Got laid off, struggling to put food on the table for three kids as a single father
I recently got laid off, I am a single father of three children. My friend was supposed to get me right into a job but two weeks later he tells me this job has been filled.
I literally am down to less than ten dollars to my name after keeping a roof over our heads. We’re completely out of food. I checked Facebook to see if my area had anyone offering free stuff.
My wife died a year ago and it’s been hard on all of us. The worst part was our middle daughter was the one who found her. My whole side of the family is broke and her side blames me for what happened.
it’d embarrassing not being able to afford what my kids need. And I have no way of putting food on the table?
Does anyone have any advice for us. I’ve been eating whatever they don’t finish. I feel like I’m letting my kids and my late wife down by not being able to put food on the table. How do I stretch what I have.
I have 4 interviews in the next week one of them I already know I can have the job its more of a formality. But even then it’ll be a couple weeks before I start and then a few weeks for that first check hits. In desperate need of advice or even words of encouragement.
Netizens’ comments
- You are not letting anyone down. You were laid off, that is beyond your control and has no reflection on you as a provider and a father.
- Don’t be afraid to talk to your kids’ school as well. We often have extra supplies for students in need and families who are willing to help other families out (anonymously). It might be a great resource!
- Holy shit. We are in a similar boat. I come to wish you the best and so, so much love.
- I’m sure your childrens’ school has financial assistance to help them with meals and supplies and etc, meanwhile you can work some odd jobs while you wait for your interviews and get a proper job.