Chapter 3: Just Another Day

The sun rose and Jackson was still asleep so I stayed near the house to look for frogs and dig up rocks. I already made $165 and with the money left over from yesterday, I was able to buy a shower and some blocks for Jackson. 

I know Jax well enough that he needs to use the potty in the morning, but he decided to be disobedient and not listen to me. I'm going to count to 5 then try again.

While Jackson played with his blocks, I made us some grilled fruit.

After eating his lunch, Jackson decided that he needed a nap. I am ever so grateful so I can have a few moments of peace and quiet.

When I came back from fishing, Jackson had woken up from a nightmare. In the few words that he knows, he said he was scared that he was going to be taken away. I assured him that I will not let that happen so now he's ready to go potty and back to bed. Actually, I could use a nap myself.

Our naps turned into actually going to bed as I slept through the night. Today was exhausting, but at least I earned $328 and that is definitely a record for me so far.

Chapter 2: Surviving Together

We woke up hungry so we went to the park where I grilled some sausage and peppers for us. I spent $48 to make this dish, but at least we have something to eat. On the plus side, I found two rocks to dig up so hopefully that will help the cost of the food.

I sold a capsule and a rare gemstone, which earned me $100 then I had to buy Jackson a potty so I can potty train him and that was $75.

I had no idea it would be this difficult to be on my own, but I am determined to make it. This is not just about me because my baby brother is my whole world so this is more about him than anyone. I want him to be proud of me and I want to be a better "parent" to him than our own parents were. I believe that he will thrive being raised by me...I just can't let him down.

I told Jackson to try to use his potty again, and he told me no. Can you believe it? I don't think I was that defiant at his age, but maybe I was. This is where I have to put my foot down and make sure he knows that I am in charge.

My sweet little Jackson was sad because he had an accident while using his potty. I reassured him that it's okay because even adults make mistakes. 

I figured a little play time would cheer him up and boy was I right. He is such a happy baby boy and I am so thankful to be part of him growing up.

Chapter 1: The Beginning

I have no idea how to raise a toddler or a child, but I want better for my baby brother than the life that I have had under my parents' roof. In order to not raise suspicion, I have dropped out of high school so that I can raise Jackson and earn money for us so that I can build us a house. That's my dream anyway. I know that my life has never gone according to plan.
Today I earned $160 from gardening, digging, and finding frogs. I also planted a snapdragon flower and an apple, which I hope does well so I can sell them also. Now I need to see if I have enough for Jackson's bed because his needs matter more than my own.


Turns out there was this used mattress on the side of the street that someone was throwing away because their toddler outgrew it. There didn't appear to be anything wrong with it so I took it and the bedding that was on it. I knew that if I talked to the owners then they would report us so I got it while it was dark. Now Jackson has his own bed and now I can feel better knowing that he at least has a comfortable bed to sleep in.


As luck would have it, about a few feet in the other direction of our "house" was a child's mattress that was left on the curb for pickup. While Jackson was sleeping, I walked over to check the mattress and blanket out. Surprisingly, there didn't appear to be anything wrong with this set either so i hauled it over to our lot. I must say that it weighed a lot more than it looked so it wasn't easy dragging it, carefully, but I got it.

Now to get a restful night's sleep until tomorrow where I continue to earn enough money to build us a house.

Chapter 1: Introduction

Sul-Sul!! My name is Josephine Anderson, but my friends call me quite a few different nicknames such as Joey, Jo, and Lil J. 

My parents, siblings, and I seemed like the perfect family and we were...to outsiders. All was not perfect inside of the Anderson household. My older sister, Carlie, is picture perfect and is now one of the top attorneys in San Myshuno. My parents were so focused on making sure that I was just like Carlie that they started to neglect Jackson, my younger brother, since he was a baby. One day I came home from school and Department of Children and Families was there due to reports they received. Apparently someone said that I was malnourished so they followed up on an investigation and found that Jack was also malnourished. They gave my parents 48 hours to improve the situation or DCF would take my brother and I into foster care. I have heard horror stories about foster care and I could not let either of us be taken away. Even though our home life was not as wonderful as some would think, anywhere would be better than here. In the middle of the night, I packed up what little belongings I could and ran away with Jack. This way no one could take us away or force us to live a life of misery.

 

I have a new sim story coming soon!! It'll be a combination of 3 challenges with twists of my own. I will follow some of the rules of the challenges, but not all. As of this moment, I do not know which rules I will follow; however, I will review the challenges and choose the ones that I feel fit the best. 

The challenges that I will be incorporating are:

1. Runaway challenge

2. Tiny Living challenge

3. Homeless challenge

The new story is called Josephine's Struggles. Stay tuned for the first part of the story!!

Emma: Yes I know that, but you're saying that if he wants to flirt with me and get to know me then I'm not allowed to do the same back?

Tiffany: That's exactly what I'm saying.

Emma: I don't think it's right that you're going to stand in the way of my happiness just because he rejected you.

Tiffany: True friends wouldn't go after their friend's crush.

Emma: You saw him and waved then he waved back. It's not like you two had a date or anything. Get over yourself.

Tiffany: No I won't. I never should've trusted you.

Emma: I'm sorry I ever offered to help you here. Clearly you don't need my help messing up.

Tiffany: Wow. That was a low blow Emma.

Emma: You're lucky I'm not the leader of this club. I'd kick you out. We're going to have a meeting with Kelsie.

Tiffany: Fine. I'm leaving. As of this moment, you don't have a room at our house. Goodbye.

Samuel: Why don't we go sit on the couch Emma? I'd like to get to know you better.

Emma: Aww okay Sam. I'd love that.

Samuel: So what is your favorite hobby?

Emma: Dancing. There's nothing better than moving to the beat. What's yours?

Samuel: Well for years I loved critiquing art, but I'm not sure anymore.

 Emma: That's okay. You'll find a new hobby you love, I'm sure.

Samuel: I think you're right. What is your greatest goal in life?

Emma: This might sound silly, but I want to be an amazing club leader one day.

Samuel: Why would that be silly?

Emma: It's a club, right? Most desire to have the best jobs or biggest houses. I'm simple. Let me lead the best club and I will be forever happy.

Samuel: That's what matters. Your happiness.

Emma: I think that's sweet of you to say. What's your greatest goal in life?

Samuel: Remember how you said that some want to own the biggest houses? I'm one of them. I love fancy houses that are decorated throughout.

Emma: Oh Sam, I'm so sorry. I hope I didn't make you feel bad when I said that.

Samuel: Not at all. I found it a bit humorous.

Emma: Okay good because I don't want to offend you.

Samuel: So what makes you, you?

Emma: Well you already know that I love dancing. I also love to make people laugh, I'm creative, and I'm confident in who I am. How about yourself?

Samuel: I'm a big flirt and that's why Elizabeth left me. I do love art as you know and I'm sure you can see that in here. I'm also very confident like you are.

Emma: I appreciate you telling me why your wife left you, but why tell me now? You just met me.

Samuel: I think you're beautiful and I want to see where this goes. I also want to be up front so there's never a question about my honesty.

Emma: Well I think that's admirable. There is something I want to ask you, if you don't mind.

Samuel: What is it?

Emma: Why did your ex-wife just leave when she found out? Why didn't she try to work things out before walking away?

Me: I think I should be the one who answers that question. Right Sam?

 Sam: Yeah, you are the best person to answer that.

 Me: What caused you to leave?

Emma: There was more than just cheating and lying, I can tell you that.

Me: Let me guess. You caught him and left?

Emma: No. I stayed with him for four years until I had enough. When I commit to someone, I do not just walk away at the first sign of trouble.

Me: That's admirable, but I couldn't do that. Well, I need to get to work. Bye.

 

 It has been two weeks since we moved into our wonderful home, but it's only wonderful from the outside. Once you step inside, it doesn't feel like that anymore. Lately, there has been so much fighting between Sam and me, and I'm not sure if this marriage will last.

He went from always wanting to go on dates and hang out around town to always staying home. I'm starting to notice little things such as he doesn't look at me the same way anymore. There were times when I'd catch him staring at me from across the room and he would kiss me in the middle of a sentence. Things aren't that way anymore. He's distant, cold, and uninterested in everything I say and do. I wish he'd just look at me like he used to...just once. 

Me: Sam, can we talk?

Samuel: I guess. What about?

Me: You haven't seemed like yourself lately. Is everything okay?

Samuel: Yes I'm fine. 

Me: You seem different.

Samuel: I'm the same guy you've known for 20 years.

Me: Maybe it's just in my head. Sorry love.

Samuel: It's okay.

Me: Maybe we could go to a movie this weekend. What do you think?

Samuel: No. I'm going to hang out with Brett at the gym.

  Me: Well there's something I need to tell you.

Samuel: What?

Me: I'm pregnant.

Samuel: Oh...well, congrats. Is it mine?

Me: Of course it's yours. Who else would it be?

Samuel: I've seen how you look at Brett and I know you like him. I also saw you coming out of his room one night.

 Me: That is not true!! I have never been interested in anyone except you. I have been faithful to you ever since I fell in-love with you.

Samuel: Don't lie to me. You can sleep on the couch tonight.

Me: How dare you!! 

Samuel: I'm done talking to you. Go away.

Samuel: Karli, want to sneak off to the park?

Karli: aww Sam, of course I do.

Samuel: Okay, but we need to make sure we're very quiet. These floors creek.

Karli: Yes. How has Elizabeth or Brett not caught on yet?

Karli: Yes. I got hungry and Sam said he was thirsty, which I didn't know until I left my room

Me: The only person who calls Samuel Sam is me, his wife.

Karli: Brett calls him that.

Me: No he doesn't and I've known him for 20 years. He has never once called Samuel by his nickname.

Karli: 6 months Liz.

Me: You have been sneaking around my back and you accused me of cheating Samuel.

Samuel: You just called me Samuel. You always call me Sam.

Me: Don't get sentimental on me now. You made me think it was all in my head. I knew something was different with you. You let me think I was crazy.

Samuel: It wasn't hard for me to convince you that. You've always been suspicious of me around other women.

Me: Now you see why!! Just wait until Brett hears about this.

Karli: Please don't tell him. It will break his heart.

Me: Just like Sam broke mine by hooking up with you? You deserve it, homewrecker.

 
Me: Brett, there's something you need to know.

Brett: What is it?

Me: Awww thank you Brett.

 The next morning, our divorced was finalized; however, since I cannot afford to move out on my own then we have to have shared custody. I will get whatever job I can so Andrew and I can live our lives together in a stable, drama free home. He shouldn't live in an environment like this. He's my miracle baby and I will do everything I can to give him the best life possible. I love you Andrew, you're my baby boy even though you won't be an actual baby much longer.