I really don't want to air this on a public forum, but I really think the only thing that will help us is a miracle, so we need a lot of prayers.
{edited out story....Thanks so much for your continued prayers and love and support. Thanks so much for all of the FMs and emails}
Ok, so I'm not making the story short at all, but my family just needs a lot of prayers. We need a miracle if we're going to survive. I don't really want to advertise this to the world, but we really need a lot of prayers to get through this. If I still talk abut my wedidng (which we now really can't afford next year) and going on vacations which now won't happen, it's b/c I'd rather just pretend at least for now, on LIW that everything's ok. Not everyone reads NWR, so hopefully I won't have to feel like I'm advertising to everyone. I hope that makes sense. I'm still sort of reeling with this. Please pray for us, and if you know of any organizations that help women who have been abandoned find employment or solutions, please FM me with details.
Thanks, J
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Can you call the comapnies that you have outstanding bills with and explain the situation? perhaps they can offer some assistance in paying the bills off.
and i would also say to see a lawyer - becuase your dad should NOT be able to get away with that!
and try to focus on whatever positives you have - like the people you love and the people who love you
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Oh that is horrible, I can't imagine what you are going through right now. But you are a strong woman and will help your mom get through this. My thoughts & prayers are with you.
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I too urge you and your mother to consult with an attorney specializing in family law. Shame on your father for putting your family through this!
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I'm sorry you have to go through this. I agree, you need to contact an attorney ASAP - legally, your father cannot do this.
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Do you have any siblings under 18?(I'm assuming you are over 18)... tell your Mom to go to Family Court and file a petition for child support asap. It sounds like he's not providing a fraction of what the state would dictate he should be providing.
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slwh2005
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I'm so sorry you have to deal with this. I hope it gets better really soon!!!
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I'm so sorry that you and your family are having to deal with such a difficult situation.
I agree with the other ladies. Call a family law lawyer to see what you can do about making your father honor his financial part of these debts. Also talk to your creditors. You would be surprised what they will do to help because some money is better then none to them. Good luck!!!!
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I'm so sorry that you and your family are in a situation like this -
I have to send many s your way for standing by your mom and making her problems yours as well. So many young people these days would just move out and leave Mom to handle herself, but you are an incredible person for doing this with her, and in the end, it will just make your family stronger. I agree with many other ladies - please see an attorney.
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Jennifer, almost the same thing happened to me and my family. I will send you a FM tonight. Hang in there.. I know exactly what you are going through!
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Jenn , it goes without saying but I'll say it again anyhow
Just wanted to reiterate that we're here for you and we love you
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Jen, I sure everything will work out. As you know, we are all here for you. You are in our thoughts and prayers
ambersmom
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I'm so very-very sorry Jenn. If there is anything I can do, please let me know.
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Jennifer, I can't even imagine what your family must be feeling Like the others said, contact an attorney asap, and maybe contact the utility companies in the meantime to see if maybe you can work out a payment plan or something?
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I'm sorry... All my love to you and your family..
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I am sorry you are going through this. You and your mother are in our thoughts and prayers.
I posted a few job opennings the other day. Let me know what your skills are and maybe one of them will be right for you.
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Thanks SO much. I'm in tears. I was so nervous about posting this online, but I'm so grateful for all of the love and support and ideas!
We're going to defintie;y have to go to a family lawyer. I have no siblings under 18. I'm the youngest, and I know I could and should be out on my own, but I was staying with my parnets to finish college, and I had to even put that and my part time jobs on hold because of back injuries. I'm glad I'm feeling better now. I think fixing my back was a blessing from god to help me get through this.
Lori- I'll look for that post. Are any of those jobs for someone w.o a degree? I have MOST of a B.A. Thanks everyone!
