Where do you turn when all doors are closed?

Question

I'm 44 yo S/W/F..my daughter is 19 and on her own..i am on disability for a bunch of mental health disorders, have an appt tomorrow with an oncologist because my blood work shows i have cancer, im homeless living in a motel 6 with my service dog and daughters cat..i have 4 days i cant cover at the hotel and can not find help anywhere..i have been to catholic charities, Palatine township, CEDA, and chicago housing auth..we were evicted out of our apt of almost 7 years simply because he didnt like me..we went to court and since it was month to month, the judge gave me an extra 3 weeks..ill dept of child support and IL dept of family services messed up my finances so bad but i have been struggling thru..i even went to the mormon church i belonged to years ago and they too refused to help..i dont know where else to turn..any suggestions?

Answer 1

god, seriously. i'm no preist or orthodox believer, just a normal person living a normal life. though when problems rise, i turn to god. and u know what, he actually listens. yea it takes awhile to get out of ur problem, but u eventually do get out of such a mess. trust me, if there is a will there is a way, pray to god.  

Answer 2

i totally agree with Jill Z

Answer 3

file for disability, sometimes we have to for go our pride and get on welfare or disability. My sister-in-law has been on it for years with her broken back problems.

Answer 4

Turn to God. He will help.

Answer 5

You raised your daughter, I think you should have no qualms about asking for her assistance right now.  Sleeping on her couch will at least alleviate the $34.00/day at the Motel 6.

I feel you should feel hopeless at this point.  I've felt hopeless at far less of a time of dire straits.  With that said, you do need someone who will keep you positive and your daughter may be the way.  

I would also, without overwhelming her/him about your situation - talk to your oncologist; an MD may be linked with organizations through the hospital community that could help.

I do not pray, but am not telling you not to, although that seems to be the consensus with this set of answers / site.  I'm just justifying, that if you "pray your way out of this" after a so called: 'catholic charity' turned you down, get yourself to my doorstep so I can give you a bear hug and you can convert me to "see the light".

Give your daughter a call.

Answer 6

COntact the local police department.  they will find you shelter.  wish i was there.  no one should be turned away.  God Bless and good luck