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"I was thinking about getting off on demand, but it sounds like I should be glad that I didn't"
This just makes me sad. It seems like you are hiding behind religion because you and your husband are afraid to take responsibility for your own lives. God helps those who help themselves and all that. Do you need to hate your husband because some random people on an internet board tell you to? No. Should you fight to make sure both you and your husband are doing everything possible to provide the best life you can for your son? Absolutely. If you are honest with yourself, I think you know you need to make some changes.
"This prick is asking for someone here to bring him to task Somebody give me some dirt on this vacuous mass so we can at last unmask him I'll pull the trigger on it, someone load the gun and cock it While we were all watching, he got Washington in his pocket."
I don't like the Evee pile one. And I am convinced that, if a SAHM of a child with disabilities posted about having trouble making ends meet, she would get advice about budgeting, moving to a smaller house, and maybe a suggestion she get a part time job. Not a huge pile on about how she's a horrible person whom her husband should support if she doesn't start working nights. It's a double standard. Sure he should get a part time job. But the level of focus and degree of anger is not something anyone would apply to a SAHM.
A part-time job for him was brought up several times, but she said her husband would lose her son's disability money and she didn't like the idea of that.
There were TONS of suggestions given to her, but there were always dozens of "reasons" why none of them would work.
Hoobs, there's just no point. I truly get that she thinks this is the best she can do for herself and her son, and it's a shame. But trying to get through to her is like trying to find atlantis. I'd rather singlehandedly solve the debt crisis.
You're right, I'm sure (you usually are). I just really, really hate the "God will take care of me" stance on life. My sister has the same ideas. While it is great to have faith, you can't just sit back and wait for miracles.
I've been bringing up a part time job for her since the day late, dollar short post came up. She has not once responded to my suggestion.
You have. But you're the only one. And it seems like the only practical solution (or cutting costs). Clearly he is not going to work. But he isn't worthless, and she wouldn't be better off without him, if he is a nice person and is taking care of their son. So I really see this as a "need to find more money" issue and not necessarily a "your husband is a shitty provider, leave him" issue.
2. This Christian believes in the power of prayer and that you can put your life in God's hands. However, He also gave us intelligence and ability to think through our decisions. And, He wants us to actively work at bettering our life by working hard for something. He doesn't want us to just sit around and wait for something to happen: he wants us to go make it happen. And He will be there the whole way, guiding us and giving us strength.
I've been bringing up a part time job for her since the day late, dollar short post came up. She has not once responded to my suggestion.
You have. But you're the only one. And it seems like the only practical solution (or cutting costs). Clearly he is not going to work. But he isn't worthless, and she wouldn't be better off without him, if he is a nice person and is taking care of their son. So I really see this as a "need to find more money" issue and not necessarily a "your husband is a shitty provider, leave him" issue.
Evee, fuck right off and eat shit. Jesus, if you aren't the classic example of someone using their imaginary spirit-man to justify every boneheaded non-decision in life.
So god is so good and you two are so special that he gave you a baby on the first try, but has just been withholding a job from your H for two years? lmmfao.
I'm sure your lazy-ass loser live-in is happy to know that he can just sit on his ass and blame god that no one is handing him a paycheck.
I'm late and may not make it through this whole thread, but you win.
I don't like the Evee pile one. And I am convinced that, if a SAHM of a child with disabilities posted about having trouble making ends meet, she would get advice about budgeting, moving to a smaller house, and maybe a suggestion she get a part time job. Not a huge pile on about how she's a horrible person whom her husband should support if she doesn't start working nights. It's a double standard. Sure he should get a part time job. But the level of focus and degree of anger is not something anyone would apply to a SAHM.
I don't care who gets the job. I don't care if Evee dances on a pole part time while her DH stays home. Homegirl needs to realize that 0 dollars until next week is no way to live, she and her DH are responsible for their own fuck ups, not God and her kid deserves parents who own their shit.
I've been bringing up a part time job for her since the day late, dollar short post came up. She has not once responded to my suggestion.
You have. But you're the only one. And it seems like the only practical solution (or cutting costs). Clearly he is not going to work. But he isn't worthless, and she wouldn't be better off without him, if he is a nice person and is taking care of their son. So I really see this as a "need to find more money" issue and not necessarily a "your husband is a shitty provider, leave him" issue.
I agree 100%!! If he is staying at home with their disabled son he is still providing and working for his family. I think once the son starts school he will be able to get out and find something *I hope*.
What I agree with elle is that she could be looking for a job but it has nothing to do with who should and shouldn't stay at home. I just don't think he is ever going to work.