Current landlady a SLICK saleswoman
I nearly called her back and told her to pick up a job if you need money; to go to the local Ford dealership and ask to be car salesperson. I thought that, hey, I could be her reference and vouch for her being a saleslady for cars. She would sell likely 5-10 cars a DAY with her salesmanship.
So, I am NOT moving back home downtown like I thought I was. Some other things happened too that I thought would make the whole commotion "feel better". I worship her like a goddess. She is much less of a monster and more of a demi-god now. I can't believe that she sold me into staying here. WOW.
Just. wow.
If I sent her for a day job as car saleswoman, she would take home a huge as heck bundle of $$$ every month, more than enough to pay her bills and feed the kids.
What if they're not stars? What if they are holes poked in the top of a container so we can breath?
Raising a child is akin to knowing you're getting fired in 18 years and having to train your replacement without actively sabotaging them.