPaige6410:
alli&dan:
Have you looked into temporary assistance, or applied for WIC? I don't know what the income limit are. If your DH isn't working, you might qualify.
We applied a week ago and they said it takes 6-8 weeks to get anything. Hopefully something comes up before then.

Is that for the assistance or WIC (or both)?

I also was on WIC for a while when pregnant. I called, set up an appt for a few days later, and was given WIC checks at that appointment right away. There was no waiting period at all.

Both. I even said it was an emergency situation and the lady told me that's what everyone says

AmandaPaige6410 · June 2012

cmoosey:
I'm sorry you are dealing with this. Any job prospects? Even just misc work to get some quick money?

Right now the best chance is still the mill, but that will probably take another month or so. He's going to fast food tomorrow just to get into something quick.

rebecca9725 · June 2012

I'm so sorry your in this situation. I really hope things start to get better for you soon.

AmandaPaige6410 · June 2012

cmoosey:
AmandaPaige6410:

cmoosey:
I'm sorry you are dealing with this. Any job prospects? Even just misc work to get some quick money?

Right now the best chance is still the mill, but that will probably take another month or so. He's going to fast food tomorrow just to get into something quick.

Do you have Sheetz there? And perhaps he gets a job at somewhere he can eat for free and bring some food home (I know not the healthiest, but at least 1 or 2 meals a week free as you get by)

Yep, It's on his list of places to go. I was thinking the same thing about the food thing.

missbrightside10 · June 2012

I'm so sorry you are going through this. I hope things turn around for y'all soon.

babybmom · June 2012

I'm so sorry you're going through that, but I think it's amazing that you'll do anything for your family. I hope things turn around soon, the world always works in mysterious ways.

jen4ny · June 2012

So sorry you have to go through all of this. I hope it gets better soon.

becasmeca · June 2012

That is it! You made my mothers day extra special--- I cannot sit by any longer. What is your local grocery store?

AmandaPaige6410 · June 2012

becasmeca:
That is it! You made my mothers day extra special--- I cannot sit by any longer. What is your local grocery store?

Oh Beca, that's so kind of you, really truly amazing, but I wouldn't feel right. You're a hell of a woman for offering! And it was my pleasure giving you a good Mother's Day, I love giving gifts!

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