Single moms: help us help you
I get requests for help, advice, encouragement. I try to repsond to each one personally, even though I’m usually as clueless as anyone when it comes to living more than day to day.
But I’d love to be able to help a little more. So please, when you reach out, tell me where you live. I don’t need your exact address, but knowing your state, country, county, whatever, is crucial for any concrete advice. Be specific. Are you living in a shelter, in a house, on the street? How many children, what age? Are you getting any support?
The more you tell me, the more I and my amazing, fearless, intelligent, creative readers can help you out.
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6 opinions for Single moms: help us help you
Kate
Sep 11, 2007 at 11:53 am
Christina, I envy the supportive community you have built through your pots and comments. I think you and your readers are part of the great female hope.
christina
Sep 13, 2007 at 11:44 am
Oh Kate, that was a high compliment, indeed. You are part of my community, and I need you.
deirdrie mae grant
Sep 13, 2007 at 11:30 pm
i do not know who is reading this . i have given up. i am a single mother not by choice, of two set of twins fifteen year old girls, and four year old girls, i begged once and a lady wrote back saying how am i using the internet, i really trust in GOD now and i am on my feet using a public computer and i really dont care anymore i just know my children and i need help, i work, i plant my food, but dear GOD it is just not sufficient to send my children back to school, i live in jamaica and it is hard to get in with charities, this is the honest truth, iam trying, i am trying by reaching out to someone and hope some will reach out to us. my head is hurting and i need prayers also please, please i am begging respond please.i am also asking for a friend and encouraging friend please
stephanie
Dec 6, 2007 at 1:03 am
I don’t know ifI’m posting in the right area or not, but I am in need of assistance.
My husband left 10 months ago. He took everything, closed out bank accounts, left me with nothing. He told me he was going to be paying all of the bills , so I didn’t need any money. Well, My electricity was about to be shut off, I lost my home phone, my cell phone, couldn’t pay for a sitter anymore. Well, 2 months after he left he served me with divorce papers, has never helped me once overcome all of the late fees and reconnectionfees etc. He is suppose to be paying child support and that doesn’t always happen, at least on time, then he threatens to cut it in half if I complain about when I receive it. Well, I’m about to have everything shut off again the electricity, the phones ( I need them for work), my bank account is a neg. 650. and I can’t find a job.
I need real help. I have 3 children 16 yrs, 3 yrs, and 21 months. I do still live in our house, and if it weren’t for the fact that I already own it he probably would have taken it too. If anyone can help me please contact me
[ED: I removed Stephanie's contact information. If you would like to get in touch with her directly, please give me your info and I'll pass it on to her. Thanks! SoloMother]
deirdrie mae grant
Mar 31, 2008 at 10:19 pm
i did write in september, however no one on board respond, i was a wreck , with diabetis,an asthmatic child and i literally begged for help. my diabetic , is however under control, but i do need clothing and books for my children ages four and fifteen my address is [removed by Solomother... if you want to help her, email me or comment here] GOD BLESS YOU ALL DEE.
christina
Mar 31, 2008 at 10:51 pm
Deirdrie, I emailed you personally back in September. I’m not sure this site is where you need to be for actual help. I know you’re in Jamaica, isn’t there a church or a government agency you can go to? I’d start with my church or a local charity that helps women get back on their feet. Help is easiest to find closest to you. If I can think of anything else, I’ll let you know.
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