struggeling single mom

[jennwill]

i moved out to az with a promise of a job, and it didnt work out yet, and im now down to like nothing and not sure where to turn out here, i just got the only transportation repossessed and have 9 days left to get it out, im trying to enroll in school and now my cell phone is shut off, can anyone direct me for help, my family wont, due to they think i should move back by them, but my kids are settled finally,with friends, and are happy again

[Barb]

As hard as it may be for you to accept that your folks won't help you unless you move back near them, it would be the best thing for you and your children. Getting help and taking care of the children is and should be the most important thing in your life as a mother. Everything else can come later. Children are resilient and will adapt to going back to where their grandparents live. It would be better to admit that the move to Arizona was not the right move for you at this time then to have to live on the street because your funds have run out and you can not get help from any one in Arizona.

[monni]

That is a tough decision to have to make. The only bit of advice I can give you is that you have to do what is best for you and your child. If it entitles you to move back home, when maybe you should. Just remember that it is not forever and once you get back on your feet you will have you independence back.

[jebri]

I think that you have to decide whether you need your parents help more, or whether you can get by where you are now. There are plenty of resources for meal assistance, transportation, utilities, housing, etc. but they are not something you should rely on to completely support yourself and your family. So if you can't find a way to support your family and earn a living in Arizona, it may be best to move back near your parents who may be able to give you more help.