So, I mentioned in another post that mom may not pay bc she doesn't have the money.

So here's the thing. I REQUIRE stated in my contract that I receive THREE weeks notice for termination. In my mind, this three weeks includes the last 2 weeks pay that I will receive. Mom sent me an email on Monday and said her daughter's last day would be aug 3. That's not even two weeks, let alone three. I sent her an email and told her that I require 3 weeks notice and that on Monday, payment due will be $400. She sent me two emails. These are them:

first: "I won't have $400. I know it was late but if I don't have the money, i can't pay you. I meant to send it last week, but with all the sick stuff (he kid was sick), I didn't get the email out. I physically will not have the $400 for you."

I didn't reply.

Second email: "I'm honestly not trying to screw you. i sent you an email on Monday explaining this. If I had the money, I would pay you. I don't even have the money to feed my family."

WHAT DO I SAY TO THAT?! If she doesn't pay me, I don't have the money to feed my family! When she started, I did her a favour and lowered my daily fee so she could afford care. Now she's doing this. I need that money. It's not an option, but I feel like a heartless bitch. What do I say???????????