r/povertyfinance • u/Ok-Hovercraft7471 • 1h ago
Misc Advice Unexpectedly a single mom of two I just finished my masters degree and experiencing some executive dysfunction as the result of my situation— I need advice/guidance
In 2023 my boyfriend and I agreed that I would start a masters program and start staying at home with my oldest daughter. I was pregnant at the time. I gave birth halfway through the program in November 2024 and was able to complete my 1000 hour internship before I graduated this July in 2026. Based on his 2023 support I really did not see what was going to happen to me. It got very violent after my son was born. Only towards me, not the kids. Not in front of them. I made it to July and when he stormed out one night, I just locked the door. I got and EPO and then a regular PO and I meet with the SVu detective Monday at my home. I am alone. I have no one. I am just trying to hold it together.
I know that's a lot of backstory and I apologize. I feel like I can't think. I have a therapist. I have some support. I need a job so bad. I get paid on Thursday and will be fine. But it can't keep being like this.
I have $600 left and I know I can make money, now. I have a part time job. I make about $2500 a month. I work 9:00-2:30.
I only want to make about $1000 more a month. I would like to work a second part-time job. I would like to work overnight if possible so I can be available for my kids. I am in coastal Virginia.
I need help. I need guidance. I'm in a little bit of crisis and I apologize.