Mom Confessions
I did all the math on our bills over $1000 due this month most overdue. My daughter is 3 and learned about Santa this year at school, and my son is 1 and doesn't no better so I'm thinking I'll just say Santa forgot? I don't know what to. We already cut back on everything and were still drowning. We don't qualify for any PA, because of my husbands unemployment and the vaule of my car. I can barely keep food on the table. I can't sell my car cause its the only one we have and it's not worth that much. We're both looking for jobs but can't find any. I just don't know what to do. Thanks for listening.
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I'm sorry but here in Alabama they are done :(
Quoting CreziaMommyTo2:
that isnt true... where i am locals are just starting now and through local groups, they always accept people
Quoting Anonymous:
Most if not all of those are done by Thanksgiving and after that don't accept anyone :'(
Quoting CreziaMommyTo2:
angel tree, toys for tots, church donations, local charity groups
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For one....it's not like christmas can sneak up on you. It's the same time every year. This is why you plan and prepare. So your bills are $1000? I feel you. I feel like we are drowning constanty...especially if I have a short paycheck. But you know what? My son will have a full christmas tree. Why? Because I planned. I know Christmas is Secember 25th. EVERY YEAR. the day doesn't change. I started buying one gift a week back in the summer. For the bigger gifts, I would set $20 out of every paycheck. Why not be smart about it? The angel tree annoys me when it comes to people like you who don't prepare.
That is all. Call me a bitch, but I don't care. We are poor, but still have food on the table, bills are paid, and my son will have a christmas (even though gifts don't make christmas)
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Hugs and mommy time are free. "Santa" can bring recycled gifts from the closet to a two year old.
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just realized?
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There are several places to go and get help with food, bills and Christmas. If your only income is UB, you should qualify for food stamps. You said you have a car, use it, you have to help yourself before anyone else can help you. You typed this post on a computer, therefore you have something to pawn. If there is a will there is a way. You have a little under a month to do something, go do it instead of thinking you are helpless.
I don't say these things to mean, but really, saying Santa forgot. IMO, thats a cop out. A 1 and 3 yr. old won't care if there gift costs much, go to the Dollar Tree. If dd is in school, she will get something there, even if its only a coloring book and crayons. I really hope you take a positive look at your life instead of concentrating on the negative things. Good luck and if you want a Merry Christmas, make it happen.
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Crafts.
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Okay this will. Sound harshbut its true Xmas comes once a year are you telling me over the last 12 month you couldn't put or grab a few things? I get times are tough and skimming back I get it. Been there and it sucked but nothing? Come on ladies
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Trust me 3 and 1 they won't remember.
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This. My health went downhill FAST back in June. I was then diagnosed with MS after about $20,000 in medical bills from all the freaking testing. I had to "retire" from my awesome paying job becaue it wasn't safe for me or my patients to continue working and had to get a crappy paying job. I alone am bringing in $3000 less a month than I used to. I have sold all kinds of crap of MINE so I could make sure bills were paid and my son had christmas presents.
Quoting Anonymous:
I pawned my digital camera tv dvd player and jewelery so I could afford atleast a few things for my children. I'm not working due to serious medical problems but I refuse to allow my children to go without atleast a couple things for christmas. Nothing I own is more important than my children. -
Pm me. I will help :)