Pregnant & "homeless"

Jody_11Jody_11
edited January 2011 in Pregnant
Today, I decided to call around to find a transitional home for myself because I was told I have about a month to find somewhere to live, even though I have a real home to go to, I've still decided to take that route because they'll teach me independence. People would say I'm crazy because there's a house I can live in, but I choose not to because I know I won't be comfortable. I don't want to be judged, I want to know if anyone has any advice for me..!

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  • Jody_11Jody_11
    @mama_kat...I'm 20 & I'm 14weeks
  • new_mom_to_a_boynew_mom_to_a_boy
    Hunny I really dnt kno what to you. The best advice I can give you even though I understand you don't want to but you might just have to stay in the house you dnt want to. Just untill you can get into a better place. You really dnt need to be anywhere that is unsafe for you because you are pregnet. I'm sorry and I really hope everthing works out for the best.
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  • Jody_11Jody_11
    @mama_kat....Well, I've been somewhat on my own since I was 15, that's when my mom couldn't take care of me anymore & that's when I got involved in the court system, once I turned 17, I lived w/ my bestfriend & older sister because she had custody over me until I turned 18, but even then I had to do everything for myself, now I'm living w/ another family member who asked me to be here & today she said I had to go, I want to be independent, so I thought the home was the best place for me, right now.
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  • Jody_11Jody_11
    @mama_kat....I'm in school, so I get money from there every 6 months as long as I'm enrolled, I'm from Michigan
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  • Jody_11Jody_11
    @mama_kat...unfortunately "the other part", but the good thing about the home is that they help you find employment & housing as long as you work or are in school. . .I definitely looked today, but the waiting lists here are at least 2 years long, that's the same amount of time I'll be in the program, so instead of sitting around waiting, I could be attending independence classes at the facility & going on dozens of job interviews.! I always said I could never see myself in a place like that, but the reality of it is that it'll actually help me, I have a better chance there than being somewhere else.
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  • Bethaney74Bethaney74
    I don't know what your county waiting list is like but you should go to dhs or olsha and apply for section eight housing they can help you get into a nice house or apartment and.pay for it till you can! Also think about the wic program
  • mommy3mommy3
    So glad you're being strong, trying to do the right thing, and asking for advice! I have suge a huge and sensitive heart! I'm gonna pray for you! I've never been in that situation & don't know much about support or anything these other ladies are helping you with, but I'm glad you're keeping your head up!
  • caroline8_rcaroline8_r
    I love real caring people. Stay sweet!
  • brittneyiscutebrittneyiscute
    @mylovemy3 I love ur story bcus women like u give me inspiration and the motivation I need to keep moving forward. :)
  • brittneyiscutebrittneyiscute
    :)
  • islandgirlislandgirl
    I almost cried when I read stuff like this. Honestly im in that situation b4 and its not good. But the only problem now is we moved out from mother in laws place cuz I know that she doesn't like me. Im struggling rite now but im sure ill be fine.

    Good luck to u Jody! Ull b in my prayers.
  • Jody_11Jody_11
    edited January 2011
    Thank you ladies, so much.! I swear, I cry everytime I think about it, but they must be happy tears because I feel like I'm taking a huge step towards independance & doing what's right for me & my baby.! I appreciate all of you for not judging me & even wanting to share your own stories. Congratulations, good luck & God bless all of you.!
  • Jody_11Jody_11
    :)
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