Stressed! Help Please!

Updated on February 25, 2009
V.K. asks from Roseville, CA
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We have so much going on right now that most the time I am not sure how I am still able to do all that I do. First ... we have 5 kids. We live in a nice 4 bedroom house so it fits us all and any of you with teenagers know that we need our space. My husband lost his job in October and hasn't been able to get a new one yet. He is working with the county right now for training etc. Through that program we are getting our daycare barely provided. I work full time and like my job but the benefits (health and vacation) suck. My 20 year old is going to jr college and working part time, my 18 year old is still in High School but doesn't seem to like to help out around the house regardless of the concequences, my 13 year old is doing ok but is having some problems dealing with what's happening with my 15 year old... she is going through a really hard time right now. She has been having a lot of problems in school, with cigarettes, drugs, drinking, and cutting herself (amongst other things). We ended up having to have her stay with a county assisted living place for problem teens for a while but her problems ended up bigger than they could even handle because she's suicidal too. She was institutionalize for about 8 days and then released and went back to the problem teen house for about a day but someone showed her a video of cutting and that started up 1000% worse so she ended up back in another facility. We were told she was supposed to be there for 30 days minimum and wouldn't be able to go back to school for a while and would end up doing a home hospital program (which sounds perfect for her). She might be coming home this week. She sounds better... but I am still worried. Besides that, we are having problems with getting the daycare paid for, my husband is looking for a job and has been also working with this stuff with the 15 year old and so isn't able to watch her (2 years old) usually. Then last week we found out that our house that we are renting is being put up for auction in 3 weeks. We can't afford to put a down payment on a place, much less move. I can't imagine living on the streets with my kids. I am not sure what we will be able to do. My 2 year old just got over pneumonia this week too. I am not sure if anyone has any way of helping us or not but I figured I would vent. I am scared of what the future brings. There is no option of us moving in with family as no one lives close or could fit us all. With my 15 year olds problems we shouldn't even be trying to move out of the area because of the programs and help she is able to get where we live. Any suggestions are great.

Thanks!

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C.T.

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Dearest V.-

I want you to call Bayside Church today and ask about two programs they have 1. Acres of Hope..it is housing. It is typically for women and children but they will have resources and know of temporary situations. Second, they have a lot of support and training going on for families in crisis right now. They have a lot of support for moms, dads, teens.
Your stregnth comes clear in your ability to define all that you are going through which means you are looking at everyone's needs, of course forfitting your own during this crisis. This is a testament to your love and devotion even with these very challenging issues. We have had different but very difficult challenges and writing it out, prioritizing what gets done first (safety, health, roof over your head, food, sleep and for me prayer...

I will keep your in my prayers

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J.C.

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First, take a deep breath. There, now don't you feel a bit better?
Sounds like you are in a very difficult situation, but take heart, it won't last long. This is just a tiny blip on the map of your life. I know it feels HUGE right now!

I just wanted to let you know that God does love you, he has good plans for you and your family. He has plans to give you a future and a hope! I don't have any answers to your situation, but I know that He does. Ask Him what He wants you to do next. Don't try to come with a plan and pray for God to bless it, ask God what the plan is and it will already be blessed. Rest assured, all things work together for good for those who love God and are called according to His purpose. Yep, all things. He doesn't cause this bad stuff to happen, but it will use it to bless you if you ask Him and listen to what He says.

Have a blessed day, and I pray peace over you and your family in Jesus' name.

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L.S.

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Dear V.,
You will be in my prayers!! WOW, what a ton you are dealing with hon, I hope it helped a little to be able to vent .. you need care through this as much as your kids, as you are the back bone of the family. I wish I knew some awesome programs that could help. Maybe you could find a rental without a huge down payment? I could SO relate to your story that it brought tears to my eyes. I have three kids, a 17 year old girl with DRAMA, a 9 year old and a 2 year old. We suffered without my husband working for over a year and our marriage barely survived. Where are your family members? We had to borrow money and go into debt, but I am just thankful that my kids are healthy. Maybe some of the other wonderful mom's on this site know of some programs that could help you and your family.
many hugs!! You sound like a strong woman.

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J.L.

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V.....you've got a lot on your plate. I would call Family Services and see if you can find some resources there. i know that they have remodeled the old housing at Mather airport....that is another avenue.

Here's how I see it....your 15 year old is crying out for help....not saying your family life is Beaver Cleaver...but sometimes teenagers think they have the bad end of the stick when thier home is acutally hte golden ticket....and of course hormones has a lot to do with it..I know there are lots of variables...but with any child..if there is no stability in the home it can really put a loop in the child's attitude and behaviour. does she know of the hardship finanancilly your family is going through....this may be her way of coping.....

It may take a move and there may be more hardships, but once you can get some sort of schedule, rhythm going then you can concentrate on what is most important your children.

It may take moving to where family is at....you are not the only family that is doing this now. I have a good friend who has just taken in her sister's children....the oldest has been in 6 schools in the last year and has horrible grades and some problems....now the kids are in a stable home with a schedule and things have majorly turned around.

If you are a member of a church, please go to your minister and talk with him get council...your church may provide services to thier family members in need.

I know right now everything seems bleak...but stay strong as a parent and stay the course. You and your family will be in my prayers.

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N.G.

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Hi V.,

I work for Sacramento Area Emergency Housing Center (www.saehc.org) we run the Mather Community Campus program that was mentioned and also the local emergency shelter for families. We accept fathers and teenage sons, so your whole family would be able to stay together. Every family has there own private room and are provided with three meals a day, child care for the children including homework help and tutoring. Please don't hesitate to seek help. If you or your children broke your arm or leg, you would seek emergency services. Emergency housing is the same thing. We are here when you need help.

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please feel free to contact me personally and i will try to help out ____@____.com.

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C.F.

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Have you checked with a local church? I know that Lakeside church in Folsom helps people in dire straits. If they couldn't help directly they would have information on places that could help. That phone number is ###-###-####. I wish I could do more to help you. God Bless you.

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