Thank you Bella,
Alex has started collecting what he calls 'antiques' (and I call merely junk cluttering up my home- though I never say that to him). He has come up with an idea to buy these things and then sell them on ebay; and as he has no computer knowledge he needs my help to do that (I only know the basics though). He is ery interested in starting that up, an now we have the money to do it, he is looking forward to it even more.
I am actually enrolling in a councilling course through the local tafe to become a qualified social worker for people with substance abuse problems! I just have to wait until our lease expires and we find another house before I can enrol to the closest tafe. Work Directions says that they won't view my studying as working or osmething along those lines, but I figure I don't need their assistance anymore now that we have the money I can pay for the course myself.
Alex is confused right now as to what he wants to do! He is thinking of going back to being a labourer as soon as his psyche gives him the green light.
I do hope your financial troubles are soon resolved...
Tammy