How can my mom support three kids alone?

This is a tough situation, and I’ve been through it too. I asked myself what is it I can do to help this situation? I started babysitting at the age of 12, and still am. I help my mom out with the money, and she knows that I’m not out in the streets doing what all the parents thinks that means.

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  :) Amanda is going to have to get a job!! Oops, there goes her Fun Advice time! ;)

Actually, your mom is going to have to get a job.and you may have to take more responsibility for the care of your brothers.

She may also be able to refinance the house so that the monthly payments are lower. Maybe she would also qualify for some amount of alimony from your step-dad.

She could also probably qualify for Food Stamps which helps contribute a few hundred dollars worth of food each month.

If the house is big enough, maybe taking in a boarder might be possible.

She should also check with Social Services and see what programs, organizations or aid might be available to her and you children.

She might also check with the heating company and see if there is a way to average the cost of heating over 12 months instead of being so high during the winter months.

In any event, if she and the home environment isn’t a happy one because of the relationship with the step-father, then she should definitely go for the divorce. Staying together in an unhappy and constantly fighting relationship is not healthy, physically or emotionally, for any of you.

I was a single mom for roughly seven years - the only thing I can say about it, where theres a will theres a way. It was hard… and at times I would just break down and cry once my kids were asleep.. but we made it through by the grace of God.

There are programs out there to assist with groceries, heating, etc. Your mom could simply inquire with your Counties Public Assistance office