Posts by rosadesal

Quote: Originally Posted by ewp11100 I have no great words of wisdom, but plenty of hugs. The only thought that came to me was student loans, which ofcourse depends on how much you forsee your self making with a degree....

hey there - i posted a similar thread over in single parenting but i feel like i'm getting slightly off track over there trying to work my way through these decisions... CURRENTLY, i am taking part time classes and working full time...

so, i am currently number crunching like this: rent: $535 electric: $20 (an estimate - this is what i paid at my old place, and i am moving to a new place that is smaller and i have a similar set up) car pmt: $210 car insurance: $67 cell...

Quote: Originally Posted by LoveOhm So happy to see this thread! I am bumping so I can respond later tonight. looking forward to it!!!! okay, mamas...what i need help with is budgeting. finances. student...

la sombra - congrats on moving in together! sounds like you and i are in a similar place in some ways. where in mi are you? you can pm me if you want. thanks for all the encouragement ladies. its been great to read everyone's...

he sounds like my ex. i feel you. we lived together for a while too, but i'm glad i moved out. we have a much better coparenting/friendship now because of it. that's not to say you can't make it work - i've thought about it many times....

about the beating yourself up unnecessarily however, i will say that i have been that person who ended a relationship i wasn't enamoured with, probably before i gave it enough time, mostly because my gut just said no, not right now. and...

hey happy frogs - i work at a grocery store too i don't have section 8...i think the waitlist here in michigan is like 5 years. i do have food stamps and dd is on her dad's insurance but will be on medicaid soon. i'm in school part time...

thanks mamas! i'm feeling a little overwhelmed, trying to pick a new apartment (have been living w/friends in a house, so rent has been a breeze) and am wondering how on earth i'll make it work. i also work retail, so the job security is...

I read, or write, or go for a walk. Anything to remind me to slow down and breathe. Distraction. I lived with my family on and off over the last two years and there were nights where I literally almost felt panicky, anxiety-ridden and I...