Mandy, I'm past the point of being able to afford low-cost dental care. I need to find someone who will do it pro bono.

I applied for VA benefits, but even if I qualify, there's a 12-18 month wait because all of the clinics are filled up. I have a sinking feeling I won't qualify because I don't get to claim the kids on taxes, and it's based on income and household size. I meet the income qualifications based on 2 dependents, but the kid's SSNs will show up as being his dependents not mine.

I feel like I'm still being abused even though I don't have to live under the same roof any more.