Encouraged to apply for public assistance but feel weird about it
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Anonymous
| I'm the OP of other threads about husband not paying child support. I've been encouraged by social services to apply for public assistance, but I feel weird about it. In a few weeks I'll have a job that pays $10 an hour plus tips (I'll be managing a bar and bartending). I have two small children and feel like I am not truly deserving of public assistance. Anyone BTDT? |
Anonymous
| Do it. I paid $200k in taxes last year. I'd rather it goes to you than some politician's pet project. |
Anonymous
| OK, I didn't read the other post, but please please please apply for public assistance. It's what it's there for. |
Anonymous
| Who cares what you feel - its not about you its about your children. |
Anonymous
+1 |
Anonymous
| DO it. It's for your kids, not for you. |
Anonymous
| Please do this for your children. |
Anonymous
| I make 15 a hour and I am on it. I know that it will be temporary as I get through college while working to support my children. |
Anonymous
| Take the assistance. Some day you can help someone else. |
Anonymous
One of many: http://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/656872.page |
Anonymous
| Why didn't you get a good education before having TWO kids? |
Anonymous
Did you mean to post this in the useless responses thread? |
Anonymous
OP here. I have a bachelor's degree, which is part of my hesitation to use assistance! I lived overseas for my husband's career and my career stalled (obviously). But thanks for the helpful input. |
Anonymous
THIS |
Anonymous
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Please do not feel guilty. Use it to get back on your feet.
If kids are in school makes sure you fill out the form for free or reduced price lunch and assistance with aftercare fees. Lots of families are struggling there is no shame in needing help. |