Please e-mail me direct at..... Troublentaken@msn.com ... thank you!

Hello , We all have been in a rough spot in life , We are in one and I feel as If I failed , I know that I am doing every thing that I can we have a roof over our head , elec. , water and food , I know we are far better off that way than many others looking for a roof , food , water, ect. Here is my rough spot , My son's birthdate will be here very soon . He will be 12 and he is pdd (Autsitc that can function) I want him to be able to have a birthday party . I can not afford birthday presents , Now This is were I am sad to ask . School will be starting up about 2 weeks after his birthdate ( which is in July ) , My choice is to get them ( 2 kids ) school clothes and supplies or birthday presents , I have to go with the school needs . I told my son when he was younger to thank the birthday fairy , we kept that saying , so I hope and pray that there is a birthday fairy out there . Thank you and God Bless ,

                    A very lucky single mom .

The short version is, I was ainjured many years ago, and have been utilizing all my money, personal items and jewelry to get by.  I now  am in extreme need of help to catch my mortgage up.  My medications cost so much that it has completely broke me financially, and  I a m trying desperately to hold on, emotionally.  My mounting medical costs are extreme, however my biggest fear is losing the home I have.  I already lost tmy previoous hoe due to a severe domestic violence case and divoprce.  I just want to keep what I have, and continue to recover so I may be able to work a little in the future.  I have exhausted availble resources, though not many could help.

I have never beeen so low in my life.  I am asking and praying that someone finds it within them to help me catch up in life so I can keep going.

Hey  !! My name is Crystal Coleman I am 20 yrs old and I have two twin boys that are Five months old and their names are Trevor & Leland . They are my Life. . To start off. Evey since I was little I was always in a family that did drugs and stayed in trouble I never knew my mom very well because she was in and out of jail, and I finally met my real dad when I turned 18YRS.I grew up with two brothers one is in jail now and has been in jail since he was 16. My little brother in in high school now and it is his senior year. When i was little i was sexual molested by my Uncle.. I felt that i could not tell anyone but when i did i told my Grandparents because they were the one we called mom and dad . When i told them they didnt belive me so the sent me off to live with my aunt here in Texas.. When i moved here i was treated like crap i had to go to school, cook dinner , wash dishes , wash clothes, clean my aunts room and rub her feet in the middle of a a school night . Her thought on school was that it came after what she wanted me to do for her! I belived in school first .. Anyways I finally ran away from her house at the age of 17 , from their i lived from house to house, and went to school. Thats when i met my husband , I fell in love i thought he was the real thing so we got married Oct 28, 2006 , but little did i know that when I said i do i would be put threw Physicaly and Emotional abuse. ( I got married at 18) I just put up with the abuse because i had no family to run to ... When i got married i was still in High School my husband didnt want me to go to school because he thought i would flirt with the boys , and he didnt want me to go on any school trips for all the same reasons.. Well thats when it all strarted the first time he just punched me in the face once and called me many names but I belived that he loved me so I didnt want to leave him.. But i did and when I had no were to turn to or no one to turn to I went back to him ... and the abuse got worse i had just had my gawbladder taken out when he decided to beat me the second time i was on the couch he decided that he wanted me to go to bed with him and i told him i was not ready for bed that i would be in the room in a min , well he didnt like that he followed me to the bath room and beat me in the shower , when he was beating me I went into an asthma attack and and refused to give me my medication. I left him that time for the second time. But as you might know already i went back because i felt in love and i felt that I couldn't live with out him. The third time he beat me he stopped in the middle of the high way and was yelling at me i told him to get out and let me drive because he was driving crazy because a EMS worker waved at me , when he got out of his little blue GMC truck i slidded over to the drivers side and as i was reaching for the door my husband grabed the door and slamed my head and arm in it many times and left me on the side of the road . This time i was determined i was not going back to him my aunt let me move in and while i was at school she also let him move in felt traped so i was with him again.. The Last time he beat me i was pregnate My friend was going to throw a graduation party for me because i had grauated well i was maken glasses for my party that said Senior Class Of 2007 and in the middle of maken a glass my husband asked me a question I didnt understand him so i asked him what he said and he started beating me, little did i know i was pregnant he held me in a conner and beat me and when i tryied to call the cops he took the phone and beat me more and the tore the house phone out of the wall and called his step mom and told her not to let me use the phone... I got out and when i did i went to the hospital and i found out i was pregnant 2 weeks later i was so excited but when i went to the hospital i found out that i was suspost to have triplets but when my husband beat me i lost a child. I was so upset with him, i couldnt figure out why he would beat me so much and just think everything was ok. I stayed away from my husband for 4 months and then i decided i was going to give him one more chance and this time it was not for me it was for the kids.. Well i didnt go threw physical abuse this time it was all emotional abuse this last time and i ended up having my babys earily because of all of stress and stuff he made me do , When i had the kids i thought it would change my kids lived in the hospital for 35 days after they were born i never got to touch my babys when they were born just a little while after they were in the hospital. They had so many cords on them because i had them 2 months earily. I went everyday to see my babys and my husband started getting jelious so i told him he better fix his act because if he didnt that the kids and i was leavin because we didnt have to put up with his crap. When the babys got out it was getting worse he didnt want me to have anything to do with my kids, and remember me telling you that my kids are my world well my kids gave me the strength to leave him for good , I went to a Family Abuse Center for a week now im living with a friend and i am getting a divorce. Every now and then I think mabey I should just go back because it might be easyier to just live with him because I have no car , no money and no house, but you know what  I refuse to go back to him when im breaking down and thinking about going back I listen to music . I Call this a Lesson Learned, and hold my two wonderful boys . Because it was a lesson Learned . I learned the hard way , but alway turn to god even when no one eles is their he is!! God knows what i went threw and he will take care of it at the end!!

Hello,

Well, i am a single mother of three beautifull children ages 2, 6, and 7. I am not working right now due to my lack of experience and flexable schedual. But I am trying to work that out. I often find me self struggling with food and gas. which I think is normal with alot of people these days. My main problem right now is i want to move but i dont have the swecurity deposit.i will have to write more later....................

after reading other peoples post i really dont feel i should be asking any one for help. i have alot more than most and consider my self very lucky. one should not ask for more than they know they need.

I’m a 42-year-old single mom of a 16 year old. This really is very hard for me to ask for help but I do need help financially to help support my daughter. I was married to a man that I thought I could trust and that would always be there for me. I night he was drunk and dragged me through our house by my hair, throwing me into the walls, furniture and face down on the title floor and tried to kill me. The house is over 2200 sq. feet. I was in the hospital do to my injuries. We had only been married for 7 months he was my high school sweet heart. Come to find out he had done the same thing to his first wife. I have been physically injured that will effect me for the rest of my life. I will have to go to physical therapy for the rest of my life. I do have a full time job but I just don’t make enough money to take care of my daughter like I had done before. I’m limited on what I’m able to do but I do my very best. My daughter and I now have to live in a 1-bedroom apartment for $845.00 a month plus I have my truck payment of $354.00 a month plus all the normal household utilities need and food. My daughter and I share a bedroom now. She is at the age now that needs her own room but I just don’t make enough money for a 2-bedroom apartment.

If you need proof of the Domestic Violence you can check at the Court house in El Cajon California case #C255348 DV. He got away with a slap on the wrist for what he did to me. Please help my daughter and I.

Anything that you could do to help me would be greatly appreciated.

I thank God that there are people in this world that are willing to help people they don’t even know.

Thank you for your time!

Lori

I am an Executive Administrative Assistant by occupation. I have been working for 20 yrs in Corporate Finance mostly in the Wall Street area of NYC.  I am also a writer/artist/lyricist/songwriter. I have published my first book of poetry. You can read it, view it, and buy it on: www.freedomroadsbooks.com  I live here in the Southwest but am relocating back to the East Coast, back to Brooklyn, NY where my family and I are originally from. I will need help in getting and securing an apartment in Brooklyn, NY for my two children and I. One month's rent, one month's security, and possibly one month's Real Estate fee to be exact.  Please read my article "Homeless In New York" to read why. Click link on this page below.  You can email me with comments or suggestions at: cmfriedman01@aol.com.

You can read some of my poetry online at: www.ilovepoetry.com and on www.purpledream.com  You can also send me feedback at the above email address to let me know what you think about my poetry if you like.

Hi, my name is Kerry and I have 4 daughters.  They are 4, 6, 6 and 16.  About a year and a half ago, I left an abusive marrage to try to make a better life for me and my girls.  Things have been pretty rocky since then.  My ex is refusing to let me go and refuses to sign any of the paperwork.  He is trying to get custody of the girls and calls children's services on me all the time.  (The ladies from there are WONDERFUL!  I have nothing but good things to say about them, and they have always quickly closed the cases, but it is a horrible abuse of the system on his part and keeps them overworked and is a form of harrassment). 

 Anyway... I work two jobs.  One in the morning and one in the afternoon so that I can get my twins from school and take them to the daycare.  This also allows me to take them to the councelor's apointments and lets be be availible to go to the school when one of them is throwing a temper tantrum (hey.. Daddy throws things when he's mad, why can't I?).  Anyway, this means that I currently don't have health insurance.  I take a drug called effexor for Fibomyalgia (which is a disease that causes chronic pain).  It is $140/month at half the dose I'm supposed to be taking. 

I've never been in the position of not being able to give my children something for Chirstmas.  I don't have any family (my Mom died 2 years ago) and I dont' have any credit cards.  I do make fairly good money and their Dad is currently working and paying child support, but at the moment, I have to pay my lawyer, and the court appointed Gaurdian and every time he calls Children's Services or some other authority on me, it costs over $1,000 for me to clear my name and pay everyone to investigate something that didn't need to be investigated.  (sigh)   

I'd like to give them some art supplies this year.. we color and paint and craft all the time.  If anyone has some extra art supplies, material or yarn, would you consider donating them to us for their Christmas?  

Thanks for your kind thoughts,

Blessings,

Kerry 

I am founder and President of Baby James Foundation for children of abuse and their non abusive families.  We are as well trying to pass a law there if you would please read Baby James Story and sign the law here.  Baby James is my stepson who was abused by his biomother that I am working on adopting.  If you would like assistance through the foundation you may also fill out an application which can as well be found on the above link.

I have 3 biological children; Nicholas 20, Megan 16, and a angel son (Justin) who would be 17.  Justin was stillborn at 8 1/2 months along.  I as well concider Baby James mine and he always will be.

I am married to my third husband, James' biofather who means the world to me. 

I am a survivor of sexual, physically and emotionally abused as a child.  I was then abused physically and emotionally with my 2nd husband. 

I enjoy writing poems and working on websites in my free time. I love all animals especially dogs though. 

I'm an abuse survivor, and last year I was finally able to escape my marriage after 22 years. My oldest son is away, serving in the U.S. Military, and I have dependent children living at home.

During my marriage,  I was not allowed to develop a career outside of my home. I've been doing volunteer and community service for many years however, and I've been able to assemble a good resume (administrative/clerical). But I have three barriers to employment: 1. I'm over the age of 45, 2. I live in the State of Michigan, and 3.  I've been out of the workforce for so long that I can't find a single employer that will give me a break.

My children and I have been eating out of the food pantries for nearly a year now and we are all physically sick, and emotionally exhausted. I have suffered permanant health problems because I've not been able to maintain the special diet that my health requires.

Our financial situation is quite serious: my financial resources are exhausted, and we are living well below the poverty  line... I struggle to pay our most basic expenses every month. I never get them all paid, and my mortgage is falling behind.  I have no emergency fund, and no savings. I have over 8,000.00 in debt that I did not incur during my marriage, but I am now responsible for... I try not to think about it, all that we are able to do now is survive.

I am also all alone in the community where I live, and have no friends or family members to depend upon... no support system whatsoever. It's been a very hard time for my family.

I have two immediate and desperate needs: a job, and about $800.00 to replace my 26 year old vehicle.
The engine is failing rapidly, and we will soon be without transportation. I will not be able to continue my search for employment without a car.

I am asking readers to make a small pledge, in any amount, to help me purchase a used automobile... my most immediate need. If I have friends who are willing to assist my family, I'll set up a PayPal account for that purpose. I will perform one hour of community service work for every 50.00 pledged with an additonal 6-8 hours of volunteer time per month for the next six months pledged, if I achieve my goal by December the 1st.

If you are an employer in Southwest Michigan, or you can make a referral for me where you work, please contact me. I'm a sharp, skilled and motivated individual with a strong work ethic and an excellent clerical/administrative resume, and I will be a real asset to your company or corporation. I will accept any legitimate position that I can find in Southwest Michigan. I am seeking daytime/1st shift work as I have no support system and am caring for my children alone.

It is very hard for me to ask for help, but my children have suffered enough and so have I... please consider my family, and keep us in your prayers.

We need your help! Our story!

My name is Elizabeth. I am the 34 year old single mom of three wonderful children.  Anton is 7 and great in school. Kaden is 4 and very rambunctious. And Sumera is 8 months old and amazes me every single day.

This is very hard for me. I have always found a way to make it but now I need help. I need help to pay my rent, to protect my children, and move on. At this time without your help my only way to get help is to go live at a shelter with my kids until they can get me into housing in 6 -10 weeks  or so.

PLEASE help do not let this happen.

 If you are willing to make a large donation to help me get back on my feet for a while I can provide my protection order as proof of what I am saying. If you can send a dollar or whatever it would be so greatly appreciated.   

 I am writing this for me and so that you can understand. Please do not judge me. I want people to understand that this goes on all the time behind closed doors and there is no help out there.

I want you to know our story but I’m not sure where to start but here goes….

In August 2005 I meet a man and his daughter at a park. I was in an alcoholic relationship and more than ready to leave so the boys Dad abd I split up the man I meet at the Park, Bill, and his daughter Kylee moved into a my house. 

Everything was great for a while. I worked on the internet selling stuff and he had a job as well. About a month later he lost his job….things started to get bad. He was demanding money, yelling, screaming…… then he got pulled over by the police. I bought his story that the drugs were not his and bailed him out.   

Things at home had gotten worse but I was pregnant so I tried to deal with it. On December 2, 2005 Bill got up screaming and yelling. Things got out of hand. I called his Mom and begged her to come and get him. She would not. Things just got worse he was pushing and threatening to kill me if I did not give him $20 and let him take my car. I tried to grab the phone and he pushed me down. I told the boys to get their shoes on and we left. I was arrested down the road while getting gas and  I went to jail for domestic violence. When I left my house he slammed himself into the wall and called the cops and said that I hit him. The cops did not want to hear my side they just arrested me in front of my sons. I was released from jail the next day but had no where to go except a shelter. You see, when you call the cops the person who calls the cops automatically gets the house until you go to court.

20 days later all the charges were dropped and I got my house back but for 20 days my kids had to stay a shelter. We were granted mutual restraining orders for 6 months. 

I spent my pregnancy with myself and the boys. (My family is 200 miles away.) My sister was there for my c-section. Everything was fine.  Then…I called him to tell him about his daughter. He met her. And yes…. He won me back over. He said that he was ob drugs then and was going to rehab, and, yes, he was. He was in the amends program to help those who have a problem with domestic violence. And, yes, you guessed it, I bought it and moved him back into my home.

Once again, all was fine at first… He was attending rebab, AA, and his amends classes.

That lasted until he couldn’t keep a job, then he was screaming and yelling and telling me how hard it was to stay clean and be a dad and everything. He had even started abusing Kylee, his daughter. He slapped her in the face and busted her nose, he almost broke her toe….

What was I to do… He got a job but it was only enough to pay his fines and gas for his classes. But something changed because he had a job and his counselors were telling him that he was doing so good he was getting arrogant and meaner. He wasn’t attending his AA classes anymore. He was forging the signatures for his program.  He was threatening to kill me and put Kylee away if we ever told on him. He was bragging because he was doing Somas and they didn’t show up on his drug test. 

The… he got pulled over in my car. When I got the car I was ecstatic. Yeah, now he was violating his probation and he would be gone. No, they called me to come and get him. I had top but I had to find a way out… but how??? What about Kylee???? He had threatened to try to take Sumera and he promised that he would find a way to take my kids away or me away from my kids.

Life went on, screaming and yelling everyday. I had to quit making any extra money because Kaden, my son, did not want to be around Bill. Kylee would cry when we went to get him. We begged him to leave and leave us alone. He promised that  she would never be with her mom and he would take my kids away or put me away somehow. I told him that I could not give him my child support (for the boys) to pay his fines, Because I told him that I had lost my card. He was crazy screaming yelling, pushing me down. 

On March 10, he got up out of bed screaming and yelling at everyone and a big fight started. He grabbed Sumera out of my arms and ran to the back bathroom with her. We all chased him and begged him to let her go. He was screaming and yelling about how he could take her at any time and I would never see her again. He was hitting at me at the same time and swinging her around. We were all crying, except for him… He was threatening to call the police and me and have me taken away just like last time, he would smirk. 

We all got into the car because, would you believe it he had to go to his last amends meeting or he would be violating his court order. So, I took him and he graduated, it like to HAVE MADE ME SICK. THIS MAN COULD BULLSHIT ANYONE AND THEM BELIEVE HIM.

Then, I took him to work I wanted to run but What would I do with Kylee. I called the shelter; I had a plan for the next day. I went to get him like everything was fine but it wasn’t he was yelling all the way home about needing money……

We got home; I put the kids to bed…. I was not prepared for what happened next.

He was screaming and yelling in the kitchen, he pushed me into the wall…then turned around and pulled the phone out of the wall and told me to go to the bedroom. He came into the bedroom with a knife. He pushed me down on my bed, he held the knife to my throat and said I will kill you if you tell anyone bitch and moved the knife on my throat that I could feel it but not enough to cut badly.  He then told me to get up on the bed and I did. (My daughter, 7 month old, sleeps in her bed beside us) . He ripped my skirt and my hands above my head and raped me…….right beside our daughter…..when it was over he put his leg across me and told me to go to sleep.

I had to sleep there all night worrying about what to do the next day.

At 7am I got up with the kids and got 2 of them off to school.  Then… I went back to the house and told him that he had to get up and go to work early because I had to go get money to pay my rent. He bought it and went to work. I dropped him off and drove  straight down the hill and called the Abuse and rape Crisis Shelter. With them we made a plan to get protection orders and keep Kylee safe and get her with her mom  without him knowing it and then go to the police. We did such but I had to lie to him everytime he called me. After getting the kids safe I went to the police station and then to the hospital for the rape kit.

THEY ARRESTED him that night at work. He has been indicted. He is in jail with a $250,000 bond.

But, now, I need help. Because of all this I have lost my regular income and need some help. I do not want to have to go to the shelter with my kids. I want so desperately to be able to move and start a new life with my kids without becoming homeless to qualify.

I am amazed that there is no help out there, or atleast none that I can find. Most women stay with men who abuse them because of the finances, why is there no help????

Someone Please help me to start a new life. A SAFE life with me and my family.

Thanks for listening……please, please HELP IF YOU CAN OR IF YOU KNOW ANYONE WHO COULD HELP!

Hello my nickname is Coco.  I need help relocating back to NY.  I have two children, my son is 11 and my daughter is 16. We need to relocate back to Brooklyn, NY (where we are originally from) because of a terrible living arrangement and relationship with my childrens father.  The children and I have been crying out for a very long time to get away from this environment, but have been financially powerless to do so. I have been working as a temp here in the Southwest, but have not made enough money to secure moving money or money for one month's rent, security, or possibly real estate fee for an apartment in Brooklyn, NY.  My daughter in an effort to alleviate this burden on me, put in extra hours and OT on her summer job because she knew the despiration we three faced in trying to leave.  We have secured enough money to put our belongings into storage and to fly out to NY so that I would be able to register my children at the NYC public schools which starts the day after labor day.  We are in a deadline crunch.  However, my sister has offered and has fought me at the same time in allowing us to stay with her in Long Island temporarily until I can get us on our feet.  She has outright "refused" us to stay with her because of her fears regarding her lease, possible problematic living arrangements, the possibility of financial burdens she might face by haveing the three of us stay there with her temporarily. She has a good secure job and is a NYC School Teacher.  She has recountered on and off stating that it would be ok for us but only for one month.  But, I cannot guarantee I will find a job in one month, the money for an apartment in one month, or even get a job in one month.  I have made necessary arrangements as best I could to continue contact with NYC employment agencies, and realtors, and landlords.  They all require the same thing - "you must be here in NY before we can do anything".  I have gotten a thumbs up with regard to securing employment in NYC ( I work as an Executive Administrative Assistant) in the Financial District (what I used to do anyway) and a thumbs up with regard to Realtors confirming that they have $1200 a month apartments available for me. However, the fact remains that I, and my two children could become "Homeless In NY" if my sister persists in entertaining her fears. The NYC agencies for the homeless and public assistance require that I become homeless first before they can even begin to help. I must prove to them that I am homeless beyond a reasonable doubt. And we will be placed in a shelter in the Bronx indefinately, until permanent housing becomes available. I am afraid of this. Please....!!!! I just need money to put down on an apartment - one month's rent, and security.  I will be looking into apartments that don't require a fee like on craigslist.com - to make it cheaper for me.  However, I cannot guarantee that I will secure an apartment like this after everyting is said and done anyway.  You see,  I will be a single mother with two children-a more high risk tenant to most landlords. I...can... get an income verification once I start working - even if it be temp work - from any staffing agency one I begin working with them. I have worked for approx 20 years in NYC as an Executive Administrative Assistant in Corporate Finance mostly in the Wall Street area.  I am also a writer and have published my 1st book of poetry and am working on my second. I am also an artist. My children are bright, beautiful children with alot of potential each.  They will offer much to this world and I will do my part as a good parent. We do not deserve to become "Homeless In NY" because people in our lives care more about their own money then their own family. We are escaping a bad situation at home. We have come along way. We are good people and have paid our dues and taxes like everyone else. This alll seems so unfair to us!!! PLEASE HELP US!!! GET ON OUR FEET!!! PLEASE ANYONE LISTENING!!!  Please respond via email to cmfriedman01@aol.com  

Ive recently broken away from a marriage wich included severe domestic violence due to my soon to be x husbands addiction to methamphetimine.

In order to keep my children safe and escape the situation I had to split my children up by allowing them to stay with realitives.

I have since moved to Southern Oregon from the situation in South Carolina to be closer to my mother.Ive been in Oregon for almost 6 months and have been able to work and have 2 of my children back in my care.

My needs come from the fact that no matter how hard I work it just hasnt been enough to get all the way on my feet.I reside with my mother,grandmother and 2 children 4 and 16 years of age.I need to get out on my own for my children I have,my children I hope to soon have back and for myself. I just need a little backing ive found it to be impossible to be a 36 year old single parent who has litteraly had to start over with absolutly nothing but the will to survive,to beable to get on my feet.

Im not sure what my post will bring,if anything at all,I just seen the site and figured id throw it out there in hopes that somone some where could identify and have the heart to help somone who is more then willing to help themselfs.

Thanks and good luck to all who are in need of help

This is something I am not accustom into doing.  For I have always found a way to fix what ever issue I have in my Life.  But, it seems this one is a bit bigger than I am.  I am a domestic violence survivor, and I say Survivor due to the fact it was my Ex husbands intent to kill me but thanks to my persistance and dire need to want to live and have a good life I gained it after five years.   During this time I was diagnoised with a blood disorder called ITP, however, I am now in remission thankfully so.  But my situation .. albeit not important to some but very important to me... is one of dire need.   Due to all the beatings I obtained, and the medications of my blood disorder.. two things have occured.  One my teeth have nearly broken apart, to the point now I hardly have any upon my top and some on the bottom, I have consulted dentists and none will work with me due to my past credit history " due to my divorce it suffered immensily so", and it seems they wish to tell me about a drug called Meth.  I have tried to explain to them I have not nor am I currently or ever will try such a thing, and that all my scars on my arms face legs are from my ex husband, From cigerrette burns to knifes to just plain out beatings and what have you.  They said that I would have scars on the bottoms of my arms if such was true, .. well if your tied up and restrained, aint much you can do in ways of fighting now can you?.. . But due to these two things, I have been fired from jobs .. rediculed.. simply humiliated and I cant take it no more.  Please, if there is someone out there that can aid me, help me get my life back.. I would forever be grateful for the rest of my born days and there after.  Thank you 

I am a mother of 3 working 2 jobs. I am working as hard as I can, and trying to make ends meet for me and my children.

As a victim of domestic violence, I have done everything possible to get out of the position I was in, and am just looking for a little extra help.

Anything is appreciated, as it seems everything is going wrong.

Thank you for reading this.

My paypal email is tchristenson@gmail.com

I am a single mother to a special needs child.  We have had a difficult time with our schools here due to his special education needs (language & sensory impairments), along with his battle with severe depression, anxiety, tourettes...just to name a few.  I have health issues myself; celiac disease, polycystic ovarian disorder, shingles (for the 3rd time), & mental health; Bipolar 2, depression, anxiety, OCD.....just to name a few. 

We struggle because with all of the mental health issues it greatly affects my physical problems.  Having celiac is something I have struggled with most of my 35 years of life, though finally tested positive for just a few months ago.  I have had to undergo every gastroenterological test you can imagine.  I requested the celiac test nearly 6 years ago and I have been very frustrated over this.

I have worked my entire life.  I graduated from high school, received my Barber license, and have attended 3-years of college.  At one point I was working two jobs and going to school full time but due to the domestic violence taking place and my child exhibiting serious signs that something may be going on with his mental state I realized I had to stop and focus.  His other parent has not been in his life for nearly 6-years, by court order.  I received $25 in child support when my child turned 6 which lasted for just a short time - the 11th birthday is up next. 

Needless to say we struggle like many others.  I worked for a property mangement company for 7-years and as part of my job requirement I had to live on site.  November 2006 I was terminated.  I had never been written up, given a warning, nothing.  Not only did I lose my income but we also had to leave our home.  I was given no reason why.  The job was ideal for me because I worked where I lived and my boss seemed so understanding and was seemingly flexible because she knew of the many issues going on in my household.  I came to work, even when I was sick.  This has been so difficult & humiliating.  I applied for SSI and was granted Presumptive benefits but my claim was denied and I am now in the appealls process.  This is grueling and I feel for anyone having to go through this process.  If I am granted benefits I will qualify for SSD & SSI.  My child receives SSI & I receive a grant of $349 per month with $177 in food stamps.  Due to my diet for celiac the food stamps and money are gone and we barely get by.  It's frustrating to me because I am capable of so much but am unable to do what I need to in order to make a decent living for my child and I.  This is not a glamorous lifestyle and I cannot understand why some people fight so hard to stay on state aid when they are able to work or get their education. 

I want to know what other resources are available.  A friend of mine with a low functioning adult with Autism told me about a program that helps families (pays them as though they were caregivers) to help meet their child (s) special needs.  I feel that I have exhausted every possible avenue financially and I am waiting for my hearing.  I don't know what else to do.

This is a group for mothers who are getting out of a violent situation to talk, share, and support eachother.

I am a single mother of two a boy and a girl. I am originally from PA. I moved to Ohio with the man of my dreams. I decided to have children with this man. After our son was born i got pregnant again. I was very stupid. I let him get away with putting his hands on me before I had my son. While I was pregnant the second time he put his hands on me again. This time he knocked my teeth out and beat me up bad. I moved back to PA where my family is. They have helped all they can. They dont have anymore money. And my childrens father now lives not to far from me.I want to move from Pittsburgh, Pa to ambridge PA.

Please help.

I need help with money to move into a new apartment. No money for a truck help please. Also need money to pay 3 movers $30 each help.

My name is Yvette and I am a very resourceful person.  I am a survivor of domestic violence and agoraphobia, Post Trauma Stress.  For the past 4 years my children and I have been repairing our lives through therapy, prayer and hard work.  I have now been given medical clearance to go back to work. 

I am also a full time student and working on temporary contracts to create recent references on my resume.  I would love to get my PH.D in psychology and work with women and children who have suffered trauma. 

If anyone knows how I can get more aid in funding my education and my bills please let me know. 

Yvette

The give back a smile program can help survivors of domestic violence - here is the link for more information and application :

GIVE BACK A SMILE

If it is at all possible, please help me with dental bills and care.  I just found out that a tooth which had been struck 14 years ago has died and I need a root canal to clear out the infection as soon as possible. Please help.  I have much more work that needs to be done for a total of three crowns.  I have three kids.  I do work, but after 4 years, I still do not qualify for dental benefits.  If there is anything you can do to help out please let me know.

my name is charmaene i am a single mother of two childre a boy 8 and a girl 5 i need help i just got out of a domestic violence relationship and i finally got on my own i moved in to a apart ment and i was working i lost my job because i was having a hard time with getting someone responsible and cheap enough to help with me with my children. so i ended up at home again now i am on the verge of getting kicked out of my apartment because i cant afford to my rent i need help i have called so many rent assistant agencys but i keep hearing the same thying (were all out of funds) call back next month i dont know what to do i dont want t to go backwards i need help if there is any one out there that god puts it on youre heart to help me please help my e-mail is paulmeandyou4ever@gmail.com are my phome number is 503-875-5259 PLEASE HELP ME I DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO