Homeless needing assistance.
I just got out of a domestic violence situation with my ex boyfriend. I came to live with a friend thinking she’d be able to help. Or a better word is “want” to help. I met this girl when we were pregnant once, and we followed each other online, she responded to my story saying she could give me a space in her living room. Ive been here for a couple weeks now. She has 5 kids. I started off with helping out as much as I can but I realized it was being abused and taken for granted so I stopped. I stopped cooking for everyone because my foodstamps went like water. I stopped doing the dishes every night because I am just not a maid. I stopped worrying about her toddler because they can’t help with mine. I begged for help with my daughter just so I can get to an interview. I landed a job across the street at Dunkin’ Donuts. I figured out a daycare that will stay with my daughter a little drive away. Theres no bus routes in this area and I have no car or license. My friend has a car but she says she can’t help. She works nights and her man works days. She throws her toddler on her oldest daughter pretty much all day. My daughter catches tantrums here and there but they don’t last hours and she calms down easily (in my opinion). Her sleeping schedule is a little hectic at the moment and it’s just because we’re in the living room. We hear everyone’s tv and movement. My friend asked me to leave the house today with my daughter, to take a long walk or take her to the pool. I didn’t get to bed until 6am last night because my mind was racing. I was supposed to go to a homeless shelter this monday but Ive been thrown around to several different locations saying they can help me but when I call they say they are full and have no space. I understand that my friend wanted me to leave the apartment so she can get some sleep. That’s what she stated in the text. My daughter was tired herself today, she didn’t make much noise, she didn’t run around the apartment she just stood in the pull out couch watching her cartoons on her tablet. We ended uo taking a pretty hefty nap, then I woke up and took her on a walk even though I didnt want to be outside and my daughter was definitely just wanting to stay in bed all day. I put my daughter down for bed at 9pm today. Shes getting better with her schedule because Ive been giving her melatonin. I then receive a text from my friend saying she can’t help anymore. Shes sorry for doing this because she doesn’t want to, ranted about how it’s not my fault things are hectic but at the same time idk what kicking me out will do if it’s not my fault. I asked her to take me to a police station for something to see what I can do there. She said she’s not kicking me out but she’s saying she can’t help anymore. Says she’ll help me call shelters tomorrow morning LOL.
My questions are. Does anyone know of any resources/homeless shelters. Anything in the area that can help me get on my feet for my daughter. I forgot to mention I have no friends or family able or willing to help either. I really am doing this all on my own. Her name is Love. She deserves the world, I am trying so god damn hard. Anything helps, god bless.🙏🏾
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I’m so sorry you and your daughter are going through this. Stay strong, mama. Asking for help shows great strength…here are some options I found. You may already be aware of most or some. Hope this helps! Are you able to share an email??
Please reach out to Urban resource institute, they have a website with information specifically regarding DV and steps that you can take. There is a wait time of about 1-3 weeks for shelter placement, but it's very worth it.
have you tried the spring in tampa? looks like it’s closer to you than sebring and they were helpful for me when i needed them. i think i did have to wait a couple days for a spot to open up tho. ❤️🩹
Go to you local DSS they would place you in a shelter
I only see options for NY. I live in Florida!
I did call them first! They’ve been the ones throwing me around 3 different locations saying there’s availability and they want to help but when I call they tell me there isnt room. It’s been a week of them telling me yes we can help, call this location for help. When I call they say they can’t help and all spots are full. I don’t waste any time calling either, so I don’t get how spots fill up within seconds like that.
in Florida it’s called dcf? I’m not sure they’d help directly with a shelter and I have no means of transportation . I need to call first and confirm a spot or do things online thats why it’s been so tough. My friend has a car but refuses to help me get to places. They say the car is broken and barely turns on but they use it every day. I had to beg just for them to pick up some diapers. I’m really at a loss of resources. I exhausted all options I know of.
oh wow that’s a shame! have you tried peace river center? i don’t know them but it says they have lakeland and sebring locations.
i’ve also gone to hubbard house in jacksonville and it was awful the people were horrible but it’s at least a bed and food if there’s absolutely nowhere else to go. the spring was able to get me a voucher for a train ticket to get there maybe they could at least do that for you if nowhere else has a bed. the spring might also be able to get you a voucher for a bus pass to be able to get around here if you ask since you don’t have transportation.
I did try peace river center all locations are full. Ive never tried Hubbard house I will give them a call thank you so much. Theres no bus routes in this area so even if I did get the voucher theres literally no transportation over here. I appreciate your help! 🙏🏾
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