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doorknob 05/20/2013

I've got these papers from cumberland county hud (the county I'm moving to)

Basically what they are telling me is that I need to re apply for section 8 even though I already have a voucher. They also indicated that they can change the number of bedrooms I qualify for according to their guidelines. Great news since I've already got the three bedroom apartment. Well I found out I don't have to worry about that but just reading that stressed me out!

Now I have to run all over the place to get all kinds of paper work done. Something lancaster county hud does for you. I'm very short on gas money and I have travel to two counties to get my court records from my criminal history. Not only that but I have to go to SS office, domestic relations (which is also an hour away), and many many other places.

I also have to travel for two hours to our family cottage for memorial day week end. I have my kids and I'm pretty much expected to show up. I may have to beg for money which I'd rather not, but I may not have a choice.

I have 14 days to get all these papers in. Can I do it? I don't know.

doorknob 05/20/2013

I think I may have forgotten to mention this but gas money is my concern here. I would have to worry near as much if I didn't have to go to my family cabin this week end. Just being around family is stressful as well.

GinaWonders 05/20/2013

What great problems!!!! Woo hoo : )

I'd rather gather paperwork (I can't afford too) for a new apartment, then a perscription or speeding ticket LOL or Bond, bonding someone else out!!!!

You know churches and Salvation Army give gas vouchers... might take another hour of your time, but shit - if you have all your doc's in one folder...................

doorknob 05/20/2013

I'm also a little worried that the courts may charge me for any paper work. I've never been made to get this paper work before in my life. I thought they did a background check on their own (which they do any how) so I"m not sure why I need paper work proving that I have a criminal record when they already know that.

deleted_user 05/20/2013

maybe give the local police precinct a call and ask if the records could be faxed over to be picked up there. and if you say you need it for a volunteer opportunity, there probably won't be a charge. (it's that way up here anyways)

good luck. moving is a giant hissing ball of stress. just keep the end result in mind.

Shelly4 05/20/2013

Doorknob, you have so many challenges and they seem to come all at once. Is your family not aware and supportive of your financial situation? Can you borrow or ask for money for gas to get to the cabin? You can check with churches for gas vouchers for the other chores you have to accomplish or ask for additional help getting the papers you need for hud. I cant believer they can't offer some assistance with this.

I think this whole move has been very stressful for you but that is common of most people. Moving is one of the major stressors for all. Take a few breaths and decide what needs to be done first and how you will accomplish it. Take what you can get from others in the form of help. You are stronger than you think. xo

doorknob 05/21/2013

well the good news is I miraculously found money in my planner that I didn't know I even had! So that should save my butt I hope.

I'm still stressed but now that things are starting to sink in I'm starting to calm down. I just keep telling myself it's not that bad and I can do this. I hope I'm right.

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