Help me make a decision whether I should stick it out?

WOW a lot to think about and you have a few things to consider. First you need to think about your children and what's best for them, if you get your self in debt and have to go without then that won't be good for your kids. I think that it would be best if you stay just until you get enough money for the deposit, bills, food and the rest for at least 2 months (the first is a must the second is for just in case). Tell her you can't always bail her out and she will need to be able to handle bills herself, but of course help her out of a bind that will affect YOUR children.

As for her teenagers sit her down and tell her that her daughters seem to lack responsibility (in a non-confrontational way) and suggest that she encourage then to get part-time jobs to teach them responsibility and help out with the bills. Keep in mind that she seems to be a overbearing mother and WANTS to spoil her kids so when you talk to her remind her that you can't keep bailing her out of tight spots and that you have save her from having to do without a time or two. Also make a comment about it being crowed and that you feel like your stepping on her toes by having this talk.

As for the apartment go talk to the landlord and tell them you want to rent one but can't afford it now but that you want her to keep you posted on any new openings and talk to other landlords and tell them the same.

I hope this helps I know how hard it is to be a single mom (my ex was one and I always tired to help her) I also know how hard it is to live in a situation like yours but keep your head up and look to a better future. "remember for every dark night there's a bright day after that"

You knew what you were doing when you moved back into that situation. Stick it out for a few more months until you have enough to move. Anything else would only hurt you and the kids. Give yourself a little peace of mind. Moving now you will start pulling your hair out if the money isn't right and you might mess up what you could have done in the future. Good luck, living with family is always hard. You sound like a strong woman. Have faith.

Well you need to work 1 or 2 more months and save your money then just maybe you talk the owner into cutting the price just a little.

I've been in this situation before with my mom. She's a single mother of four and I'm the oldest. It's a tough situation but I recommend waiting until you have enough money to move out and be comfortable. That also means telling your aunt that you appreciate her taking you and your children in, but you can't keep pulling her out of binds because it's making you fall short on finding a place to live. As for her daughters, (the one that thinks she's grown sounds a lot like my sister btw) talk to her about it saying that you don't appreciate being disrespected them. They aren't setting a good example for your children either.

One thing my mom had to do when we were living with her friend in his apartment(yeah that really sucked) and he kept asking her for bill money and rent money, was that she went to a nearby church and told them of her situation. We didn't even attend that church and they gave her a check with enough money for a down payment and first month's rent. So I suggest trying that out as well to get out sooner. Good luck hun I wish you and your children the best.