Divorce Left Me Broke! Surviving Divorce as a Stay at Home Mom • Downsizing

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  • @SimplyBeautiful516
    @SimplyBeautiful516 3 года назад +28

    Tough Mamas will figure out a way. Even when we’re not so tough, we will keep trying to make it happen. Love that even though panic attacks, you kept trying, you never gave up. I’m one of your newest cheerleaders because you’re helping me keep trying, too!

    • @WayCrunchy
      @WayCrunchy  3 года назад +2

      Thank you! Thank You! That’s the way! Never give up! Figure out what’s most important to you and keep that in the forefront of your mind!

  • @frogmoonmama
    @frogmoonmama 2 года назад +17

    Aww. Just watched this. Going thru this now myself. It's nice to know there is light at the end of the tunnel. Somedays it's sooooooooo hard, and I get so down thinking about what I used to have. But it's time to HEAL.

    • @WayCrunchy
      @WayCrunchy  2 года назад +2

      One day at a time. One step at a time. One breath at a time.

  • @monaempire
    @monaempire Год назад +6

    I had tears listening to your story!
    Being a mom is the hardest job in the world and adding an unhappy marriage to it is just a emotionally destructive bomb that tears you apart ! 😢
    I’m glad you survived and at a better place now ❤

    • @WayCrunchy
      @WayCrunchy  Год назад

      Thank you so much! I made it through the rough part and now I know so much better how to take care of myself and my children 💛💛💛

  • @hobocamp1072
    @hobocamp1072 3 года назад +12

    Mama, I remember you were one of my inspirations for homeschooling years ago when you were in the big house doing Montessori. You have come so far and are doing an amazing job. I know it was not easy, I wish I could give you a big hug! Thank you for sharing your wisdom and being a beautiful wildflower. Xoxo

    • @WayCrunchy
      @WayCrunchy  3 года назад +1

      Thank You!!!! I had no idea what a twist my life/RUclips was going to take!

  • @msvictoria8164
    @msvictoria8164 3 года назад +12

    Thanks for sharing your story. I think doing your yoga training was a really good idea because you invested in your self. Now you have a skill that can provide income and work round your family.

    • @WayCrunchy
      @WayCrunchy  3 года назад

      It has worked out! It’s the best way for me to get employment that doesn’t take me away from the home for full workday hours. COVID has been a challenge for yoga classes but COVID won’t last forever and Spring is coming so I can start teaching outside again.

  • @kellyeads2703
    @kellyeads2703 2 года назад +5

    Thank you for sharing your story.. and adding humor to it. So many of us are going through similar stories.. I know the struggle! Hi from Texas 🙋🏻‍♀️

    • @WayCrunchy
      @WayCrunchy  2 года назад

      YES! I know it’s helped me finding others who have gone through similar situations! 💛💛💛

  • @beethechange257
    @beethechange257 3 года назад +7

    I just want to say I'm so sorry this happened to you. You are so strong. I'm glad things are better now. Life sure can be hard, and terribly surprising. Blessings to you and yours.

    • @WayCrunchy
      @WayCrunchy  3 года назад

      Thank YOU! And blessings to you and yours ✌🏻

  • @indieblaze1639
    @indieblaze1639 3 года назад +14

    You were DEFINITELY being tested with your life but you are coming out strong! Go mama ☺️👏

    • @WayCrunchy
      @WayCrunchy  3 года назад

      For a while there it was ridiculous! My children and I have never had as many physical illnesses as we did while we were being uprooted!!!!

    • @indieblaze1639
      @indieblaze1639 3 года назад +1

      @@WayCrunchy well you are getting through everything gracefully! Though it may not feel like it 😅 Now to get through the pandemic 😐

    • @WayCrunchy
      @WayCrunchy  3 года назад

      @@indieblaze1639 I KNOW this dang pandemic! I’m ready to be out thriving!!!

  • @nechamascher7199
    @nechamascher7199 Год назад +3

    In the same story now, with more kids, no free rental from parents or grandparents, no car, don't drive, no child or spousal support, no lawyer fees paid, literally nothing but medicaid and food stamps.
    Am just wondering for 2 kids how much child support do you get, and when you got food stamps how much was that? I just want to know what is reasonable for making it out alive.... thanks.

    • @WayCrunchy
      @WayCrunchy  Год назад +1

      I love that you said “making it out alive.” That’s the only goal at first. That’s a very good goal and a foundation to build upon. Child support varies totally based on Dad’s income and custody agreement (temporary agreement). You NEED FREE resources. The No car don’t drive is the biggest hurdle. With phone/internet access find a woman’s shelter closest to you and have pen and paper to write down free local resources. Churches with food pantry’s and clothes closets, even furniture. Free legal aid. Tell them your situation and you don’t know how to plug into the resources available to help you. There are churches that will help and nonprofits that will help. If the person you talk to isn’t helpful ask them if they know any other organizations that can help in this situation. I didn’t find my actual social worker to help more than me filling out the paperwork and getting Medicaid and food stamps. Social services had No advice on what was available in the community or what I could do to improve my situation. I think they gave me 400$ a month in food stamps, it’s hard to remember. You can get WIC on top of food stamps. Call the WIC office and find a ride. That’s so much extra food. Food is the easiest part, that’s where there’s the most help from government and nonprofits, food pantries. Don’t pay a dime for food, put all your dimes to keeping your phone and a place to live. Good Luck! Keep calling! One foot in front of the other! I’m rooting for you!!!

  • @nanettekhoury9789
    @nanettekhoury9789 3 года назад +6

    Hugs to you Azalea for keeping your head up through all of this! You are truly an inspiration to my spirit! 💕

    • @WayCrunchy
      @WayCrunchy  3 года назад

      Thanks for all the encouragement!!

  • @arlenegomes5520
    @arlenegomes5520 2 года назад +4

    You are a wonderful person. I love your videos. I can't believe you did all that during that terrible time and survived and look at you now. You're a good mom and you should be proud of what you accomplished. Thank you for sharing that story with everyone. It must have been a very hard journey.

    • @WayCrunchy
      @WayCrunchy  2 года назад

      Thank You So Much
      It was so so hard

  • @kyosip1407
    @kyosip1407 3 года назад +7

    Wow I know exactly how you felt with panic attacks and all the pain 🙁

    • @WayCrunchy
      @WayCrunchy  3 года назад

      Too many of us know the pain!!!!

  • @robynhynes4578
    @robynhynes4578 3 года назад +7

    You're so lovely with a great attitude to life, you should feel really great about where you are. You're a joy to listen to, thank you 💖

    • @WayCrunchy
      @WayCrunchy  3 года назад

      Thanks so much for all the encouragement! I feel VERY good about where we’re at now 🤗

  • @bethanygunther7657
    @bethanygunther7657 3 года назад +16

    Look at you mama Azalea! From surviving to thriving!!

    • @WayCrunchy
      @WayCrunchy  3 года назад +1

      100% yes!!! 💛💛💛

    • @WayCrunchy
      @WayCrunchy  3 года назад +1

      Feels good to be looking Back on it, instead of swimming through it!

  • @eclecticbeth7537
    @eclecticbeth7537 3 года назад +3

    Wow! That was an amazing story! I'm in NC and never knew Lynchburg had anything but beautiful mountains! So glad you and your children, made it through those times. I'm sure you're stronger, wiser and tougher now, as a result.

  • @universaltruth6920
    @universaltruth6920 3 года назад +4

    Good morning 😊 you are an awesome mother . Your story is an inspiration to me. Thanks for sharing. Praying that your life journey continues to be blessed with great health and prosperity 🙏

    • @WayCrunchy
      @WayCrunchy  3 года назад

      Thank You SO SO Much 💛🌺💛

  • @irenebaker8263
    @irenebaker8263 3 года назад +4

    You are a strong beautiful woman! Very inspiring story. Build on a great foundation and no debt. Absolutely love that.

  • @melaniebaker2233
    @melaniebaker2233 3 года назад +6

    I love the paint jobs on your cars, too cool. Thanks for sharing your stories, it’s so interesting and inspiring. What did you do for small treats during that tough time? I always think that life can’t be too bad if I can afford a little cake or chocolate to have with a cup of tea. I’m grateful for being happy with small pleasures. X

    • @WayCrunchy
      @WayCrunchy  3 года назад +5

      This IS a great question!!! I should do a whole video on this. My #1 biggest thing was for me and my son, my oldest child, who actually has a different father. When my daughter first started going to spend the night with my exhusband I would have “date night” with my son and make a big deal about it. Lol, we’d go eat inside Taco Bell and come home and watch King of The Hill, or we’d go to the cheap movie theater, etc. Thanks So Much! I’ve got a few videos on here just about the art cars.

    • @melaniebaker2233
      @melaniebaker2233 3 года назад +2

      @@WayCrunchy love the date night ideas, having a great time and make good memories on not much money, perfect x

    • @WayCrunchy
      @WayCrunchy  3 года назад +2

      @@melaniebaker2233 we still do it every other Friday 😊

  • @irisdebruin1964
    @irisdebruin1964 3 года назад +2

    Thank you for sharing your story. Unfortunately I have had a similar experience with being a newly single mother.
    Love to you and your family!

    • @WayCrunchy
      @WayCrunchy  3 года назад

      It’s hard! Best wishes to you!

  • @marcbella599
    @marcbella599 3 года назад +3

    I love your energy and very much needed this video today

  • @jessicacampbell8231
    @jessicacampbell8231 3 года назад +3

    Thank you for your story, love your channel❤️❤️

  • @dawnsullivan7325
    @dawnsullivan7325 2 года назад +4

    you need to be a counselor for all the wome. who hav been to hell and survived...I'm so happy 4u

  • @CassieDavis613
    @CassieDavis613 3 года назад +7

    One man away from welfare. It's a man's world.

  • @jayoh109
    @jayoh109 Год назад +3

    I stopped watching when you said you had support from family. I’m glad you got through the situation though.

    • @MrsK976
      @MrsK976 Год назад +1

      Right? What do women do when they don’t have family to help?

  • @shawnwoodard7676
    @shawnwoodard7676 10 дней назад

    Crazy hiw she wanted to split the properties but was so quick to jump off ship when they were foreclosed 😭😭😭😭

    • @WayCrunchy
      @WayCrunchy  10 дней назад

      lol he had an affair and lied about paying the bills 😂😂😂

  • @Livinginoz
    @Livinginoz 3 года назад +4

    Great video! Very inspiring. Do your kiddos still have visitation with their dad?

    • @WayCrunchy
      @WayCrunchy  3 года назад +1

      Very Much So! They see my Exhusband all the time now. Things have worked out.

  • @jenniferprince6201
    @jenniferprince6201 3 года назад +4

    Aw! I knew you had fallen off the radar a bit, but I had no idea that all of this was happening to you. You are such a good example for your kids, and I am so glad that things are looking up for you! It's so sad to me how one person's selfishness can leave others in such a situation. I am so sorry that all of that happened to you and that you had to work so hard to get financial support. You really are an encouragement, and I am thankful that things are only looking up for you! I need to come to one of your yoga classes!! :)

    • @WayCrunchy
      @WayCrunchy  3 года назад +1

      Thanks So Much! Yes! That’s another great point. I really was out and about town and very involved in the community before the whole big divorce year(s). I am very much looking forward to life after divorce and AFTER COVID!!!

  • @Vintagebeliever
    @Vintagebeliever 3 года назад +3

    Proud of you! :)

  • @CoffeeWithKate4
    @CoffeeWithKate4 3 года назад +3

    Love this share. Thank you!

    • @WayCrunchy
      @WayCrunchy  3 года назад

      It turned out to be so cathartic 💛

    • @CoffeeWithKate4
      @CoffeeWithKate4 3 года назад +1

      @@WayCrunchy I bet, I've done a lot of therapy on my vlogs.💖💖💖☕

  • @midlifemindfulness4417
    @midlifemindfulness4417 3 года назад +4

    You’re amazing!

  • @laurieadams5328
    @laurieadams5328 3 года назад +1

    What a strong woman you are.

  • @Peacefullife0404
    @Peacefullife0404 2 года назад +1

    Omg the way you talk wow the most beautiful thing ever ❤❤

  • @doxiemom6850
    @doxiemom6850 3 года назад +3

    Thanks for sharing 👍 😊 ♡💋✌

    • @WayCrunchy
      @WayCrunchy  3 года назад

      Thanks for Watching 💛💛💛

  • @MrsK976
    @MrsK976 Год назад +1

    What if you have no family to live with? Then you end up having to stay.

    • @WayCrunchy
      @WayCrunchy  Год назад

      I’ve thought about that 1000000 times. I took my ONLY option. But I’ve realized in the years since then that there are resources in my community and in other communities that I didn’t know about at the time. Women’s shelters can be called for advice and help.

  • @happilieverholli9994
    @happilieverholli9994 11 месяцев назад

    This reminds me of the show Maid

  • @noname-nr4iy
    @noname-nr4iy 3 года назад +4

    You're great!

  • @tired_buthappy
    @tired_buthappy 3 года назад +3

    I would definitely pay for access to a yoga channel that you teach! Just a thought for extra income! 💛

    • @WayCrunchy
      @WayCrunchy  3 года назад

      I LOVE teaching yoga. But I’ve always been hesitant to teach online, film classes. There are so many other teachers that have already made such high quality videos.

    • @tired_buthappy
      @tired_buthappy 3 года назад +1

      @@WayCrunchy that’s true, there are. I love yoga with Adrienne. But you have your own style I’m sure I’d enjoy too.

    • @WayCrunchy
      @WayCrunchy  3 года назад

      Thank You! It just might happen one day 💛

  • @celiahuling8024
    @celiahuling8024 Год назад

    He won't be able to go to work with the babies. Give them to him so he can go to work ok.we pay a high price he spent.

  • @eclecticbeth7537
    @eclecticbeth7537 3 года назад

    Was this video removed? I'm not able to view it.

    • @WayCrunchy
      @WayCrunchy  3 года назад

      That is a mystery! I don’t know what’s going on, on your end. The video is still up just like normal. I hope this gets resolved.

  • @catedennis41
    @catedennis41 3 года назад +1

    Son? Where is your son now? I thought you had two girls. You rock, girl!!

    • @WayCrunchy
      @WayCrunchy  3 года назад

      Common misconception. One Girl. One Boy. A lot of people thought my long haired son was a girl. He recently got a haircut. Same kid different hair.

    • @catedennis41
      @catedennis41 3 года назад +2

      @@WayCrunchy I am sorry. That's what I get for not wearing my glasses when I watch videos!! For the record, I love long haired men. My husband is 69 and has a braid down his back!!!

    • @WayCrunchy
      @WayCrunchy  3 года назад

      @@catedennis41 we use to get it ALL the time! Doesn’t bother either of us 😊

  • @dawnm3803
    @dawnm3803 3 года назад +1

  • @JuanDavid-fj3tg
    @JuanDavid-fj3tg 3 года назад +2

    I don't understand what is the big deal about letting your son go to a public school. Why is that so bad?

    • @WayCrunchy
      @WayCrunchy  3 года назад +13

      Different strokes for different folks