sick & homeless

michelle1125

My 3 children and I will be heading to a homeless shelter next week. Our landlord has evicted us. The past year has been so hard on my children and me. I cry everyday thinking about how being in a homeless shelter might make my children even more sad and angry. Breast cancer has turned our lives upside down. I pray constantly and try to remind myself this is only temporary. Anyone else out there with a similar circumstance or words of encouragement? We sure need it.

hummingbyrd

My dear I am so sorry this is happening to you. It's bad enough to be sick, but to have the responsibility of 3 children and no home. Do you not have family that will help? Have you contacted your Congressman? Applied for disability? Even contact the local paper; they might do a special interest story for you. Sometimes public awareness will pressure landlords into being more considerate and not evict you, or open up the opportunity for someone to help you.
Keep the faith. God will provide.
My prayers are with you.
hummingbyrd

inkblot

Hi michelle1125:

I can't even begin to comprehend how you must be feeling. Your anxiety/stress levels must be off the charts.

Is the shelter you'll be going to a Women's shelter? Many of them are very helpful and reasonably good places to be while working out better arrangements. I'm hoping that a good thing which may happen for your children and yourself at the shelter, is counseling. I know you must be in dire need of some help in coping with all you've been through and are still going through. My heart breaks for your situation.

If you're going to a Women's Shelter, the counselor's there can offer a wealth of resources and help you get in touch with the right agencies for the help you need. If this isn't the case, then my suggestion is to park yourself in the nearest welfare office, with your children, first thing Monday morning. If you feel they're not addressing your needs, then go to the nearest Legal Aid office, where you should be able to get some immediate help and advice.

Try to reassure your children and keep them close, showing them all the love you can muster.
Our kids tend to take their cues about things from us and although I know you're all to pieces, inside, if you can try to be brave for them, it can make a difference in how they handle this tough time.

Keep your chin and your head up while you do what you have to right now. There's no shame in what's happening to all of you and there's nothing good to be had by beating yourself up about it. You're doing the best you can, for yourself and your children right now.

I so admire that you're reminding yourself that this is temporary because it truly is, so hold onto that and believe it and keep believing in yourself.

Love, light and laughter,
Ink

SDM1984

Dear Michelle,
I, too, am sorry to hear about what is happening to you. "Inkblot" and "Hummingbyrd" have given you some great advice. Don't give up on the Lord. Continue praying and things will get better. I, too, will say a prayer for you and your family.

God bless you and keep safe.
Sharon