No where to turn.

[AngelaP.]

I do not know what is best for me and my little one. I want to find a way to move out. I might have a possible place because everyone thinks of my ill health, and the fact I can't drive but I'd have rides if in case of an emergency, and drs appts. What am I supposed to do? My fathers anger is increasing becuase of our unfortunate circumstances and my brother well.... He brings strange people into the house and does drugs and drinks.

So what is the better situation? Struggle to survive on my own and provide my son a quiet nice enviroment. Or, stay here where my family fights and does things they shouldn't.

[MamaSueCongdon]

Dec. 12, 2009 at 8:17 PM

I think legally you would be liable to protect your children from your brother's drug use.  Which means you need to move out. If you're actually in such a tight financial situation that you can't move out to a safe place, you need to talk with social services and see what kind of support they can offer you in the interim whlie you get on your own two feet.  Your kids deserve a healthy, safe, peaceful environment, and it's your job to provide it for them - no matter what you have to do to make it happen.

[Becca2072]

Dec. 12, 2009 at 11:09 PM

The ony way you are going to feel better and safe for you and your baby is to be in your own place. I know it's hard to just pack up and leave but maybe you can get up with the Section 8 housing. That would at least give you a house or apt to live in and the rent wouldn't be that much a month. I have three kids of my own(two of them live me full time). I just left out of a relationship of 13 years(married for six of those)because of the drugs,and emotional stress. I know it is hard to do but your a woman and you do have an inner strength and you can do it. For you and your baby. Good luck to you.