Life has been hell on earth over the past 4 years alone I have become a divorced mother of 2 children now ages 8 and 11. I lost my job at a major fortune 500 company after 23 years. I was then unemployed for 18 mos. forcing my kids and I to move in with my mom who was diagnosed with advanced lung cancer in 2009 shortly after I was re-employed and getting back on my feet. My mother passed away in April 2011 but not before her house foreclosed and I had to empty her home of 50 years plus move myself and my two children whose father is an alcoholic who now has cirrhosis of the liver and lives 8 hours away. My closest family is my younger brother and father who live a good 5 hours away in Ely, MN. My job is on the rocks because I have been having memory issues due to all the stress of the past few years. I was out on STD from Feb-May undergoing neurotesting not knowing my employer had cancelled my medical insurance because my fmla ran out. I wasn't notified for 6 weeks (during which time all the testing took place) so I never got the results and returned back to work in May but am still struggling. I don't think my mind will ever work the same and I feel so alone. I don't have friends because I can't really be a friend back since my kids have been too young for me to leave them alone and I couldnt afford a sitter. I stopped rec'g child support in June and its doubtful my ex will ever be able to hold a job again. He received public assistance now so I am definitely on my own. It's scary and uncomfortable. I worry all the time.
On Gather, I'm Looking For ...:
people who radiate humor, happiness, and positive attitudes; i need all the help i can get in this area - people to chat with and maybe a penpal?
