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writes:I feel like my family is falling apart. My dad hasn't worked in over 3 months I feel like this is a big part of the problem. This has been putting a lot of stress on the family my mom is starting and organization for women in need who are abuse and with that you need money to open websites,paper work, etc. With my brother going off to college and how can he with no money. Recently he had to go work with some guy in construction and he gets paid 250 a week and we survive the week with that at least. Me and my mom were like best friends but since this we argue a lot can't even joke around because she's all negative. She's not the same. I myself aint the same I am more stress easily aggravated. I feel like God has left my family. We got to church we live really God spiritual life. My parents are co pastors and I ask myself why us. My brother and I don't smoke,party,or cuss and we serve god with everything. I sing in the choir. My dad preaches the word God uses him a lot. And my mom a women of faith and goals. I really don't know what to do anymore honestly I need help? What should I do?
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reader, foxy7727 +, writes (25 April 2011):
 Times are hard right now with the economy. A lot of people are losing jobs but there is not much you can do for your father besides be positive and understanding and loving. Maybe look for jobs in his field of work online or in the paper. Help around the house more then usual would probably help your mom and her stress levels. And try to make them laugh as much as possible to lighten the stress for everone.And try not to stress so much yourself. Things in life happen and I'm sure your family will pull through this together. Times are just rough right now but try and keep your head up:) hope all works out for you and your family.
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reader, happy140 +, writes (23 April 2011):
 You are going to find this hard but you have a better chance of finding a job than your father. He needs to find a job that will pay for his gas, mortgage, grocery bill, electric bill, water bill, gas bill, insurance bill, heath insurance bill, kid bills (birthday’s gifts and sports equipment or uniforms, etc) and a host of other bills. That means he needs x amount of money every week or he cannot work permantly at a low paying job, he has to keep looking. You have no idea about how useless and worthless he feels because he cannot provide for his wife and family. Its your job as a family member not to just take but to help. Get a part time job, give your parents the money, if they will not take it put it in the bank and let it add up and loan them it later. They, your father especially needs more support now than ever. He feels lower than when you would if you would walk up to a girl and ask her out and she would say get lost ugly. He has a lot on his mind thankfully you have church. Give him support and let your mom know Dads trying as hard as he can.
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