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MissMillie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-05-03 12:49 PM
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Good thoughts, prayers, karma, (etc) needed
I'm having trouble w/ my child support yet again. If I don't get a check this weekend, I'll be way short on the funds I need to make ends meet. Those of you who pray, chant, or are just willing to send me your positive thoughts and energy, I could really use it this weekend.

Thanks.
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Brewman_Jax Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-05-03 12:51 PM
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1. Hang in there!
The Force is with you! :thumbsup:

:kick:
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LuLu550 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-05-03 12:51 PM
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2. as one who has "been there"
you will be in my thoughts. Does your state/county do support collects? When I went to that, the checks came in regularly, the right amount and never bounced. I recommend it if you have the option.
Try to hang it, it has to get better.
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JitterbugPerfume Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-05-03 12:54 PM
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3. Boy, have I ever been THERE !!!
turn it over to the county welfare department
THEY will collect it ,and he will be GLAD to pay
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MissMillie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-05-03 12:59 PM
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5. Yes
The state does the collection here. For some reason, however, I had one really short check in July, and one really short check in August, and because of that, I've depleted my "back-up" fund.

I can call the state to start an inquiry, but the state gives itself 30 days to make the inquiry and the employer of the absent parent 30 days to respond. In 60 days this will be a moot point--either I'll have received some money, or I'll have starved to death.

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prolesunited Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-05-03 01:02 PM
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7. Are there any food pantries
in your area where you could perhaps pick up a bag of groceries to tide you over?
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NYYFan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-05-03 12:58 PM
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4. You have my prayers- I've been there too
Reminds me of the times when my mom had to "do what was necessary" to get the bare minimum done.

You hang in there- we made it many a time, and so can you.

:grouphug:
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kimchi Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-05-03 01:00 PM
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6. You got it, MissMillie.
Chin up, it will all work out.

If not, just drop in on a different friend around dinnertime each night...
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MissMillie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-05-03 01:05 PM
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8. Thanks for the good idea! (n/t)
.
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buddhamama Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-05-03 01:06 PM
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9. if you don't live too far from me
feel free to drop by. :-)

my thoughts are with you. keep us posted.
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wryter2000 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-05-03 01:12 PM
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10. What goes around comes around
Good stuff is coming your way.
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commander bunnypants Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-05-03 01:17 PM
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11. Yea good luck and hang in there

DDQM
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NicoleM Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-05-03 01:22 PM
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12. Done
I'm 27 and my dad still owes my mom thousands and thousands in back support. I don't know if your ex is a deadbeat like my dad was, but if he is, he sucks. x(
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ProfessorGAC Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-05-03 01:29 PM
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13. Consider Good Karma Sent
The Professor
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rbnyc Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-05-03 01:57 PM
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14. Sending vibes of abundance!
I'll keep you in my thoughts this weekend. Best of luck in a tough situation.
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MaryBear Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Sep-05-03 02:20 PM
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15. I know it's no help in the short run,
but he's chalking up negative karma in his relationship with his offspring. Been there, lived that. The pain lessens for the caring parent but doesn't go away. They do grow up and life does go on.

When you have some $$$, try stocking up on olive oil, beans, onions, garlic, and grow an herb garden including onions and garlic. Grow tomatoes in pots if you can. And lettuce and parsley.

Swallow your pride, and go to the food pantry.

{{{{{ hugs }}}}}

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