It's amazing how crazy my life has become. All I do now is put out fires with what feels like a tiny plastic pail of water.

We did get an extended weekend a couple of weeks ago and saw family in California. We panned for gold!

Good times, for sure, but they are few and far between. I stuggle. It's not just the emotional and physical issues of being a single mom with at least one (probably two) Aspies. I'm living paycheck to paycheck and that's during the good months. If it weren't for the maxed out credit cards, I'd be lost. My dream of owning a home has been crushed and I wonder how long I can afford rent with the climbing costs.

I hear that now is the time to buy rental properties, because rent is supposed to skyrocket in the next few years as more families lose their homes. How twisted is this world?

Back in New Jersey I had the help of an amazing organization which provided affordable housing to working families. (Of the 15 families in the 3 buildings on the block we lived on, only 2 dads were present - does that say that you need 2 working parents to get by in our society?)

Anyone know of any organizations that help families in Washington find affordable homes?

I can't help but think that if I could just get the home piece of the puzzle - I'd see a dramatic reduction in the amount of financial fires I put out.

Where's the Aspie single mom home donation organization?