Hi moms everywhere ugh okay idk like really who to go to anymore about this it’s honestly just a lot like of me needing to know what direction should I choose with life I guess so let me explain my situation kind of I just had my baby 7 months ago October it wasn’t planned and it was just a bad thing with her dad so I currently live with my mother, my plan was to work here in ga while I’m still here get my car soon when I have the money , work all summer no breaks to save 10-12k to move states w my baby , go to school there (MD , possibly) and work …it kinda feels so impossible because recently my mom has been asking me for almost every penny I have saved like everything I don’t even have 200 dollars to my name well she’s going to take it soon to go towards rent which I get I do live with you but it’s been way more like I honestly don’t even think she asks my older sisters that live here for anything either…so it’s like I’m just so broke I got a job interview for an Italian restaurant Tuesday so I’ll be making some money and I also work at a club well haven’t started my first day but yk…what I’m basically asking is should I just stick it out here and work I really feel like my life is nothing and I don’t wanna give up because of my baby but like I at least really want to go to school I want so much for myself and it seems impossible taking on responsibilities of my whole entire house my moms kids and also my own I’m only 21 :( should I start an online school and just try to work and do that while I’m still here in Georgia so I have school started at least? I really need something to do other than slaving myself at work and home…I don’t even have money to get me something to wear for my first Mother’s Day… sorry it’s a lot I’m just so overwhelmed and idk trying to keep a float any suggestions
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Hi Ria! I see that you’re struggling to find direction. I don’t have the answers of course but I wanted to offer some things that might help you to gain clarity.
1. Take notes and write down all of your options. Just do a brain dump.
2. Write down what resources (people, things, etc) that you will need to succeed in the various scenarios/options uou listed out.
3. Write down the pros and cons of each of these scenarios
4. Remember nothint is going to be perfect
5. Write down your why - when things get hard, knowing your WHY is going to help you get back up and keep going.
may God make things easier on you and guides you in the direction that will be best for you. Im here if you ever want to message! I had my first child at 21, had no money and became a single mom. Im 27 now