a few months ago my brother (who is severely bipolar) hurt my daughter. after MONTHS of me telling him ONE more time he…

volunteer somewhere any where really and have them sign off on your hours and why can't you lift

courts cannot go against a doctor's order. it's the one & only thing that can't go against!

are there any homeless shelters or soup kitchens to volunteer at.... and good job for getting you and your baby away from that situation he could really cause harm to her in his condition

@noemysmom, I have had multiple miscarriages and my doctor told me I'm to do no heavy lifting or anything that will cause extra stress, to be safe and make sure nothing causes me to lose my baby. I'm in a VERY small town and there are only 3 places approved for community service to be done at and all require heavy lifting.

@lovemyson_610 I took in my doctors note and the clerk told me it didn't matter. I think I'll have my doctor call them next week when I see him

@supermommy23, there is nothing like that here, we have a food bank and an old folks home, as well as a thrift store, but all require me to do heavy lifting. we don't live with my brother, it happened when I was visiting my parents.

@quin230, damn 😒😒 that's sucks

@supermommy23, yes it does. such a small crappy town haha

Local nonprofits outside of those three? Ask those three if they have other work besides those needing heavy lifting?

@quin230 maybe different states do it differently.. but when I was going to court in PA, they let me off of bench warrants bc of doctors notes.

i would do the thrift store and when u get there just let them know you csn lift becauae u are prego. logically they wont make you do it.

@rgaine, there isn't anything in this town, @lovemyson_610 , my doctor said they should excuse it until I'm in a safe zone but they won't, I've asked all of them for stuff that doesn't have lifting and each one said they only need someone to do the moving of objects, stocking, all lifting and dealing with heavy items

@quin230, search for online community service opportunities? All else fails I'd try the one that seemed less strenuous so they can tell you're trying to do the hours. Do the best you can and ask for help as needed until they say they don't need you.

@rgaine, thank you, thank you to everyone

a good will will allow it so will an animal shelter or the local churches

@fallbaby16, we don't have a good will or animal shelter. the Mormon church said they don't have anything and the bible church needs some construction

but won't allow me to do it because I'm pregnant

wow that's weird I also live in a small town and had to do community service so I went to the church and cleaned after services on Sundays and Wednesdays

@quin230, Hope it helps. I work with a ton of nonprofits and may don't post needs or opportunities. Best of luck!

Thanks y'alls!