Originally posted by NoahsMommy
You may not be able to remove yourself from your situation like we can, but you really need to.

You, above all, have a CHILD to look after. You need to have a life where you can provide for him. I know you've said that you can and do...but not having money for gas is NOT providing for your son.

Don't think I don't know what you are feeling....my hubby and I had to scrape together five dollars last night for him to get to work and back today. I am in the same boat this month...but I don't have children...and my cats have food and vet care.

I'm sorry if these comments sounds mean. I am speaking from experience being a child advocate. This is a very sore subject in my heart. So, please forgive if I sound too harsh...

I know you think you are stuck, but you really aren't. You say your parents and your bf's parents wont lend you money. I would imagine that stems from you asking in the past. I would also assume if you laid out a plan to fix your current problems and show them some action, they would be more than willing to help. I also know, that churches have ways to help you too. You need to do something about your situation. Its much bigger than not being able to afford the vet bill this month.

You said that without contact with your family, you would go insane. WHY are you in Oregon then? If you aren't married, what is keeping you there? (Not that that should matter, the happiness of you and your son are most important.)

You need to see that the people here are trying to help. We not trying to be mean and ruin your day. We do actually care...
My son has food, diapers, clothing, sicks, shoes etc. My cats are up to date on their vaccinations, wear collars with identification, are fed Science Diet every day which there is still plenty of (we buy a whole bag so it will last all month) and get care when they need. Ihave never had a problem before. Well once I did, and that was a few months ago with my rescued kitten that I bottle fed from the time she was 5 days old.I spent $600 dollars on her care. When Mystic was a kitten I spent $4,000 dollars to keep him alive. He need oxygen, to be fed from a tube etc. and was in the hospital until he was two months when I could finally take him home.

As for being in Oregon, I just got back. I was there all September and decided to come back because Dylan needed his father and I did not want to force myself upon my parents. My son was not happy there and neither was I and so I left. I do know you all care, but you have to understand that I amhaving a lot of things happen lately and am VERY stress, now with Mystic diagnosis I am even worse. I amnot asking for sympathy or whining, all I am asking fori s a friend to comfort me when I need it the most, right now. I know you care, thank you.