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we are so flat out desperate broke, we have no money for food or gas for the car, we have nothing left to eat, and can’t go anywhere, stuck at home, starving, with nobody to help us.. a friend of mine was going to send me money, she begged me about 250 times to take the money, then of course she didn’t send any money and i never heard from her again… i don’t know why i caved and said yes she could help me, because knowing people the way i do, i should have known it would terminate the friendship.. it’s not that i’m angry at her for not giving me money, i’m angry at her for ditching me because HER shame afterwards.. i loathe paying for other peoples’ mistakes, it seems i’m doing it all the time. i also made the mistake of saying yes, after the hundred and hundredth time she asked me to take the money.. i will never expect a friend to be true again. at least not an online friend, no accountibility

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thanks for the uplifting words Elaine, you’re very kind… i know God provides, it’s amazing that we’ve made it this far really… i will keep the faith, coz i love God sooo much…. no worries sister

1. Elaine on August 24th, 2008 at 9:36 pm
Sorry things are so rough. It’s a tough time that we’re all living in right now, no matter where we’re from. I know it’s not much help, but remember that God never gives us more than we can bare and God always provides. It’s hard to think of that when your tummy is growling, but it’s true. Keep the faith and know that all people aren’t like the one that let you down.

2. Elaine on August 24th, 2008 at 8:27 pm
nono, don’t worry about it, hopefully we have a high interest loan coming in this week, and my husband should be going back to work in Sept… thanks for caring

3. Elaine on August 24th, 2008 at 6:37 pm
Well that just stink!!! I will see what else I can think of for ya’ll. Knowing you are in Canada helps in my research.

Keep your chin up!!

4. child of the wolf on August 24th, 2008 at 5:41 pm
Hello child of the wolf, we have been thru all the agencies, car insurance doesn’t pay anything until you settle your case years later, and disability insurance and unemployment insurance, have both cut him off after a very short time, i have phoned my church and they didn’t even phone me back, here the salvation army just runs stores… and no my husband isn’t a veteran, and i don’t think we have food stamps in canada.. anyway, thanks, but it’s all been covered, and we’re still broke lol

5. Elaine on August 24th, 2008 at 3:22 pm
Elaine: Hey, I am a friend of Butterflies & found your site through hers. I am so very sorry for your hardships. I know it is devastating, but there are agencies who can help. Your husband was in a car accident–Insurance will pay many costs; he can’t work, apply for disability. There are food stamps available (if you are in the US). Food banks exist in all cities/towns. Many are run by churches, some by communities. Also, the Salvation Army helps in these situations. ASK FOR THE HELP!! It is there for these kinds of situations. If your husband is a Veteran, go to the American Legion-they can also help in emergencies & this is definately an emergency.

In adversity we do find our true friends. Those who are not slide away, mostly out of fear.

Be strong. Have faith. God helps those who are looking to help themselves so find the agencies that can help. God will show you the way.

I will be praying for you. These are tough times, but you will surviv & come out stronger than ever. Just don’t stop searching for help. It is there, but you have to seek it out.

Blessed be…

6. child of the wolf on August 24th, 2008 at 10:07 am
yeah my hubby is in physio 4 hours a day, so i think his back is getting better… thanks for caring sweety… yeah i guess she wasn’t a true friend, it makes me very sad and angry.. my best friend cindy and i have been friends since grade 2, and never has anything screwed up happened…

7. Elaine on August 22nd, 2008 at 9:03 pm
Oh sorry to hear about your husbands accident..hope hes mending well.
Yeah giving money and not expecting it to be paid back is a different thing..Ive done that often too..but it sucks that she ditched you.All I can say about that is that she wasnt a true friend in the first place.My friends are friends for life and ive never ever fallen out with any of them..Good luck Hon!

8. butterflies on August 22nd, 2008 at 8:59 pm
hi butterflies, no my husband isn’t working, he got in a car accident in Feb and is still off work… well at least you get a widow’s benefit there, i don’t think we have such a thing here either.. i’m glad you have your own home, that’s real important… yeah well, if the friend is in need, it’s hard to play by such rules, she wasn’t going to lend it to me, she was going to give it to me, but i don’t care about that, i care about her ditching me after…

9. Elaine on August 22nd, 2008 at 8:06 pm
Why are you so broke?isnt your husband working? im now living on a widows benefit and thats why I came back to NZ..the US doesnt pay it and I had no income there and spent all my savings..18 grand in a yr!! at least I have my own home here.
Im sure you cant judge all friends by just one..Im sure she meant well.
I have a rule for myself..never lend friends money,it ruins friendships!

10. butterflies on August 22nd, 2008 at 4:54 pm