Community Chat

[happycat]

@hsawaknow, I am so sorry you are in this position. Do you get disability? It sounds like you might definitely be eligible. I would apply if you are not receiving it.

[hsawaknow]

Thank you for your tips and suggestions. I am on Medical so I am lucky to have health care. I do get SNAP (food stamps)but thats only 18.00 a month. I was told to get section 8 I needed 3x my income to qualify for junior apartment. @Noel, I am trying to take my ex back to court for more alimony. The judge in the divorce left it as temporary, based on my ability to work. That was 4 years ago and my ex makes almost 10,000. A month. I also agree that the daughter just wants me out and is using this as an excuse.
I do have a social worker I will call her, hopefully she can help. Thank you all for supporting me. Im so stressed and cry at the thought of being away from my son. To make matters worse my sister killed herself May 8th. She just got a divorce after 26 years of marriage moved to the Sacramento area. She had plenty of money and was close to her daughter and grandkids. Not close as in loving, but as in distance. I slowly watched my sister slip into someone I no longer knew. She was angry all the time, lost all her friends, lied and became violent. Nobody wanted to be around her, so she shot herself. So Im dealing with a lot of stressors. So right now, your all my family.

[JaneMarple]

Work on one thing at a time @hsawaknow because if you don't, then nothing will be accomplished. Start with the landlord/tenant issue and get that going to give you some time. 

Your sister sounds like she had some mental issues going on, may she rest in peace.

[Katcat1]

@Cakers3,  $1,200 a month would qualify you for Sec 8.

[SeaMaiden]

Sounds like you need to move to where your sister lives.  You mention not wanting to leave your son, but if you are living in a car you will not be able to  have him over for a visit at that point anyway. 

he can come visit you.  Move to your sister's.  You have no other good option at this point. 

[SerenitySilk]

hsawaknow,

I'm so sorry,you're in this situation. Please talk to your social worker. Legally you must receive notice to leave,check your lease. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Don't give up,there's help for you. 

Please accept my condolences on the lost of your sister. 

[I am still oxox]

If you have a work history you can quality for SSDI, unfortunately I am not sure that your residence is covered by any laws..

Contact your local representative's to see if they can help, I also suggest you get some legal help given your situation they may not be able to evict you with out 90 days notice

[Natasha218]

You have a place to go, you can go live your sister.  I know you want to stay close to your son but the reality is that under your current circumstances, you just cannot do that.  You have some serious health issues and you know that you cannot live out of your car or on the streets.  You won't survive.  Is that what you want for your son?  You can maintain contact with your boy, just be honest with him and explain why you have to leave.  That it isn't a choice.  Write, phone, email, FB.  You can stay in contact with him and perhaps you can workout something with his father regarding visits.  Yes, I will pray for you.  

[Natasha218]

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@Katcat1 wrote:

@hsawaknow,  I have never heard of not earning enough money for Sec 8.  That is crazy.  They base your rent on your income but you have to get on a waiting list for apts.  You may have to live with your sister and make some kind of arrangment for your husband to put your son on a plane to Colorado to see you for vacations or something.  I lived in CA for 4-1/2 years in San Francisco.  Yes, rents are very high and so are the prices of homes.  I was glad to move  back to the midwest where I get my money's worth.  Hope you are doing well.  Take care.

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        Yes, I caught that Sec 8 thing too.   Made no sense whatsoever.  She doesn't know what sec 8 is and it appears she has issues that she didn't go into.  She really needs to be with her sister.

[Starpolisher]

@hsawaknow

I am sending prayers your way. I will also light a candle for you. I wish I would win a big lottery. I would give it all away helping people in situations like yours. IMO no one in this country should be without affordable housing or healthcare. I'm so sorry I can't really do more. God Bless you.😇