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by NoireNimbus 461 days ago
Sorry for your losses and the situations you're going through. I've also been using ChatGPT lately too for mental health, since therapy here is expensive...

I'm a single parent, dealt with homelessness as well (it's a long story). No family, no friends, and no co-parenting either. It was only myself and my kiddo.

I couldn't receive assistance from government NOR churches (but doesn't hurt to still try) because I was working...However, I was unable to get an apartment at the time(another long story). I was living in Airbnbs and hotels for the time.

I was VERY lucky that a random couple who owned their own businesses let me live in their guest house until I was on my feet and was able to get my own place(took me 3 months of saving).

In terms of jobs, I ended up applying at job agencies, because it is the recruiters job to find you work. I recommend contacting the big ones like Robert Half, Adecco, Randstad, etc. Apply for their tech jobs online and maybe go in person to talk to them about it. Typically, they'll reach out to you over the phone and set up an interview, but I'm sure if they see you in person too, it'll show initiative.

Goodluck out there, wishing you the best and hang in there.