That's IT! They have crossed the line! Just a few minutes ago...

[Lady Freedom Returns]

Sis #1 & #2 just came up to me with the paperwork from my job that was in my backpack with how much I am really making.

And father says I now need to pay more to them since I am making $7.75 instead of $7.35. They said I need to learn I am not strong and I need them. They are thinking of 60% instead of 33% as discussed!

That is it! I put a request on Wishadoo to help with a ticket back to Tucson. At least there I can have buses, shelters (Joplin has 2, but one is only men and the other is full. No openings for 2 months they say) and less of being told I am a nothing, get use to it!

BOY! I should have known not to accept a Greek bearing gifts!

[Goalie49009]

1. WOW sorry to hear about that

[NYC_SKP]

2. I'm afraid to say this, Lady Freedom Returns but I think it's true:

I don't think they are nice people, I think they are abusing you.

I wish you weren't alone and outnumbered like this and I hope you can get out of there and on your feet soon.

[Lady Freedom Returns]

4. It was my Mother that kept everything together

No she is gone, the family itself is gone.

All I need to save as much as I can before Oct. and get out of here!

I was already looking into the request anyway. They just made it way easier to do!

[Goalie49009]

3. Are you looking to take a bus or a train? nt

[Lady Freedom Returns]

5. I am looking at a greyhound bus.

They have a depot here in Joplin.

I am looking at Oct. 5 as the departure. That way I can pay them the rest I owe them. put in a two week notice on Sept. 18 and go. Hopefully, if they don't smudge it for me, I will have some money for when I get there.

[Goalie49009]

6. Darn

if you were going by train I have a voucher I'm not going to be using for Amtrack I could have gave you.

[Lady Freedom Returns]

7. Thanks!

Sadly Joplin lost there train station some time ago.

Closest is K.C or Tulsa I believe.

Thanks for the offer though!

[Goalie49009]

8. No problem

wish there was more I could do

[Lars39]

11. Have you heard of Mega Bus?

If there's a route to where you're going the tickets can be *really* cheap bought that far in advance. Tickets are only sold online. Your family sounds absolutely toxic.

[Lady Freedom Returns]

12. Haven't seen them for Joplin.

Will look though!

[a la izquierda]

9. Can I ask what's so great about Tucson?

I mean, no doubt this situation is terrible...but why Arizona? I can't imagine social services are very good. ( I'm not at all judging you. I hated southern Arizona)

[Tuesday Afternoon]

10. you have a job, you should get assistance for public housing or else post on the bulletin board

at the local college looking for to share an apt. also, on that board, other people may be looking for flatmates.

imo, you should not leave at this juncture in your life.

good luck and peace.