Today when I got out of school, I went to my step sister's house like I always do, because she was supposed to give me a ride home. It wasn't until I walked into the house that I realized just how bad she has it all.
- Her and her boyfriend are getting evicted from their house because they cannot afford the bills; they stayed long past when they were supposed to move out.
- She and her boyfriend have two kids, one five weeks old and the other five years old. The five year old is hell; this morning he was screaming and yelling because he had to get a nebulizer or something so he didn't cough. He was screaming and yelling, and my step sister made oatmeal for him, and he wanted toast and began to cry all over again.
- They have no food in their cabinets, fridge and freezer aside from oatmeal and spices and dishes.
- They can't find a new place to move to that they can afford. Winter is coming and with it strong blizzards, and they will most likely be moving during one.
- They always eat out of the house. Today I can understand because her boyfriend got fifty dollars from the Chamber of Commerce for being the employee of the month; you can spend those dollars just about anywhere in the town. But even then, what about groceries?
- Her boyfriend is a richard. She kids around and offers to give me her boyfriends shirt, and he flips.
"What the hell! Don't give away my shirt! I need as many shirts as I can, since LAUNDRY NEVER GETS DONE AROUND HERE!"
*She discusses where to put pizza in the fridge if they order it. Semi-smart, planning ahead;
"I DON'T loving KNOW, CASSIE, JUST GET THE loving PIZZA!"
- No daycare will take her newborn until it is six weeks old; until then, she has to stay at home, and she does not get paid for it. Bills are due next week, and they're already way past.
- Discussing money on the ride home, she said she has $61 in her checking account and $17 in her savings.
I can't loving imagine being in her shoes. I honestly can't.
Discuss. :(