Incarcerated Tags

I am faced with an impossible request I think. 3 years ago I was a strong, confident woman, 13 credit hours away from a BS in Biology with plan of going to graduate school. I was in an extremely abusive relationship with a man that I had to assist authorities in putting in prison. The same man left his daughter in my custody under the pretenses that her mother had abandoned her. I cared for her for two years as the only mother she knew before I found out that he had in fact kept her from her real mother and I had to return her to her biological mother. That same man sent people after me to attack me later and forced me to fear for my life. I still do.

I now understand that I was dealing with a psychopath.

After that man was incarcerated I tried to rebuild and began a relationship with another man who later went to prison for a charge that he accepted for someone else basically. While he was incarcerated my best friend of over 20 year died of unknown and still unexplainable causes. Once the man that I was with came home I then suffered two miscarriages.

I am told by my physicians that the constant state of being in a heightened and frightened state caused post traumatic stress disorder which led to an anxiety disorder coupled with daily panic attacks and agoraphobia.

Due to my condition I lost my job and no longer have health insurance. I am unable to drive or leave my house 90% of the time. I have been hospitalized on several occasions in an attempt to control the anxiety and depression that seem to only be getting worse. I feel over medicated but still as if nothing is working.

My physicians have suggested a residential psychatric program that would last approximately 30-45 days to assist me in in getting a handle on these conditions and assist me in regaining control of my life. However these programs are all self pay even if I did have insurance and range from 40-60,000 for the complete care in a facilty that can handle both the medical and therapeutic side of psychiatric care.

There is simply no way that I can accomplish this, but I feel as if I am slipping away and I am scared that I will never come back.

I just want my life back. To be free from these nightmares, this panic, these fears and to not live my life on medications that due nothing but make me a zombie. I had a life and a plan, I was going somewhere, and now I can't even leave my house for weeks sometimes months at a time.

My parents have basically been placed in financial ruin to assist me during this time, and they can no longer assist me. I am scared beyond words, If I don't find a way to get help, to get better, I fear for what will happen to me, how I will live, pay bills, work, be a functinal member of society.

I feel that committing to a residential program as suggested is my only option left, my only option for survival. I am desperate and scared. But I don't know how to accomplish what seems to be the only hope.

Please Help, someone please throw me a rope, I am desperate, lost in a dark pit somewhere, I can't see out, there seems to be no way out......I need a rope.....Please help.

I'm a 27 year old mother of two dealing with bipolar disorder and anxiety has kept me from working for years. My man was recently incarcerated, leaving me alone to raise our daughter with no income. Rent was due four days ago, the light bill soon. My son has been stuck in Australia for the last 3 years due to a passport issue and it's killing me that I can't afford to bring him home. I've been looking for help everywhere only to be turned down for lack of funding in my rural area. I found this site while searching for ways to make money online. If this is legit, please help us.

I am a 21-year old single mother. I have been divorced for almost a year now, and have been struggling ever since. I do not have any immediate family. My mother is currently incarcerated.

I recently was diagnosed with cervical cancer, and have to have surgery. I currenlty do not hold a health insurance policy, simply because I cannot afford to.

I really appreciate you taking your time to read my (short) story. Anything will be greatly appreciated. Thank you and God bless.

We are a family of 3, me, my wife, and our 14 year old daughter. I am self-employed and run a publishing company, my wife is a pharmacy tech, and our daughter is a freshman in high school. My wife and I were arrested and incarcerated for contraband that was placed in our vehicle at the US border and we are currently fighting our case while maintaing our innocence. During this time we have suffered financial hardships trying to recover from lost income and paying legal fees. This month we are short on our rent by $600 and are humbly asking for any help we can get. Thank you and God bless.

Hi, I am a male 53 with Stage Three Kidney Diease. I work three part time jobs to pay bills, yet the fatique and tireness gets the best of me and I have to go home early or call in sick. I was incarcerated for 7 years and released in 2009. I do get food stamps, but they have been cut for having the jobs. I am embarresed to ask for help, but with tears, i am asking. I attend church and actually sing in the Praise Band, I may not hit all the keys and have a good note, but I do make a joyfull noise. I am very tenderhearted and even cry with someone gives me money for expenses. I try to hide the tears, but they just start flowing. Thanks for listening.

Hello;

I am a widower with three, nearly adult children who are poised to enter the world. By this I mean they are older from late teens to early twenties. Any of you who know of this age, understand what I mean. They are adult/children - immature, but on the verge of their launch into the world. They are living through a horror with me, and they do not deserve it.

We are currently living a nightmare. Since the middle of the summer, I have been the victim of a stalker/harasser. Because of the nature of the legal battle upon which I am about to embark, I cannot give the details here. In an ironic and horrifying twist of fate, my harasser has turned the tables and filed very serious, and VERY FALSE criminal charges against me. And, unless, I fight them aggressively, with the best legal help I can find for this type of case, I will be found guilty and incarcerated for crimes I did not commit. Lawyers tell me that this type of thing happens more often than any decent, law abiding citizen would think.

That said, the cost of this defense is staggering and far beyond the means of anyone in my family. So, what I am asking for is twofold.

1. Financial support
2. Legal help

I have heard that when asked, inmates always claim innocence. And certainly, in a venue like this, there is nothing I can say to convince a stranger that I am innocent. All I can say is that I AM and that the injustice being perpetrated against me is nothing short of horrifying. The one thing I am guilty of is bringing this monster into my life and impacting my loved ones in a way nobody should experience.

The legal expense has been estimated at upwards of $100k. Yes, $100k. Almost every legal authority with whom I have spoken express great concern for the seriousness of the situation but they also believe it can be overcome with the appropriate defense.

I have lived a good life and have always practiced the golden rule. I love people and people have always been drawn to me.

If there is anyone who can provide material, spiritual or legal help, please write me. I am very scared and face legal deadlines at the end of this month.

Best,
confidential

we have a 3 generation houshold,my mom ran a business 8 yrs ago and had our home built, not just for herself but for her grown children and their children so they would always have a home to go to. She lost her business in 2004 and we then worked togeather to save our family home now my mom takes care of one disabled daughter and her 4 children and another grandchild that has disabilities with her son in law that was just released from prison to 3 of his children and one that was born while incarcerated to clear his record and become a dad to all, the loan servicer and bank refuse to work with them even though they begged them for one yr. now the servicer has found a program but its to late they want 10,000 in order to stop the auction. please
help us, @ our community credit union in shelton wa 98584 acct #41378 or send to Karen D Warren @ 1607 w railroad ave. shelton wa 98584. she has always taken care of everyone now we want to try to help her. GOD BLESS YOU she has two weeks,every penny counts
to contact them to stop this action.

My husband, who was the main bread winner, has been incarcerated for I don't know how long, leaving me, who doesn't work in order to care for our home and our 8 month old son, with all his debt which seems to be piling and piling up. He let so much go to collections that I fear we'll never be able to get back to the way things were and provide for our son the way we are supposed to. To keep up with these bills, the electricity has been turned off, I have no phone, TV, or internet (I go online at the library when i can) and I forgo meals constantly so my son can eat and am now severely under weight (haven't eaten a full meal in 5 days). I fear, however, that its going to get so bad that I have to forgo food for him too and that thought is killing me. Im trying so hard to look for work but no one seems to be biting. I need help but most of all, my son needs help. We are about 3000 dollars in debt but I am not asking for that much. Just enough so I can, at least, keep feed my child. Thank you!

My husband, who was the main bread winner, has been incarcerated for I don't know how long, leaving me, who doesn't work in order to care for our home and our 8 month old son, with all his debt which seems to be piling and piling up. He let so much go to collections that I fear we'll never be able to get back to the way things were and provide for our son the way we are supposed to. To keep up with these bills, the electricity has been turned off, I have no phone, TV, or internet (I go online at the library when i can) and I forgo meals constantly so my son can eat and am now severely under weight (haven't eaten a full meal in 5 days). I fear, however, that its going to get so bad that I have to forgo food for him too and that thought is killing me. Im trying so hard to look for work but no one seems to be biting. I need help but most of all, my son needs help. We are about 3000 dollars in debt but I am not asking for that much. Just enough so I can, at least, keep feed my child. Thank you!

My husband, who was the main bread winner, has been incarcerated for I don't know how long, leaving me, who doesn't work in order to care for our home and our 8 month old son, with all his debt which seems to be piling and piling up. He let so much go to collections that I fear we'll never be able to get back to the way things were and provide for our son the way we are supposed to. To keep up with these bills, the electricity has been turned off, I have no phone, TV, or internet (I go online at the library when i can) and I forgo meals constantly so my son can eat and am now severely under weight (haven't eaten a full meal in 5 days). I fear, however, that its going to get so bad that I have to forgo food for him too and that thought is killing me. Im trying so hard to look for work but no one seems to be biting. I need help but most of all, my son needs help. We are about 3000 dollars in debt but I am not asking for that much. Just enough so I can, at least, keep feed my child. Thank you!

I am 45 years young and I am a single mother of a 5 year old son with Autism. He is truly wonderful and amazing and I have been truly blessed! I was devasted when he was diagnosed 4 years ago. He also has severe food allergies to Milk, Dairy, Cheese, All Nuts, Eggs, Beef, Pork, and Tomatoes. He has almost died due to allergic reactions to food. He still is eating Gerber Rice Cereal mixed with Similac Alimentum ($30.00 a can). He will only drink from a specific cup with a straw. He is not potty-trained yet and I am still purchasing diapers for him. I should own stock in the diaper industry at this point! He requires my care 24/7 so I am unable to work. Unfortunately, his father is a deadbeat and I don't get a dime or diaper from him. He abused me for years almost beating me to death. I am a Domestic Violence Survivor, no longer a victim! I moved to Kentucky with him prior to my son's birth leaving my family and friends behind. His family has nothing to do with me or my son because I had him arrested and he was incarcerated for a while. I have been in and out of shelters on the waiting list for Housing, which is long. I can't afford to go home to Boston, MA. I currently bear the burdens of Rent, Utilities, Food, Clothing, and Toiletries for both me and my son. I receive SSI for my son which is a monthly income of $674.00. I am on the verge of being evicted and my heat was turned off because I couldn't make payment. I want my son to be proud of me and the guilt is overwhelming!
If someone is reading this, please find it in your heart to help/donate to a wonderful little boy who is a gift to the world! I would be forever grateful!

I am 45 years young and I am a single mother of a 5 year old son with Autism. He is truly wonderful and amazing and I have been truly blessed! I was devasted when he was diagnosed 4 years ago. He also has severe food allergies to Milk, Dairy, Cheese, All Nuts, Eggs, Beef, Pork, and Tomatoes. He has almost died due to allergic reactions to food. He still is eating Gerber Rice Cereal mixed with Similac Alimentum ($30.00 a can). He will only drink from a specific cup with a straw. He is not potty-trained yet and I am still purchasing diapers for him. I should own stock in the diaper industry at this point! He requires my care 24/7 so I am unable to work. Unfortunately, his father is a deadbeat and I don't get a dime or diaper from him. He abused me for years almost beating me to death. I am a Domestic Violence Survivor, no longer a victim! I moved to Kentucky with him prior to my son's birth leaving my family and friends behind. His family has nothing to do with me or my son because I had him arrested and he was incarcerated for a while. I have been in and out of shelters on the waiting list for Housing, which is long. I can't afford to go home to Boston, MA. I currently bear the burdens of Rent, Utilities, Food, Clothing, and Toiletries for both me and my son. I receive SSI for my son which is a monthly income of $674.00. I am on the verge of being evicted and my heat was turned off because I couldn't make payment. I want my son to be proud of me and the guilt is overwhelming!

I am 45 years young and I am a single mother of a 5 year old son with Autism. He is truly wonderful and amazing and I have been truly blessed! I was devasted when he was diagnosed 4 years ago. He also has severe food allergies to Milk, Dairy, Cheese, All Nuts, Eggs, Beef, Pork, and Tomatoes. He has almost died due to allergic reactions to food. He still is eating Gerber Rice Cereal mixed with Similac Alimentum ($30.00 a can). He will only drink from a specific cup with a straw. He is not potty-trained yet and I am still purchasing diapers for him. I should own stock in the diaper industry at this point! He requires my care 24/7 so I am unable to work. Unfortunately, his father is a deadbeat and I don't get a dime or diaper from him. He abused me for years almost beating me to death. I am a Domestic Violence Survivor, no longer a victim! I moved to Kentucky with him prior to my son's birth leaving my family and friends behind. His family has nothing to do with me or my son because I had him arrested and he was incarcerated for a while. I have been in and out of shelters on the waiting list for Housing, which is long. I can't afford to go home to Boston, MA. I currently bear the burdens of Rent, Utilities, Food, Clothing, and Toiletries for both me and my son. I receive SSI for my son which is a monthly income of $674.00. I am on the verge of being evicted and my heat was turned off because I couldn't make payment. I want my son to be proud of me and the guilt is overwhelming!

I am 45 years young and I am a single mother of a 5 year old son with Autism. He is truly wonderful and amazing and I have been truly blessed! I was devasted when he was diagnosed 4 years ago. He also has severe food allergies to Milk, Dairy, Cheese, All Nuts, Eggs, Beef, Pork, and Tomatoes. He has almost died due to allergic reactions to food. He still is eating Gerber Rice Cereal mixed with Similac Alimentum ($30.00 a can). He will only drink from a specific cup with a straw. He is not potty-trained yet and I am still purchasing diapers for him. I should own stock in the diaper industry at this point! He requires my care 24/7 so I am unable to work. Unfortunately, his father is a deadbeat and I don't get a dime or diaper from him. He abused me for years almost beating me to death. I am a Domestic Violence Survivor, no longer a victim! I moved to Kentucky with him prior to my son's birth leaving my family and friends behind. His family has nothing to do with me or my son because I had him arrested and he was incarcerated for a while. I have been in and out of shelters on the waiting list for Housing, which is long. I can't afford to go home to Boston, MA. I currently bear the burdens of Rent, Utilities, Food, Clothing, and Toiletries for both me and my son. I receive SSI for my son which is a monthly income of $674.00. I am on the verge of being evicted and my heat was turned off because I couldn't make payment. I want my son to be proud of me and the guilt is overwhelming!
If someone is reading this, please find it in your heart to help/donate to a wonderful little boy who is a gift to the world! I would be forever grateful!

I am 45 years young and I am a single mother of a 5 year old son with Autism. He is truly wonderful and amazing and I have been truly blessed! I was devasted when he was diagnosed 4 years ago. He also has severe food allergies to Milk, Dairy, Cheese, All Nuts, Eggs, Beef, Pork, and Tomatoes. He has almost died due to allergic reactions to food. He still is eating Gerber Rice Cereal mixed with Similac Alimentum ($30.00 a can). He will only drink from a specific cup with a straw. He is not potty-trained yet and I am still purchasing diapers for him. I should own stock in the diaper industry at this point! He requires my care 24/7 so I am unable to work. Unfortunately, his father is a deadbeat and I don't get a dime or diaper from him. He abused me for years almost beating me to death. I am a Domestic Violence Survivor, no longer a victim! I moved to Kentucky with him prior to my son's birth leaving my family and friends behind. His family has nothing to do with me or my son because I had him arrested and he was incarcerated for a while. I have been in and out of shelters on the waiting list for Housing, which is long. I can't afford to go home to Boston, MA. I currently bear the burdens of Rent, Utilities, Food, Clothing, and Toiletries for both me and my son. I receive SSI for my son which is a monthly income of $674.00. I am on the verge of being evicted and my heat was turned off because I couldn't make payment. I want my son to be proud of me and the guilt is overwhelming!
If someone is reading this, please find it in your heart to help/donate to a wonderful little boy who is a gift to the world! I would be forever grateful!

Hello...

This has got to be the most humbling, humiliating experience ever. I just spent days creating a free website, not even knowing a site like this existed...Arrgghh!!!! Story of my life! Anyways, if you want the full gist of our story, please go to http://payitforwardtoday.webs.com. I'll try to be brief here. I figure if I'm going to ask total strangers for help, they have a right to know a little (or a lot!) about who they are helping. We are a family of 4 (plus our little Mini Daschund, who we'll call "Puppers" for the sake of privacy!) that have fallen on really hard times. We are not looking for hand outs; we are looking for a hand up! If you think it's not seriously earth shattering to realize that the best and only hope you have left is to air your dirty laundry to the world, and hope someone shows up with some detergent, then I really hope you never go through anything like this. I wouldn't wish our situation on my worst enemy on their worst day. It is truly soul crushing.

I am a wife and mother of 2 children, ages 9 and 21. Long and short of it, my oldest struggled A LOT. He was expelled from his school, and I forced him into the only other school that would take him, made him go every day until the time he got arrested. I picked up his diploma for him at his school, as he was in jail and couldn't go get it, but I am, to this day, glad that he has that diploma, and now, 4 years later, so is he. He was diagnosed as Bi-Polar while incarcerated, and mental can be so much tougher to deal with than physical. I'll always wish I had known the exact right point where his road changed to the one he travelled, and stopped it before it started. Now he is going to be a father himself, and all I can do is believe things will be ok (and wait anxiously to kiss all over my new Grandchild!!!!)

I got into trouble by with the IRS by filing taxes with my ex-husband for a couple of years. I didn't know any better, and though we were only married for a few years, and eventually had to part ways, his neglect to file or claim anything has haunted me for years. As I continued to work legitimately, his interest and penalties grew, and since the debt was considered uncollectible from him, the IRS opted to come after me. I was a single mother, unable to get child support, and losing my tax refunds to the IRS. When I reached 30, I met my current husband.

My husband has always been a hard worker, but he too has had his share of bad luck. He is a recovering alcoholic with 11 years of sobriety under his belt. His favorite catch phrase is "I'm the hardest working broke guy I know!", and it's so true. He is CONSTANTLY going; making phone calls, doing estimates, meeting with people to try to network and pick up more business. He does great work, and has had to really struggle to get his licenses, and maintain the insurances required to operate his business. He is in construction, and has had his own business (along with his partner) for about 5 years now. The past year has shown devastating loss. Basically, 9 out of 10 jobs have paid just enough to pay his 4 employees, and he and his partner end up taking home less than their employees. They are also having a hard time competing with "fly by night" construction companies who come in, promise the world for pennies on the dollar, and when they have problems a year later, the company is nowhere to be found. It's a constant battle to convince people that your workmanship and the warranty that backs it up, in addition to being a local contractor for 25+ years with a stellar reputation is worth it's weight in gold.

I am working at a really decent company now, and was thrilled to get my foot in the door. I wasn't there a month before the IRS decided to garnish my wages. Now, instead of the $500+ I would be taking home each week, I am bringing home a meager $123 per week. This has been our sole income for many weeks now, and after reviewing all of my paperwork, it appears the IRS feels I owe them in excess of $50,000!!!! This does NOT include the state taxes, which haven't caught up with me yet, but I'm sure they will. So, I have decided to stay working, even though unemployment would pay me more, because jobs are tough to come by. However, it's impossible trying to run a family by borrowing money from everyone we know, and no way to pay it back, because the money we bring in doesn't even pay the bills, the rent...it barely covers the groceries.

Can I add one more thing here? My husband, who's job is primarily getting up on a roof every day, was recently diagnosed with Vertigo. He can't drive right now, and even if jobs come in, he can't get on a roof anytime soon either. Reading through what I've written, I'm thinking to myself "I would SO think this is fake if I were reading it". I assure you, it's not. I'm not looking to bilk money from anyone, and I'm not promising anything to you in return. The only thing I AM promising is that you would honestly be helping a family in need. I know there are people worse off than us, and I thank GOD every day that I got to wake up in the morning, and that I have a family to love, and that loves me. I hope you never know how painful it is to tell your daughter that she can't go to gymnastics this time around because we don't have the money. I hope you never have to sleep on someones' couch with your child because your electricity is off, and you can't find anything valuable enough to pawn so you can pay it. I hope you never have to look in your husbands' eyes and see the pain and humiliation there because he feels he has failed your family. None of these things are things we asked to happen, but they all did. Could we have done anything differently? Sure. But who out there reading this right now has always chosen the right path? Who has NOT made errors along the way?

We are not looking to get rich. We are looking for a helping hand. We have always helped others when we have been able to, and are hoping there are others like us out there that feel the same. My primary goal is to collect enough to retain a tax attorney to help negotiate a settlement for me, so that I can finally contribute to my family, and take some pressure off of my husband. I am also hoping to pay off some utility bills we still owe, and March and Aprils' rent. That's it. Just looking to keep the little roof we rent over our heads. If we are able to get back on our feet, we'd like to pay it forward ourselves...one person, one family at a time.

Thanks for listening to the story of a stranger, and if you've got even a dollar or 2 to spare, we'd be really grateful. I'm sorry this is all over the map, but I'm not a writer, nor even a college grad. I'm a regular person fallen on hard times, and doing anything I can to get some help for my family.

Peace.

My name is Lisa, im 25, and i am a single mother with one on the way. my kids' dad is in prison for drinking on parole....i work for 8 dollars an hour but my rent is 550 a month, electric 90 a month, gas for car 150, my daycare is around 350 a month cell phone 60 a month, car insurance 56 a month, daipers kids clothes food: usually over 400 a month and i make about 900 a month. when my kids dad was not incarcerated we were doin very well because he made very good money. I dont know what to do as i was just told by my dr i have preeclampsia and should be on bedrest for the remaining of my pregnancy. my father was a truck driver for ten years when in 1991 my mother decided to go on a trip with him and my father drove his semi truck over a cliff in oregon (by accident of course) killing both my mother and father. the only family i have is a grandmother who is the epitome of selfish and my older sister who has 3 kids in a 2 bed trailer and struggles and works very hard as i do. i grew up in foster care until i was 16 and then lived with my older sister. i love my kids dad with all my heart and hes a very very hard worker. but hes in jail until july. i had a local rent assistance pay my rent for me for april but beyond that im not sure what to do. i will feel i've failed my children if i bring my newborn son into a homeless shelter. i luckily have no credit card debt because i dont believe in them. my daughter is 17 months old and i have no summer clothes for her and my tags expired on march 31st on my car. i owe my babysitter 600 bucks and like i said rent is paid for april, but future is soooo unknown and its making me very afraid for my kids. if you could help, in any way at all i would probably cry tears of joy. ive been so emotional with this pregnancy and absence of my boyfriendkids dad and the fear of homelessness and unhealthy baby is making me manically depressed. and i think: just a year ago, before my boyfriend was incarcerated life was so simple and consistant. bills were paid we would go to the lake, go fishing, go to church on sundays and had even planned to start saving for a wedding and nice honeymoon in some far away place! now i just want to be ok. anyways, im sure youve heard alot of horrifying life situations such as mine....and God bless you for your incredible generosity. Please let me know if you could help in any way.
my email is meshorty85@yahoo.com thanks and God bless all in need and especially those who give freely

My name is Lisa, im 25, and i am a single mother with one on the way. my kids' dad is in prison for drinking on parole....i work for 8 dollars an hour but my rent is 550 a month, electric 90 a month, gas for car 150, my daycare is around 350 a month cell phone 60 a month, car insurance 56 a month, daipers kids clothes food: usually over 400 a month and i make about 900 a month. when my kids dad was not incarcerated we were doin very well because he made very good money. I dont know what to do as i was just told by my dr i have preeclampsia and should be on bedrest for the remaining of my pregnancy. my father was a truck driver for ten years when in 1991 my mother decided to go on a trip with him and my father drove his semi truck over a cliff in oregon (by accident of course) killing both my mother and father. the only family i have is a grandmother who is the epitome of selfish and my older sister who has 3 kids in a 2 bed trailer and struggles and works very hard as i do. i grew up in foster care until i was 16 and then lived with my older sister. i love my kids dad with all my heart and hes a very very hard worker. but hes in jail until july. i had a local rent assistance pay my rent for me for april but beyond that im not sure what to do. i will feel i've failed my children if i bring my newborn son into a homeless shelter. i luckily have no credit card debt because i dont believe in them. my daughter is 17 months old and i have no summer clothes for her and my tags expired on march 31st on my car. i owe my babysitter 600 bucks and like i said rent is paid for april, but future is soooo unknown and its making me very afraid for my kids. if you could help, in any way at all i would probably cry tears of joy. ive been so emotional with this pregnancy and absence of my boyfriendkids dad and the fear of homelessness and unhealthy baby is making me manically depressed. and i think: just a year ago, before my boyfriend was incarcerated life was so simple and consistant. bills were paid we would go to the lake, go fishing, go to church on sundays and had even planned to start saving for a wedding and nice honeymoon in some far away place! now i just want to be ok. anyways, im sure youve heard alot of horrifying life situations such as mine....and God bless you for your incredible generosity. Please let me know if you could help in any way.
my email is meshorty85@yahoo.com thanks and God bless all in need and especially those who give freely

Thank you for taking the time to read my post.

I am a father of three children and I manage to support my kids with my meager income. Money is tight, but needs are met and they are content. I have a step-son who lived with his father until recently, when his father was incarcerated. He had no other options, so I took him in, knowing good and well that big sacrifices would have to be made...on both my part and my kids. We have all stepped up to the challenge. I am a scientist and make enough to pay the bills, the mortgage, keep kids in clothes and fed. But there is absolutely NOTHING left at the end of the month. My emergency fund has been depleted and my savings, as well. I have had to pull some money out of my 401k to make ends meet lately. His father will be locked up until my step-son is almost done with college (he is 15 now). His father is responsible for child support, but of course, he's not earning any income. My step son is working, trying to save up for his first car. I simply wasn't prepared to take on this child, but I felt I had to..what else could I do? We are a responsible, Christian family. I just need help to give my step-son the opportunities he deserves. He deserves a cheap, but reliable, car. He deserves time with his friends. He deserves a chance to pursue engineering at college. I need help with all of these. As much as I want to help him with these things, I've got three other children who rely on me, too. And they go without alot of things, as well. Any help you can offer for this child would be greatly appreciated.