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Not sure what to do...

I work as many hours as I can so that I can still get my son to and from school and make all his meals and keep up with household chores. I have some inherited health issues that require testing and check-ups and maintenance. I don't have anything frivolous and my bills, while only necessity, keep going up despite not providing more. I have a loan out on my house because I had to do mold remediation in the crawlspace, needed a new roof and had to cut down some trees close to the house. I have to feed my son, my dog and I. There are necessities I have to buy monthly.

I usually end up with $100 to last two weeks. $60 of that goes to gas (I have a very fuel efficient car), so that's $40 for two weeks of necessities.

I don't have any family to help and the government is taking away my son's insurance, hopefully not mine too as I have long term health issues. I can't work a regular job and most don't even offer benefits anyway.

I don't know what else to do... There's no fat to trim...

Is this America now?

I used to work even less hours and could make it fine. But suddenly, within the past 6/7 months, I'm falling into poverty and there's no way out, no help.

I'm confused, how is someone supposed to make it?

My car and house are paid off. I went to college. I did everything responsibly and reasonably. Unfortunately my parents died young and I have no support or room to improve things.

I'm doing my absolute best but it's not enough.

Is this the American dream?
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SlippingAway · 46-50, F
It's so tough right now, I am struggling too to pay for food. I don't have a little one at home though so I know that makes it so much tougher. I know it's hard, but can you get some food from a local food bank to help you get through at the end of the month? Unfortunately I do feel like this is America right now because so many are struggling and so many people are choosing to just stay blind to that. I am so fucking pissed that they are taking Medicaid away from children and the people who need it the most. Are you able to get State insurance for your son? Here it's very cheap or free if you can qualify. I am trying to get creative, but I am at a point where I may no longer be able to pay for my medical insurance any more. I hate our system here.
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SlippingAway · 46-50, F
@ScreamingFox Yes it's quite sickening they say they are pro life but that only means in uterus, what about the children who need health care and food they don't care. I hope you find some relief with this soon.