Don’t want to seem insensitive, but more background, please.
Why are you on your own at such a young age? Job? Other obligations.
Huh ?
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Look for a share rental, not an apartment of your own. Search Craigslist for possibilities.
Also, check with local churches.
Salvation Army also often has inexpensive housing referrals. If you end up “homeless,” you can often live with them and they will work with you to get you on your feet.
Join the military like I did.
$300 is not an astromical amount. Can your parents help? Grandparents or other family members chip in?
Prayers up; may your faith sustain you.
Join the military. French Foreign Legion is also hiring. Lots of Brits, Aussies, New Zealanders, and Americans in FFL now. You still have to learn French.
Remember: Obama Cares
Money will come and go...... do not worry, just put one foot in front of the other and concentrate on what is right in front of you
(easier said than done)
Chin up, bro. I was destitute right after college and my friends and family were “broke” (this where you find out who your friends really are). You have to have a sharp mind and even though I was down and out, I had to plan to get out of my bad financial situation. How bad was it? I was hiding from creditors paying cash at apartments. Now I’m in Hollywood...surrounded by fags and liberals.
Lord, I come before you today knowing that all power is in Your hand. I know that you are the Lord and that you care for your people. Right now, my friend is struggling with a difficult trial. I can see her strength is faltering, Lord, and know that you have all of the strength that she needs.
I pray that you will reach down and touch her right now wherever she is at this moment. Let your presence fill the room where she is and let her feel an extra portion of your strength that can help her to get through this day.
She needs you now, Lord, and I thank you in advance for meeting her where she is and shoring up her strength during this difficult time.
In Jesus’ name. Amen.
You got my prayers - I was homeless as a teen in the 70’s in LA and had some pretty rough experiences - slept on the roof of commercial buildings when I had nowhere else to crash.
This is kind of hard to say to someone in a tough spot but we have all gone through it.
God is wonderful but don’t wait for him to bail you out.
Take control over your life and change the things you can.
I was in nearly the same place for 3 years back in 1979 and I survived.
I had to donate plasma to have food to eat.
Get a good education in something which makes REAL $$$.
Don’t waste your time with Liberal Arts degrees no matter what the college.
Find one or two roommates.
Learn to live within your means.
Be careful out there as the world is becoming dangerous.
Prayers sent.
Prayers sent for you!
Prayer warriors, please pray hard for my daughter...she’s facing obstacles I can’t help with as I am forbidden from taking her back into my home.
Most big cities have agencies and shelters that SPECIFICALLY work with homeless youth.
Most big towns also have day time shelters for youth and runaways where you can stay warm and dry, and off the street, and catch a free meal or two, and get referred to other agencies that can help you.
Also, talk to other kids on the street.
Often, they will be VERY WELL informed about the BEST assistance you can get.
One RED FLAG does come up when I hear a story like yours, though.
When an 18 year old like you can’t get help from Mom or Dad or Brothers or Sisters or Aunts and Uncles and cousins, or friends, that often means you have a drug or alcohol problem or a criminal record or a history of disruption or violence or family theft.
You may have to really suck it up and completely change your behavior before you can solve this problem.
Good luck.
Prayers sent for you.
Kidlett,
You have our earnest prayers for guidance and relief. Please use caution in your choices, ask for assistance from a reputable church, and don’t think it will resolve itself without doing hard work.
While your problem is immediate, reflect on the choices you come up with as time will allow.