I have two older daughters, they live with their father, and I see them on the weekend, I left their dad, three years ago, because he was abusive to me. My drinking got worse after that, but I tryed several treatment centres. Two years ago I met a man, who was also abusive (more emotional, jelousy). He has been in and out of jail the two years of our relationship. He is the father of this baby, and is currently in jail. I currently live in a short term shelter. I have to leave my city once I start showing so my ex-husband, and children don't find out about this pregnancy. I have no where to go, no resources, I'm scared, looking for advice. Please!!!Pregnant and homeless, I need help and advice, a recovering alcoholics problem.?
If you're in Illinois, try Madonna House. They offer shelter for pregnant women, and they can even help you with your issues.
Madonna House
405 South 12th Street
Quincy, IL 62301
Phone: 217.224.7771
Fax: 217.224.5559
Website: http://www.madonnahouse.net/index.php
If you're not from Illinois, this other website has a complete list of shelters that are for pregnant mothers... Find out what shelter is available near your place!http://www.lifecall.org/shelters.html
Take care...Pregnant and homeless, I need help and advice, a recovering alcoholics problem.?
email me: lady_kt@yahoo.com
i may know of some assistance for you.
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Just call social services in any city where you're located and talk to someone. I'm so sorry you're in this situation, it's not a good one. Do you have any siblings or parents or anyone you can go to in the mean time? Walk into a hospital or clinic and ask for a social worker, most hospitals/clinics have them. Go to a nearby shelter and ask for advice there....you do have options. Find local apartment/ housing that are government owned and tell them your situation....most go by your income and can get you in if it's an emergency situation (homeless, abuse, etc)....Good Luck...i'm so sorry.
Maybe the detox center you were at can provide you with some houseing help. Good Luck!
wow i am so sorry about your situation, what about your parents have you talk to them and how are you getting on the computer???? you should try to get a job and get your own place itll be hard being pregnant but its what you have to do
First off it's great you are trying to seek help - is there a local woman's shelter you can turn too? Sometimes a women's crisis center can help you. If you do plan to give your baby up for adoption I am sure an adoption center could give you some help or advice on where to turn to.
Also a local church might be able to help. I am not an alcoholic or a recovering one for that matter - but don't they assign you a sponser when you are in treatment? If you do have a sponser I would ask them for advice.
It sounds like you have a tough journey ahead of you - maybe you should seek out private counseling as well this is something you don't want to deal with alone.
Also I agree with the other person - if you don't have a job - get one! That would be one positive step towards your situation.
Good Luck to you and I am sure if you act NOW things will turn out for the best. This is something you don't want to dewell on.
not to sound mean but get a job now!!! It is godd that you are sober but you kids need you and so does the one you are carrying. I am not saying you should keep it you are not stable enough for that but get a job. as far a a place to live got to a church they will be able to help you out. Good luck
People..its not that simple to just Get a Job...I would seriously ask the shelter where you are staying, or some other government areas for help. They can tell you better of what they can offer you, I am sorry I couldn't be of help to you, but I wish you all the luck
what city are you in now? I have resources that can help you in the Phoenix area.
Unfortunately not all churches will accept you with open arms, but try anyway...
Find a good Bible believing church in your area and see how they can help.
If they won't help remind them of the parable of the sheeps %26amp; goats.
The Sheep and the Goats
33 He will put the sheep on his right and the goats on his left.
34 ';Then the King will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world.
35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in,
36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.'
37 ';Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink?
38 When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you?
39 When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?'
40 ';The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.'
41 ';Then he will say to those on his left, 'Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels.
42 For I was hungry and you gave me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink,
43 I was a stranger and you did not invite me in, I needed clothes and you did not clothe me, I was sick and in prison and you did not look after me.'
44 ';They also will answer, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or needing clothes or sick or in prison, and did not help you?'
45 ';He will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.'
46 ';Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life.';
Lord,
Please lead this woman to a man or woman of God that will open their arms and accept her in - someone that You have chosen who can help her and guide her to a new life. One that has You in the center of it. Someone who will not only provide for her spiritual needs, but the physical and emotional ones too. Also Lord be with her unborn child - develop him/her into a healthy newborn and begin already to prepare a loving home for him/her either with their birth mother or a mother/father that You have already chosen. Bless this child and lead him/her to life that will include You. Thank You Lord! In Jesus Name, I ask that Your will be done. Amen.
Ahhh, you need some REAL help, good luck.
I am really sad for you and that unborn child you are carrying. Their is help out there you just need to know the right places to go. Here in Virginia there are many resource centers that will give you housing, free food, and help you get on your feet. What area are you in?? I really hope you get help soon. The best bet is to put your baby up for adoption. I am happy that you are doing that instead of abortion.
At the shelter you are in maybe you should ask them if they have any ideas on places you could go? a church would also help you with housing. Just go there and tell them your situation and they would gladly help. I really wish you good luck! I am scared for you and I want the best for you.. Becarful. You will end up being okay, I have faith you just need faith also. Im so sorry for the pain you must be in, I wish I could help you but Im in a little situation myself, just not as bad as yours. Again good luck and I hope you find what you are looking for.
What town and state are you currently in? I would try talking to social services maybe they have some kind of advice or a program you can get involed in.
go to an adoption agency and they will help you. some agencies have familys to adopt the baby that will pay or support the mother until the baby is born. after that you are on your own again and i suggest you enter a rehab program or go to an AA class, they are free. good luck
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