Really need to move-out SOON!

Definitely, Networker! 🙂

Good going, Ange! Now find a way to reach your goals. Keep visualizing them and everyday, do some little something to come a little closer to them. Never give up hope. And you’ll reach those goals. Your mind will find a way to make your goals become a reality. That’s what is meant by the old saying “you make your own reality.”

Don’t worry about Stepdad. When he sees how serious you are about reaching your goals, he’ll come around. Don’t let him stop you from reaching for the sky. Your mother is proud of you, if it went over well with her. Just keep remembering that. And don’t give up. Bravo, Ange!

What a great start, Ange. Now keep your chin up and your focus forward. Wishing you all the best in your plans. Blessings.

Ange, I’m glad to hear you’ve made a plan! Don’t let your stepdad bother you too much. It sounds like he doesn’t have much positive to contribute, and you will probably be surprised by how much better your life becomes without having to deal with his negativity on a daily basis, about every little thing.

Keep focused and looking forward to the day when you’re out!

Glad to hear it went well with your Mom. Sorry Step-Dad wouldn’t stay to listen. I second what Jo said on the fact that once he sees what you are doing, maybe he will come around. If he continues to berate you, you can bring out the list again and say, hey I made a plan that I am sticking to. There is no reason for you to get on my case. Obviously you are unhappy with your life but that is no reason to take it out on me. You knew coming into this marriage that there were children involved.

I would check into finding out if there is a local community clinic where you can get your medications at a lower fee. They ususally work on a sliding scale. Car insurance – you might considered getting the lowest level (I think it is 15,000/30,000 coverage and up your deductible for now (unless it is already high. Consider a deductible of $500 or $750). Also, you might consider checking into any governement subsidized program for your jobs at the multiple school districts. Maybe they have some sort of program.

Good luck. Hugs and purrs.

Hi Ange,

First, even if you’re no longer in college, you can still go look at the bulletin board there and see what’s available. I’ve done that myself and there was a lot of possibilities.

Also, checking out DVDs and books from a library is a great idea. I used to buy my books and that added up quickly. I just read paperbacks, but I read on average six of them a month at about $8.00 a book – that’s almost $50 a month! Now I get them from the library. I also have many friends who give me books they’ve finished reading. Also, you can get some great deals on books at used book stores. Actually if you bring in your used books, they may let you trade them in for other books, I’ve done that. At my old job, I started a box where I brought in my old books that I was done reading and encouraged others to do the same. That was great for everyone.

The DVDs at Walmart are inexpensive. You can also go to Blockbuster and get movies starting at $4.99 that were previously watched and save a little there.

As for your medicine, here’s what I did. My insurance dropped me, because they didn’t want to pay for my medication, which was about $130 a month. I explained this to my doctor, who gave me as many samples as he could. I also asked if he’d be willing to double my dose on the two medications I was taking so I could cut the pills in half and save. He agreed and I cut my cost in half! Now when I go to the doctor and he knows about my having no insurance, he always puts on the bill that my visit was short. I don’t know what you call it, but there are different options for him to check off and different rates – I always get the cheapest rate of $55 when I go.

As for the car, I can see that it’s neccesary for you to be able to drive. That doesn’t mean you have to drive everywhere, though. You can still save on gas by using public transportation to get to some places. I sometimes take the bus to a mall about 25 miles from me and pay just $3.00 for the day pass to get there. Gas would have cost me much more.

Ange, if there’s anything I can do, please let me know. Until then, you have my admiration for that effort you are making and my support, love, etc.