On money problems..

Hi everyone,

I just found out my roomate/ex will no longer be paying rent for january, since he is not working. And I don't get enough money to cover it myself until next month. On top of that I have to try and find another apartment and a way to afford damage deposit and first months rent for next month. Some of you might remember that I have had endless problems with our landlords finding every excuse in the book to evict us, sometimes trying illegally to evict us, and us having to fight them every step of the way. I just know if i try to pay them my half and make it through the month they will kick me out early, since they have tried already.

next month I am not so worried about, but January I have no clue what I am going to do. I may have to move home, but even then I don't have enough money to do that either. Ideally I would find money to pay off januarys rent and enough money to help me look for another place and survive grocery wise until Feb 1st, but I just don't know where or how.
I just don't know what to do. I can't borrow any more money off my mother, as she just lost her job and is surviving on $900 a month now. I can't borrow off anyone else in the family either. Thought about modestneeds, but I don't qualify since because I am about to have a baby, I am not actively seeking work.

I was so hoping to be settled by next month, a month before the baby comes, but now I don't even know If I am going to have a place to live for me and my kitties, and I may have to give up all my belongings as I have no money and no way to move them.

All for the sake of $290 plus enough money for some groceries for the month. This makes me really sad and depressed. I shouldn't have to worry about all of this, not right now , not while seven months pregnant. I should be facing forward getting ready for the baby and I cannot even do that.

I am just venting and ranting, but I had to do that somewhere and I I figured you guys would understand and listen.

If anyone has any ideas for canadians to get help with this sort of thing, let me know ok?

If you are unable to work contact social services for a crisis
grant. Many years ago before I was on disability I moved in with my sister. I had no money and they paid my deposit and first month's rent as well as giving me food money. I
live in Canada, too, and you can also get food from local food banks for free. But, since you are pregnant you should have little problem getting help. You might also want to contact women's groups and the rental board. I think things
will work out for you. Best wishes, -Greg

Rainbowzz, it sounds like you have your hands full. I don't know much about Canada, so I am afraid I can't help you much. I can relate to the money problems...that is so frustrating. I hope something turns up for you soon. My thoughts are with you...

Hi greg thanks for the tips! I am actually already on social assistance so they cannot help out any more until next month.

I have been taking advantage of the food banks and thank god they are there they have helped so much!

Thats a good idea about the womens groups. I will have to do some hunting around and see what I can find out.

DepressMe,

yeah, i certainly do. And I just find issues like these so hard to deal with especially when I feel so darn helpless about the whole thing.

((((to you))) for relating with me - that helps, just to know I am not alone. Thank you for that.

An update - The roomate/ex finally told me today(nice of him to wait this long) that he would NOT be sharing rent with me anymore, and wouldn't be moving back in with me when we were supposed to move on Feb 1st.

So... I am moving home to Cape breton permanently. As much as I hate to do it. I'm very sad because one of the cats we had in our home will be going to shawn, which means I won't see him anymore. And he was the snuggler of the family and slept with me every night. Makes me want to cry. But I know I can't take all three cats with me when moving home.

So now begins the adventure of trying to get into the apartment thats available for this month coming.. got to come up with some major money and a way to pay off my past power bill so I can get power hooked up.

I guess this is all for the best but I just find myself heartbroken, as moving out from the ex I have a feeling he is going to ignore our baby altogether from here on in.

The baby is the most important thing, I have to remember that at all times. Still doesn't help with the sadness I am feeling about having to leave my favorite city and all my friends behind.

rainbowzz be thankful , you could have been stuck with your ex, you don't want your child to grow up like him.
you have a new life in you and now a new life back home
Love
Angie

Rainbowzz,

No advice, but just wanted to send you my best wishes for things to work out.

--splitimage

well, one good thing happened today.

I found out I got the apartment in cape breton to move into so I am for sure coming home. I had an aunt lend me the money to pay rent up front, and will pay her back when I get my assistance check at the end of the month.

Now I just need to find a way to pay off my power bill so I can get heat and lights in my apartment before the baby comes.

I suggest you call social services and ask for an emergency
grant for your heat and light. If you explain your situation I'm
sure they'll help. You may also be eligible for clothing vouchers for you and for your baby, too. And please ask your
worker what other benefits besides the family allowance
that you are able to get especially for your baby. Also, GST
checks are mailed out in early January. If you don't get GST
contact the federal government for you will get back checks
if you haven't been receiving it. Merry Christmas. -Greg