My dad has cute anemia/He passed away - Page 2

I am so sorry Moochie.

Imp

Sorry to hear you lost your dad. There were a lot of good resources suggested and you may have some good school counselors as well. Will pray for you.

Oh Moochie, I am so so sorry for your loss.  Remember, you never get over it, the pain just gets lighter.  

 I'm stunned, I don't know what to say. I'm sorry to hear about your father, I can only imagine what you must be feeling.  

On the financial side, your mother may be entitled to survivor's benefits; maybe someone else knows how she can find out?

I am so sorry to hear about your dad.  You are too young to have to deal with this alone. Survivors benefits are a place to start. If your Mom can, have her contact your local social security office as soon as possible. Have her make an appointment. She will need to have a copy of your Dad's death cetificate. That can take a few weeks to get. Whoever handles the funeral arrangements can get copies for you. Also check with social services in your county. They may be able to provide temporary help financially for you for food. You are a minor so your mom might be able to get some kind of assistance for you such as food stamps, etc.  How long was your Dad in the military? I believe you said he received Veterans benefits. P.M.me if you want. I used to live in CA and my husband died while I was living there. I hope you have some family or really close friends nearby to help you through this. I want to help if I can

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Deb

I am so sorry!!

I would suggest worrying about money a different week and take some time for you and mom.

You will get thru it and there are benefits for surviving minor children,  Not sure if a college is near by, but if you end up needing some extra money and have a couple of spare rooms, foreign exchange students pay to stay and leave as well.  And would be about your age too.  Might be the extra activity that you need to look forward.

I'm so sorry!  Please take some time to be with your mom and grieve for your dad before you try to make decisions about the future.  You've been through a terrible loss.  Of course, you can't see the future clearly, only through pain and fear.  Now is not the time to worry.  Give yourself a week or two.  Nothing has to be decided today.  If you feel overwhelmed, talk to those who are close to you, or those who have experience and want to help.  I'll be praying for you.  

I'm so sorry, Moochie. 

Some good advice has already been given.  Take time for yourself and your mother, and let things calm down a little before making any major decisions about your future.