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Feb 20, 2007 at 12:32 PM
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I left my husband and my son this morning because I just canīt handle living anymore. Iīm an expat living in Guatemala, Iīm 7 months pregnant and nothing is working out.
I canīt work because of the pregnancy and we are living in lousy conditions that would easily be fixed by earning a few dollars. I canīt get internet to earn and I am living with my inlaws. I have no water, no kitchen, nothing. Iīm trapped here because my passport is invalid and my husband barely earns enough for us to eat. My family back in Canada has been 0 help. THey just make things worse. I am sitting here in the internet cafe, with only a few quetzales to my name, the clothes on my back adn I have no idea what to do. |
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Feb 20, 2007 at 12:36 PM
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I'm sorry to hear about your condition. Is there any friends that will take care of you there though? You may need to look around and see what you can find. There may be some food banks that you can at least get some free food. You will just have to ask around! Hang in there, I know it's tough for ya, but just hang in there.
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Feb 20, 2007 at 12:38 PM
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There is nothing here. I have no friends because no one is stupid enough to stay here, except me. Itīs not cold, so I can crash outside, but I want to just fix the situation and feel completely helpless to do so.
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Feb 20, 2007 at 12:42 PM
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I know you feel helpless but sometimes you just have to deal with what you have. There is a reason that you are there and you are about to me a mother. Before you know it you will be able to go back to work and be able to start fixing some of the problems with the house you are living in. But you need to take care of you mental health first! Find someone to talk to! Someone might help.
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Feb 20, 2007 at 12:47 PM
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Hello.
I am sorry to hear about your situation. Is there a church there that can help you with shelter and housing and food, and clothing?. I know conditions are rough for you at this time, but you need to think about yourself and your baby as well, having the things you need. Ihope you get the help you need soon. take care soidhnia __________________ The Caged Bird Sings with a Fearful Trill of Things Unknown and Longed for Still and his Tune is Heard on the Distant Hill for the Caged Bird Sings of Freedom |
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Feb 20, 2007 at 12:52 PM
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I guess there might be churches. The worst part is that I donīt particularily care about my baby. Itīs my second pregnancy in a year and I had severe depression with the first as well. I never recovered from postpartum before this one came along. I never bonded with my first child very well.
Thank you for responding. Itīs good to know that there are people out there who arenīt judging me. Everyone here just thinks Iīm crazy and that my family would be better off without me. |
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Feb 20, 2007 at 12:53 PM
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You have my sympathy and my best wishes, however shallow that sounds. Looking at what you wrote, there seems to be much you have no control over, especially being 7 months pregnant. One thing that I thought maybe you can work on is your passport issue?
Also like others here have said, try to seek help from source where you are at, churches, social services, any friends or accquaintances you have there. Many people I'm sure will be willing to help a woman who is seven months pregnant. Right now taking care of yourself and your baby are the most important things you can do. Concentrate on that, then once the baby is born and after you've had time to recover from birth and having a new infant you can move on from there. I wish you much good health and good help. __________________  I'd rather have a visit, note or pretty picture than an "I'll say a prayer" or a "god bless you." Doesn't make me feel better, no meaning to me for sure. Can't stop you from praying and blessing me, and if that makes you feel better feel free.  But keep it to yourself please, don't tell me. And let's all respect each other's feelings. With kindness, support and "sweet dreamings." 
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Grand Poohbah
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Feb 20, 2007 at 12:55 PM
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Oh my, on the TWO new babies!! You should line up some sort of birth control for yourself to have as soon as this baby is born. Especially if you suffer from postpartum depression!!!
__________________ I'd rather have a visit, note or pretty picture than an "I'll say a prayer" or a "god bless you." Doesn't make me feel better, no meaning to me for sure. Can't stop you from praying and blessing me, and if that makes you feel better feel free. But keep it to yourself please, don't tell me. And let's all respect each other's feelings. With kindness, support and "sweet dreamings."
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Feb 20, 2007 at 01:04 PM
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im sorry you feel like this, people here are good and there advice is the best, i hope you find the answers you are looking for take of you and your unborn baby
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Feb 20, 2007 at 01:18 PM
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i hear your words and i fel so useless. i wish there was something i could do.
i would go back to your husband and look aftr yourself until the baby is born. if not, please go to a church, i'm sure they could help. look after yourself, take one day at a time and please know that you have friends here, we will be with you in spirit and praying for you and your babies. i too suffered with post natal depression, it's not easy. my heart goes out to you and i wish you all the luck in the world, take care, jinnyann xx |
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