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They Told Us NO
A Family of 5 and 1 on the way…
Major life changes abound for our family.
We needed “family” more than anything.
Having never asked for much help, we took a leap of faith.
We turned to ask the few “family” members we have for a helping hand.
We were shut down.
Now what?!
We decided to re-evaluate our relationships after being turned down.
How could they tell us no?!
They are in the position to help, they are in the position they are in because many people helped them get there.
Why not pay it forward?
Someone who never asks for anything, but gives so much? Maybe I am wrong 😑
They told us NO.
We must move from our tiny 1 bedroom apartment in 3 months, and our oldest daughter is expecting in 3 months. We were seeking shelter from October 2024-January 2025, and were shut down. We are transitioning jobs during all this, 5 birthdays during all of this, a…