Hang in there. We all have been where you are. Take baby steps.

I'm sorry things are not too good for you at the moment, can you not get any help via the goverment, i dont know how things work in your country but here if your a lone parent and have no work then you can make a claim, also have you tried claiming because of your illness? i hope things start to look up for you sweetheart i know what it is like bringing up children on your own, my husband at the time walked out on me for another woman and left me with our 5 to bring up it sure wasn't easy so my heart goes out to you. I am thinking and praying for you and i'm here if things get to rough if you ever need a friendly word. take care, God bless love and many hugs Ellie

I definitely relate to being in denial. Sometimes that seems like a great strategy it keeps me in high spirits when I'm not flaring up. When I DO flare up, I almost feel surprised all over again with a condition I thought might have just "gone away" or faded in severity. Anyway, I'm sorry you are feeling this way.

I think you can still dream. You may not accomplish your goals as fast as you would have liked to or you may have to rearrange your path, but don't give up.

As for supporting your family is disability an option for you?

I wish you the best you are not alone.

Dear Brandy,
So sorry you're going through so much bad stuff. My heart, thoughts & prayers are going out to you & your family. Yes, we often go back & forth Btween denial & acceptance, & there's no shame in being sad from time to time. We're all here to listen & offer support. Ellie23 brought up a good point--are you eligible 4 disability or anything?

Oh, darlin', I do wish I could help you. I, too, have been there, done that. It is so hard, especially when you are ill. The father of your children should be paying support. Have you checked with Child Support Enforcement on this? If he has a job, they can attach his wages, and as others have said, you should check into disability and/or state aid. There are many programs for single moms out there. Not just a monthly check, but also medical coverage, food stamps, help with rent and utilities, etc. I know it can be hard to ask for help, but there is no shame in being ill and needing assistance. That is what these programs are for. aplease check into what is available to you. Your health will certainly suffer because of your stress. Please do whatever you can to ease your situation, take care of yourself, and know that we are here for you, with support, love, willing ears and open hearts. Blessings and hugs

Oh Honey, I hate to hear you so down, but I am happy that you feel safe enough to share with us. We don't have the answers all the time, but at least you know that we care about you and wish you well. Baby steps baby steps. You beat Breast Cancer, you can beat this also.

Oh sweet I am so sorry you are so overwelmed at the moment.Maybe it is time to except your limitations and try for disability.It is hard to cave to this but if you don't get the proper rest your body needs how are going to look after those precious children.It took me a long time to find acceptanc.I bascially worked till I dropped.So give your self a break from work for you and your kids.Your dad sounds like a wonderful man. you are in my prayers marilyn

THE GOOD NEWS IS THAT YOU ARE IN THE RIGHT PLACE FOR COMFORT AND BEING ABLE TO SAY IT TO US HERE...WE WILL WALK THRU THIS WITH YOU....BLESSINGS....HELEN

Yes we understand.
I tend to over do things then pay for it by being down for 3-4-5 days after.Learning to stop before i get that far.
Elavil did not work last night,was up until dawn then slept maybe an hour but had to get up & move around but now ready for nap.
Hugs & feel better

I am so sorry to hear you feel so bad today Brandy. Please look in to getting help from our great grovernment. It is a pain in the a** but if you fight the fight it will be worth it in the end. In the mean time I have gone to our local food pantry to feed my family in the past when we were really hurting so maybe you can try that.
Take care and I am praying for you...
V

I am so sorry. Your anxiety level must be over the top and that certainly doesn't help with the Fibro. I'll be praying for you.

Thanks so much! I feel a little better knowing that so many of you really do care about me. I love you all!!

I was once told by a doctor that most people with Fibro have A-B personalities. We tend to want to be the best at everything, and when we are not, we get very down about it. You need to remember pace yourself. That is a hard thing to do when your a mommy. Peace, Bonnie

BB,
You can do it girl. You have been there for me in just these few hours on here let me be your friend , YOU CAN DO IT!!YOU WILL DO IT!!!! I know it seems gloomy, i have had some very difficult times physically and financially these past few months, I did not see the rainbow..but there it was waiting to shine, When my last hour of bleakness seemed upon me something shone on me, and graced its gift on me, it got me thru another month another day, even tho i didn't see it it was there. Believe
BELIEVE
BELIEVE,
We are here for you, i know finances can be the worst stress we face, but things will work out somehow someway.
.believe hun,
you have beautiful kids and they are your wealth, you have your family and your heart is rich.
I know it is easier to say than to think but we have all been down this road...thought i would lose my house turn off utilities it has een rough past few months..actually year.
Just remeber to believe in yourself and your dreams, It is not so foolish to believe it will work out and come true for you,
Double hugs,

BB, SORRY I WAS SO LATE TO COME TO YOUR RESCUE,HONEY YOU KNOW THAT YOU CAN COUNT ON US ALL THE TIME, WE LOVE YO SO MUCH AND WILL DO ANYTIHNG WE CAN TO HELP YOU.YOU WERE BORN INTO THIS WORLD FOR A REASON, ALOT OF US DON'T UNDERSTAND THAT B/C WE ARE IN PAIN ALL THE TIME, BUT GOD HAS A PURPOSE FOR YOU, HE JUST HASN'T LET YOU KNOW YET,,,BUT I PROMISE YOU THAT HE WILL....LOVE YOU....HELEN