Small steps, babyg. It is a BIG transition. Take it in itsy, bitsy baby steps.

Continued support while you work it through.

Thank you arfie! I keep having nightmares about being gang raped in a homeless shelter. I need to find a way to stop worrying about this. You're right, baby steps. I'm just so scared of the unknown future.

I'm really sorry you're going through this. My parents were jobless for years, I cannot say I know what it is like to be homeless but I can say that I had it pretty close.
Do you have a church or maybe other family members who could help you financially? To prevent ever ending up in that sort of situation that is what my family did, ask all our friends and family for money, go to churches and their charities (any charity you could think of even outside of church could be really helpful) sometimes priests or ministers will provide money, other times they will provide things like food or other necessary items which could help you in the long run to save money, instead of spending on that. I understand if you do have no other family or friends, but anyone or any place that you see as a potential opportunity to get help I think you should take advantage of. Also I understand that your situation is not exactly the same as mine used to be, so I am only offering suggestions.
Emotionally, you know that if you need any help you can come to us for the time being. You'll figure the rest out as you go along, okay? I know it's scary. But, there are good people out there in the world. Find those people. Find the people who can help you. *hugs* Stay strong.

Preciousbabygirl breath..... Focus on how you feel when you're here on DS. And just focus on that feeling. No one here is going anywhere. Your kids are not going anywhere not to stray of the path. They have strong hope that you all can stay together and you should all stay together. Focus Precious. Miracles do happen.
BIG HUGS AND STRENGTH!!!

Scott

I have no suggestions, but I want you to know that you're in my thoughts. Patti

Sending puma power and purrs, Presh.

I've lived in a homeless shelter three times, and from my experiences they were safe places where you can meet people who are going through the same thing. This isn't the end of the world, I promise you that. Just keep working through it and you'll be great, good luck! *hugs*

presh, if you get signed up right away for housing you can be on an emergency housing list - i think.

i also think, that because you are disabled with children, that this puts you at the top of that list - and that they will put you in a hotel with the kids if there are no other available housing options for you - but check into that with your local hud office. you probably have a city housing authority AND a county housing authority.

since you already LIVE in the city you want to stay in, i think, i would go to the city housing authority.

most of the time, you have to already live in the city to be allowed to get housing in that city - you already live there, so you have that. at least, i think you do??? you might want to live in the larger city so you have access to all the services available - but cross that bridge when you come to it. (you may not have that restriction on the city there - they have it in my city because it is a beach town and people want to live here)

i do not believe they are going to let you go homeless - it is important to talk to them right away and get some paperwork filled out. they will help you with all of this paperwork so don't let that upset you, k?

it is a pain in the neck, it is. but it is worth it and you and the kids will be ok.

i believe you will be so much better. so much less... change out of nowhere all the time. just you and your kids and your daily routines.

I talked to my dad and told him how concerned I was and he said that we won't be going the route of a homeless shelter. He said that I can get a prescription to keep my cats and most places will allow me to have a fish tank so I shouldn't have to get rid of the snake. As long as they don't make me get rid of everything that I love then I'll be okay. One of my cats is really old and needs special care. Another one I bottle fed for 5 weeks and then taught him how to eat solids. He's my baby. One I spent over 2000.00 to save after some ass shot him. The last one is almost wild and I don't know how anyone will react to that. She comes in dinner once a week. The rest of the time she is out hunting, except during the winter and then she seldom leaves. Like right now, she's in sleeping in "her spot" by the washer. If I have to get rid of any of the cats it would be her and I'll try to find someone real close to here that would be understanding to her ways and still allow her to go out during the spring, summer and fall to hunt. All in all, I'm more relaxed now and can actually wait this out. I'm sure it's going to be okay. I just have to wait and see what happens next and take it as it comes.