So my mom kicked my sisters out again. This time, it doesn't seem like it will blow over. She took drawers of their things, threw them on the lawn, hit one of my little sisters in the head with a screwdriver, put chairs in front of all the doors so they couldn't get in, and slept on the couch to make sure they didn't try.
They've been staying with friends, me, and sleeping in my mom's garage until she goes to work. Then they sneak in for food and a shower. But there is nowhere allowing them to stay for an extended period of time.
I've found a pretty awesome womens shelter that's super close to my apartment that will provide food, shelter up to 120 days, clothing, job skills classes, computer classes, counseling, and housing relocation services.
My sisters are looking at a studio apartment that they'd share, possibly sneak in a 3rd girl to share just to have a permanent place to stay and be able to afford it along with possibly going to school.
However, they are going to need six to eight weeks before they have enough money to move in. Downpayment and all that. They have no credit, but my grandma has agreed to cosign for an apartment if needed. That's also a relief.
I feel calmer having this plan, but there is still anxiety knowing whether or not they will be able to get in to this womens shelter. They're so young, I don't see why not. And with all the services it offers, I know they'll be able to save money and better themselves so they can move out on their own.
I feel completely helpless though. I'm unable to even contribute to my own apartment in terms of bills because of how little I make and having to pay back past-due tuition.
I've been applying for jobs on Craig's List, even one where someone is putting together an anthology of daughter-father stories written from the daughter's point of view. Each story pays at least 400 bucks and if I got that I'd just give it to my sisters to help them find a place. I think I have a good shot.
Ironic that Mother's Day is a little over 24 hours away, isn't it?
It's frustrating now, but I have the satisfaction of knowing that one day I won't have these worries. My sisters and I will be fine and happy and independent despite what's going on now. Despite having two of possibly the most worst parents on Earth. And my mother will lead a sad sad existence alone. She will have to face her demons and skeletons in her closet and when she does she'll realize what she's done by alienating herself from her family this way. She may never apologize, but at least I have that satisfaction.
Happy Mother's Day, guys.
They've been staying with friends, me, and sleeping in my mom's garage until she goes to work. Then they sneak in for food and a shower. But there is nowhere allowing them to stay for an extended period of time.
I've found a pretty awesome womens shelter that's super close to my apartment that will provide food, shelter up to 120 days, clothing, job skills classes, computer classes, counseling, and housing relocation services.
My sisters are looking at a studio apartment that they'd share, possibly sneak in a 3rd girl to share just to have a permanent place to stay and be able to afford it along with possibly going to school.
However, they are going to need six to eight weeks before they have enough money to move in. Downpayment and all that. They have no credit, but my grandma has agreed to cosign for an apartment if needed. That's also a relief.
I feel calmer having this plan, but there is still anxiety knowing whether or not they will be able to get in to this womens shelter. They're so young, I don't see why not. And with all the services it offers, I know they'll be able to save money and better themselves so they can move out on their own.
I feel completely helpless though. I'm unable to even contribute to my own apartment in terms of bills because of how little I make and having to pay back past-due tuition.
I've been applying for jobs on Craig's List, even one where someone is putting together an anthology of daughter-father stories written from the daughter's point of view. Each story pays at least 400 bucks and if I got that I'd just give it to my sisters to help them find a place. I think I have a good shot.
Ironic that Mother's Day is a little over 24 hours away, isn't it?
It's frustrating now, but I have the satisfaction of knowing that one day I won't have these worries. My sisters and I will be fine and happy and independent despite what's going on now. Despite having two of possibly the most worst parents on Earth. And my mother will lead a sad sad existence alone. She will have to face her demons and skeletons in her closet and when she does she'll realize what she's done by alienating herself from her family this way. She may never apologize, but at least I have that satisfaction.
Happy Mother's Day, guys.
