Maeeve
12-11-13, 16:07
I have no idea how I am supposed to deal with this one. I've been married for 17 years. The last 3 years have been a roller coaster of trying and failing to find ways to mend the relationship. The only reason we haven't divorced is because he cannot financially afford to pay for his life plus child support and alimony.
I haven't worked since I got pregnant with our only child, which as 16 years ago. I don't drive. I've been housebound for a year. I cannot seem to find any legitimate work from home opportunities. And since I have not worked within the past 5 years I do not qualify for social security disability benefits.
We agreed to be civil and try to stick it out until our daughter turned 18 or went off to college. I just don't know if I can take another 3-4 years or living like this. Then again if one of us did leave I'd actually be alone instead of just feeling alone most of the time.
Has anyone dealt with starting over while being housebound like this? I hate feeling helpless. And right now it appears I have zero options.
I haven't worked since I got pregnant with our only child, which as 16 years ago. I don't drive. I've been housebound for a year. I cannot seem to find any legitimate work from home opportunities. And since I have not worked within the past 5 years I do not qualify for social security disability benefits.
We agreed to be civil and try to stick it out until our daughter turned 18 or went off to college. I just don't know if I can take another 3-4 years or living like this. Then again if one of us did leave I'd actually be alone instead of just feeling alone most of the time.
Has anyone dealt with starting over while being housebound like this? I hate feeling helpless. And right now it appears I have zero options.