I'm just utterly discouraged. I know money is meaningless however when it's needed for shelter, medical problems,etc. (we're not talking high maintenance things here-I could care less) what can we do---------I'm physically unable to work, friends have slowly pulled away or I let them go, haven't found a church yet- & now the room-mate is leaving-I'll be honest-used to be boyfriend-today I'm 60! Unbelievable! I have used all my savings, I allowed him to stay;giving me a monthly pittance & now I have no where to turn for help. Need to rent a room but he refuses to move ANY of his junk & no self-respecting person would look at it & want to move in. I,m going to lose everything. Praying constantly. Does anyone have advice on renting a room? The websites are scary & none are free. Sorry to whine, overwhelmed & scared again, Where does my faith go in crises? God Bless Honey 52
I'm curious, like LadySpeedStick, regarding the "physically unable to work" thing. If you don't have a marketable skill set for any of the jobs she suggested, would you be able to clean homes or sit with the elderly? If you don't know where to start, you could contact a local homecare company or hospice center to get started.
If you truly can't work, have you applied for disability benefits?
A church is very important. Are you able to get there? They might be able to put you in touch with college students or other ladies in the congregation who may be looking for a place.
If there is a college or university in your area, check to see if they have a forum where you can post. Post a sign in your yard. Stick up a notice in a laundromat or convenience store near you. A lot of small business like that have bulletin boards. Call friends and family and ask them if they know of anyone looking for a room.
Did you have any sort of lease with the boyfriend? If he doesn't come and get his stuff, have an attorney give him notice via letter. A lot of attorneys will do this for a small fee. If you are quoted an amount you can't afford, google and contact your local bar assocation and ask for their referral service. If it were me, I'd already be using his stuff for lawn ornaments, but you seem nicer than that.
God bless