Why this blog?

I'm starting this blog to capture the feelings and experiences that I have to go through in order to survive going from being a suburban housewife and mother with a good job to being alone and poverty-stricken - and, as a matter of fact, currently unemployed.  Today I am going to a workshop at our workforce center to see how I can improve my resume and cover letter (hopefully I'll get more calls!!!).  I have been unemployed on and off over the last 7 years I don't know how many times.  I have been fired mostly, initially because of my addiction problem, and most recently for a reason that was just stupid.  I won unemployment at least.  So now I have $223/week to live on until I find a job, and I pay $689 for rent.  Like that's going to work.  Anyway, I'd love to hear everyone's experiences.  I know I am not the only one going through this out there, there has been too much job loss, foreclosure, etc. for others not to be or have been affected the same way as I.  Today will be good.  I went grocery shopping (even though I couldn't afford it) and spent $139 yesterday.  It is the first time I have spent that much money at the grocery store in probably over a year.  I couldn't believe how much the prices of some things has gone up!  So, so far, I will survive