Wow, it's been so long since my last entry. Things were happy back then! Since that time, a lot has happened. The most important and most painful thing being this:

My 'loving' husband decided that he had some major problems with our marriage. Last February, right before my daughter's birthday, he asked me and my kids to move out. The only explanation given? He wanted/needed to be alone for a while. In the last four months, we've seen him maybe five times. For the most part, he only calls if he's mad at me for some reason. He didn't try to contact my daughter, in any way, on her birthday. She was so crushed!

How does one explain why this is happening, when no explanation has been offered by him? Even though I asked for reasons at first, he said he "didn't know why, this is just what is needed."

Any way, things were VERY difficult financially up until a week ago. Minimum wage jobs just aren't enough to pay rent and all the other expenses involved with being a single parent. (No divorce yet, but same difference) I finally landed a better job last week and am hoping to get the last four months' worth of bills caught up.

The hardest part of this whole situation is trying to stay on an emotional even keel for myself and my daughter. All in all, life has been pure hell for the last few months. Any helpful suggestions would be greatly appreciated!