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help with family of special needs kid

Posted by specialneedsmom on 2012-05-16 16:58:00

Hi I am a mom of 3 children, 1 a special needs child. I work as a nurse assistant but it only covers about half of our needs. I work hard and do my best every day and try to keep a smile and a good attitude but sometimes your best just isn't good enough. My special needs baby is 8 years old and is speech impaired, deaf in one ear, severely asthmatic, and has ADHD. Medicaid pays for most of the meds and specialists but not all. I pay for some of his meds and specialists and then there's the gas to go to and from. All in all I'm spending about $800 per month that medicaid is refusing. I haven't been able to get an answer why as of yet. I've applied for social security for him but have been denied twice and now am awaiting a hearing which I am told could be anywhere between 18 and 21 months just to get a hearing date. I only make about $1500 per month so simple things like even a trip to the laundromat is a challenge. Apart from my son's problems I also have 2 baby girls aged 9 and 6 to take care of. Thanks be to God they are healthy. All of my family has passed away due to various forms of cancer so it's just my children and my husband and self. He is out of a job presently and has been seeking work since being laid off from his last job (about 7 months). I have applied for a pell grant and registered for LPN classes at the local community college to try to help myself but it will take about 15 months to finish school let alone get a job. I've managed to pay rent but am 2 months behind on the internet bill (used for school) am 5 months behind in car payments and am at risk of a repo any day. If I lose my car then how am I going to be able to go to work,school, take the kids to school, take the kids to the doctor,grocery shop, do laundry, or anything else? I currently do not have auto insurance because I can't afford it.(was cancelled for nonpayment 2 days ago.) I managed to pay my water and cell(about $100) to keep that going. I am almost a month behind on my electricity but have managed to keep it going by paying about half the bill per month. As of now, I have a balance of $150. I don't know what to do. If anyone would please help us I would be forever grateful and appreciative.

Single Mom/Full-time Student

Posted by heidih68 on 2012-05-16 11:58:36

Hi,I am a single mom of a 12 year old daughter with type 1 Diabetes, and a 9 year old son with ADHD. I have been divorced for nearly 6 years, struggling to support myself and my children. After many unfilling jobs, I have decided to go back to school to pursue a degree in nursing. Since I am attending school full-time, and caring for my children, I have been looking for online work. I really just need a little pick me up to keep us afloat for the next 18 months. I am looking for 20,000 to carry us through. My car is 12 years old,and in need of repair..I feel very hopeless trying to buy food, gas, and medication an diabetes supplies for my kids. Anything would be a great help..Thank you..

Sons tuition

Posted by Jenro211 on 2012-05-10 21:58:12

My son is a very smart and vivacious 9yr old. A few yrs ago he was diagnosed with ADHD/ODD and its been a whirlwind and stressful few yrs adapting to everything. After several yrs of counseling and after attending several school he FINALLY has found comfort in a local catholic school. He has made it known how much he loves his school and how much ambitions he has to graduate from that specific school and go on to be a scientist. My intention were to pay his school off with tax returns of course life happen and between my medicals bills and my car dying out on me. I now owe his school the full amount of almost $2,000 that needs to be paid before he starts school again. He DEFINATELY deserves it and has proven so my getting honors again and am hoping someone is able to help me in any way possible. I do great
Y appreciate anything and everything. God bless...

19 Year Old Abuse Survivor Down On His Luck

Posted by stromboli_johnson on 2012-03-29 20:58:22

Hello BegsList. My name is Chris. I'm 19 years of age, and I live in Philadelphia. At the age of 18, I escaped an abusive household to enter the adult world. I am afflicted with autism and severe ADHD. I don't let those setbacks get to me though- I'm enterprising and constantly looking for employment. I finally had a good place- I found a well-paying position at Walgreens, and they transferred me into the Philadelphia market. Not three months after arriving, I was unexpectedly laid off. Due to some funky requirements in the rules, I was not able to draw unemployment. I have been diligently hunting for jobs ever since that fateful day, but unfortunately my efforts have proven fruitless. I have volunteered most of my time to a small non-profit when I'm not job searching. We're a small interfaith group that hits the streets with a message of love and peace for all, along with participating in several community service projects and education programs. We are currently experiencing a whole host of financial hardships as a whole. My beg is two pronged: On one hand, I am three months behind on my rent and on the verge of eviction. On the other hand, I am devoted to making my community better and making people a little happier through the non-profit. This is a last resort for me, as I've exhausted all other channels. Please help me out. Someone's gotta be out there. I thank you for taking the time to read this.

-Chris

Bless others in order to be blessed,You just cant lose!!!!!!!

Posted by Closemouthdontgetfed on 2012-03-27 12:58:11

Hello,

I am asking for $20,000 to build an earth-bag home so me and my son can leave my abusive husband. I am unemployed due to having bipolar disorder and ADHD which makes it hard for me to keep a job. I am managing my disorder with medication. I just want help with leaving. I know what I am asking for seems like a lot, but if you give it to me than God will see to that your hand is blessed so it is as if you never lost it at all.It states in Hebrews 7:7 the less is blessed by the greater. Also Proverbs 27:3Do not hold back good from those to whom it is owing, when it happens to be in the power of your hand to do [it]. 28 Do not say to your fellowman: “Go, and come back and tomorrow I shall give when there is something with you

Desperate times

Posted by rottencandy on 2012-03-08 20:58:38

I don't want this to be another single mom sob story, but unfortunately it may sound that way. I have 3 precious little boys, one who has several special needs (austism, cerebral palsy, ADHD) and requires a lot of attention.
I lost my job a month ago and have gone through all of my savings not that there was much there. I am about to be evicted, my car was reposessed two days before Christmas, Merry Christmas!
I want to move to a small apartment near their school, I just don't know how. I can't afford the $17 a day in bus fare so I walk the 9 miles home and to their school which eats up most of the time between drop off and pick up.
I feel like I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place!

I Face Eviction Every Month

Posted by PaganMom on 2012-02-15 12:58:29

Hi, I'm a mom of four, however, my 11 year old son, diagnosed with ADHD, is the only one still at home. Due to my UI benefits being exhausted, every month is a challenge. The jobless rate in my area is in the double digits. while I seriously need help with bills for this month, I would also like to have an opportunity to work! If you can help financially, great! If you can help me find a job, even better! Thank you in advance for anything you can do to help.

Homeless need help - ruined by IRS and mom w/ leukemia

Posted by PCZJazzy on 2012-02-05 16:58:39

I have adhd and am not good at record keeping. I was running a business and got an auditor that wanted to ruin me. The CPA ended up cheating me also. Long story, but I was honest on my taxes but the long costly audit cost me everything. My Mom got sick with leukemia, dad had a stroke and I had to take care of them from 2007-2009. My family recently disowned me because I am not working and I could not repay them all that I borrowed to go through the audit. My friend is helping me write this because my spelling is terrible. Could use any help at all. Please.

Out of Hope

Posted by Koolnora on 2012-02-01 01:58:08

We are a hard working family stuck in bind. I went back to school almost two years ago to improve my chances of getting a self-sustaining job. I hope to find something amazing after graduation 6wks! My husband isn't getting steady semi repair work. We advertise super competitive rates but no calls. My house payment is $650.00 (2 months). I am trying to sell everything possible. I just want to keep my home. We spent 15 years saving for a 1100 sq ft. It is all we have now. I don't want my children in a shelter. I have been working temp service jobs. I get behind because 2/5 of my kids are developmentally delayed. My 4 year old son is autistic and my 12 yr old deals with ADHD/RAD/OCD/ODD. I teach them all week between their therapy then my university and temp work. I hate to ask but I'm out of options.

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It Companies moved away leaving me with Student loans to pay and unemployed

Posted by disabledwithchildren on 2012-01-11 16:58:15

I am disabled and tried to better my future and put my kids through college by retraining myself in IT/Networking field.After 911 hapened everything changed.Now I would need a security clearance to obtain employement and employers aren't willing to pay for one.I have a Associates Degree and Networking Diploma i can't use and left with 40,000 in student loans and bad credit.After Graduation I was informed by SSI that they made a mistake in overpayment and they are taking the 26,000 out of my monthly checks..I have two children still living with me, one is autistic and the other has ADHD..Please help..I cant even afford my diabetic medication and doctor bill copays..anything will do..trying to pay for the 40,000 I owe in loans and fix my credit.

SSI made a mistake and they are Making payback 26,000 Please Help

Posted by disabledwithchildren on 2012-01-11 11:58:07

I am disabled and tried to better my future and put my kids through college by retraining myself in IT/Networking field.After 911 hapened everything changed.Now I would need a security clearance to obtain employement and employers aren't willing to pay for one.I have a Associates Degree and Networking Diploma i can't use and left with 40,000 in student loans and bad credit.After Graduation I was informed by SSI that they made a mistake in overpayment and they are taking the 26,000 out of my monthly checks..I have two children still living with me, one is autistic and the other has ADHD..Please help..I cant even afford my diabetic medication and doctor bill copays..anything will do

Urgent in need of some serious help!!!

Posted by jaylynn22 on 2011-12-19 15:58:38

Hi my name is Danielle Gonzalez. Im 22 yrs old and just had my daughter Jaylynn Dejesus on November 22 of 2011(shes my 1st and only child). My boyfriends name is Julian Dejesus ,he's 21 yrs old. Julian is currently incarcertaed at the manhattan detention center in downtown manhattan, New york city. Julian is severally emotionally disturbed and suffers from anxiety as well he also has a diagnosis of minor adhd. .He was originally arrested for possesion with intention to sell. While he was awaiting the judge at the benches in court his ex lawyer(legal aid) had told he and I that he would be facing some serious time and she also stated to him that I was not coming to the courthouse which also would cause him to panic. Julian had paniced and try to flee from court. He is know charged with possession with intention to sell, assault on an officer(allegedly) and escape. His next court date is on jan 4th 2012. If it is possible for him to do an impatient program without any jailtime please help me get that for him.hes been in there sence he was arrested on December 1st. If theres is anything you can assist me with even if you can't personally help I'de really appreciate the guidance im really desprite and would like to do what ever I can to help him. Julian Is not a bad person this is his first offence and there kind of trying to throw away the key. He has so much more to offer and deserves a second chance at life to show everyone how wonderful of a person he can be. He had NO guidance what so ever as a young kid. No mother of father his grandmother is illiterate and the rest of his family are drug addicts. he grew up in a domestic violence home. he raised his self on the streets living from crack house to crack house.Im not asking for any pitty or any money im just asking for help and understanding, i want him to see there are good people out there who do care even without any attachments to a person. Please help me, I beg you!(his bail is 12,000) but i cannot afford that at all!!)please help meeee!!!any donations help pls

need help to catch up on bills

Posted by RIXCHIK on 2011-12-13 12:58:13

I really need help to catch up on my bills. I have fallen behind and am barely getting by trying to pay the past due. I have 4 kids ages 11-3. one is my stepson that we have custody of. his birth mother does not help us with anything, no medical, dental or no child support. he has ADHD. i his step mother deal with the teachers and doctors with no help from his birth mother. We just expierenced a death in the famil my children's great grandfather that was basically their grandfather since they have none. he passed away and was buried the day before thanksgiving. that made it even harder for us. we used to see him and visit all the time. i just really need help to catch up on our bills, electricity, house, utilities desperately. thank you. I am sooo down right now i feel like i am going to have a break down. we been starting to go to church to turn to the Lord. the way i figure it i would need between 1,000-1,500 to catch up.i am litterly sick to my stomach right now stressing... thank you in advance if you can help us.

This CHILD really needs help for XMAS

Posted by maxwellsfamily on 2011-12-07 13:58:33

Our extended family has a 9 yr old member who has watched his mom and dad get a divorce this year.

He watched his home go into the forclosure process, his father ended up in a VA psych ward due to alcoholism,untreated mental health problems, which led to a suicide attempt.

He has a learning disability and adhd on top of all that. All these things happened in 2011.

So if anyone is feeling generous enough, we have a wishlist for him.

His name is Max and he loves army men and transformers and board games! He also likes to think he is a SPY:)

Here is the list

http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/2QJZ6SWBS9W4S If your willing to help I cannot thank you enough.

I am willing to provide verification you want if you like. My number is 763-250-4520

Thank you and God bless

Mother of 2 special needs children, please help!

Posted by jenijenjeni on 2011-10-13 17:58:57

My daughter, 10, has cerebral palsy and is 100% disabled in a wheelchair. My son is 12 with Autism, ADHD & Tourettes. We have had no income for a month due to loss of a job. We are month to month renters and landlord said if we do not pay immediately he will file for eviction. I can't get a new place with no money plus its very difficult finding an apartment that is one story and handicap accessible. I am scared out of my mind for my children. I am $600 short. I am willing to pay everyone back who helps and can show proof of anything you need. Thank you and God Bless.

In danger of losing my only vehicle

Posted by lspang01 on 2011-10-09 09:58:51

I am writing you today in regards to a matter of importance. I am a single mother and going to school, as well I take care of my parents. I am trying to make my vehicle payment however I am having trouble with getting the money needed. I am in need of $411.00, in order to make my car payment.
The reason that I am short in my finances is that like most single I do not have a lot of money and live check to check. I recently have had one of my checks reduced and it was unexpected. This happened at a time when I had been evicted from my home and had to find a new place to live. In September I had contacted my car loan company to set up a deferment plan for my September payment. In this agreement I had to pay $35.00, in which I had in my bank account and approved them a total of 3 times (2 times by phone and once by mail) to remove from my account. They did not remove the funds and instead sent me a letter stating that I would have to pay them $411.00 by October 18th, 2011 or they would take my vehicle. I contacted them and they said that do to not taking the money out of the account that I did not live up to my end of the agreement. I did not receive the letter until after I had made my October car payment on time.
I really need my vehicle in order to get my son to doctors appointments and monthly medication that he takes for ADHD and his Aspbergers (ASD). I also take care of my parents who are both disabled and need help getting to doctors appointments. They do not have a vehicle and my vehicle is our only form of transporation.
I am desperately in need of any donation that you can provide. Thank you in advance.

The angel is now in need of an angel Desperate Please help

Posted by aboutyou20 on 2011-10-03 16:58:17

I can’t believe my life has come to this. First and foremost, it is important to know that I am a hardworking, responsible individual. I love going to work every day as a child and family therapist knowing that I have the ability to help make positive changes in others’ lives. I also, for whatever reason, feel very uncomfortable asking for help. I don’t think I have ever asked anyone for financial help in my life, let alone a “donation”. I was always taught that if you want something…. YOU WORK FOR IT! I have had a job since I was 13 yrs old and it taught me to appreciate the value of the dollar and hard work. But what happens when you physically can’t? My values speak to who I was, who I am and who I want to be and why I am worthy of your help.
• Be respectful, giving, loving and kind to others.
• Treat others as you would want to be treated.
• First and foremost dedication to my family and friends
• If you want something, you have to work for it because nothing in life is free
• Work hard and you can achieve anything you set your mind to
• If you believe in something, be passionate about it
• Love what you do for work – Life is too short
• Do not be selfish, but selfless – be there or give to others as much as you can
Resilient for many years –struggling through a childhood of undiagnosed ADHD - low self esteem, disruptive and impulsive behaviors, poor attention, disorganization, ambivalence about making life decisions, flunking out of college my freshman yr at 18 yo (which led to me having to pay any subsequent schooling on my own), moving and attending a new school at the beginning of my 8th grade year with a scoliosis brace that had to be worn 23 hours a day, having major surgery at 14 yo and missing 3 months of my freshman yr. As an adult, moving from NJ to Ma away from my family who I was extremely close to due to a marriage that didn’t work, losing my father to cancer and watching him waste away in front of me and feeling helpless. I did return to school as an adult committed to helping others and figuring out my own insecurities. Over 7 yrs (25-32 yrs old) received my bachelors degree from Rutgers University with high honors and my masters in clinical social work from Columbia University also with honors.
I know what I am capable of and I know how much I have to give to others. But at this point in my life, I also need to be honest with myself about my physical limitations.
When I was 12 yo I was diagnosed with a severe case of scoliosis and had to wear a body brace for 1 ½ yrs. Bad timing, I guess… I had just moved and was starting my 8th grade yr in a new school. Two yrs later (1983) I had major reconstructive surgery (14 hours, in a body cast 6 mos, couldn’t ride in a car or sit for more than 15 mins a day for 3 mos) and my spine was fused from T3 to L4 – all at 14 yo! Over the years, my back problems were just “part of my life”. Now at 43 I am disabled and in need of another major surgery due to collapsed discs that are compressing the nerves in my lower back. The pain I endure is affecting my ability to sit, stand or walk to any period of time. I had to leave my last job as an outpatient therapist a couple of years ago due to my inability to commit to a schedule because of my pain. I have been taking pain pills, which I do not want to become addicted to and have worked out an arrangement with a caring chiropractor. Not to mention at work I have kids, teens and their families who depend on me to help them, some of who I don’t charge because they can’t afford it. So, my schedule is minimal, my bills are racking up and I continue to try to help people sometimes at my own expense (physical). I have no health insurance because I can’t afford it, I live in a 800 square foot apartment that I share and I drive a 1998 Nissan Maxima that has over 200,000 miles on it! I don’t have “things” because I don’t NEED material things. It kills me to ask for help, especially monetary. It’s hard for me to accept help but I have no problem giving, lending or helping other people. My friends say that I give “too much”, but I feel that if I have it to give or I can do something to help someone else be happier, less stressed or more comfortable than I will. And I’ve been taken advantage of many times because of this – for example, 3 yrs ago, I lent a co-worker $5000 to assure that as a single mother she would have a dependable car for her and her 3 kids. She has not paid me anything yet. Gave another friend my car for 2 weeks to use because her car was in the shop and she couldn’t afford a rental. It was definitely an inconvenience, having to walk to and from work a mile, having to way to run errands until the weekend, etc. But I did it because I knew how much it meant to her and how much it helped. I then find myself thinking … who will be my angel when I need one?? And I do…. Please, please help!! I don’t have a choice right now. I need surgery, physical therapy/personal training in order to continue working for others. Thank you so much for any contribution you can make! God Bless!
College Loans: $60,000
Surgery: $250,000
Credit card debt $40,000 over last 8 yrs to support me at times when couldn’t work
Physical Therapy $2,000
Bills 3 mos $5,000 during recovery time

Wow… that’s hard to see… : ( Feel like I’m on the verge of a nervous breakdown!! Please be my angel

The angel is now in need of an angel Desperate Please help

Posted by aboutyou20 on 2011-10-03 16:58:16

I can’t believe my life has come to this. First and foremost, it is important to know that I am a hardworking, responsible individual. I love going to work every day as a child and family therapist knowing that I have the ability to help make positive changes in others’ lives. I also, for whatever reason, feel very uncomfortable asking for help. I don’t think I have ever asked anyone for financial help in my life, let alone a “donation”. I was always taught that if you want something…. YOU WORK FOR IT! I have had a job since I was 13 yrs old and it taught me to appreciate the value of the dollar and hard work. But what happens when you physically can’t? My values speak to who I was, who I am and who I want to be and why I am worthy of your help.
Be respectful, giving, loving and kind to others.
Treat others as you would want to be treated.
First and foremost dedication to my family and friends
If you want something, you have to work for it because nothing in life is free
Work hard and you can achieve anything you set your mind to
If you believe in something, be passionate about it
Love what you do for work – Life is too short
Do not be selfish, but selfless – be there or give to others as much as you can
Resilient for many years –struggling through a childhood of undiagnosed ADHD - low self esteem, disruptive and impulsive behaviors, poor attention, disorganization, ambivalence about making life decisions, flunking out of college my freshman yr at 18 yo (which led to me having to pay any subsequent schooling on my own), moving and attending a new school at the beginning of my 8th grade year with a scoliosis brace that had to be worn 23 hours a day, having major surgery at 14 yo and missing 3 months of my freshman yr. As an adult, moving from NJ to Ma away from my family who I was extremely close to due to a marriage that didn’t work, losing my father to cancer and watching him waste away in front of me and feeling helpless. I did return to school as an adult committed to helping others and figuring out my own insecurities. Over 7 yrs (25-32 yrs old) received my bachelors degree from Rutgers University with high honors and my masters in clinical social work from Columbia University also with honors.
I know what I am capable of and I know how much I have to give to others. But at this point in my life, I also need to be honest with myself about my physical limitations.
When I was 12 yo I was diagnosed with a severe case of scoliosis and had to wear a body brace for 1 ½ yrs. Bad timing, I guess… I had just moved and was starting my 8th grade yr in a new school. Two yrs later (1983) I had major reconstructive surgery (14 hours, in a body cast 6 mos, couldn’t ride in a car or sit for more than 15 mins a day for 3 mos) and my spine was fused from T3 to L4 – all at 14 yo! Over the years, my back problems were just “part of my life”. Now at 43 I am disabled and in need of another major surgery due to collapsed discs that are compressing the nerves in my lower back. The pain I endure is affecting my ability to sit, stand or walk to any period of time. I had to leave my last job as an outpatient therapist a couple of years ago due to my inability to commit to a schedule because of my pain. I have been taking pain pills, which I do not want to become addicted to and have worked out an arrangement with a caring chiropractor. Not to mention at work I have kids, teens and their families who depend on me to help them, some of who I don’t charge because they can’t afford it. So, my schedule is minimal, my bills are racking up and I continue to try to help people sometimes at my own expense (physical). I have no health insurance because I can’t afford it, I live in a 800 square foot apartment that I share and I drive a 1998 Nissan Maxima that has over 200,000 miles on it! I don’t have “things” because I don’t NEED material things. It kills me to ask for help, especially monetary. It’s hard for me to accept help but I have no problem giving, lending or helping other people. My friends say that I give “too much”, but I feel that if I have it to give or I can do something to help someone else be happier, less stressed or more comfortable than I will. And I’ve been taken advantage of many times because of this – for example, 3 yrs ago, I lent a co-worker $5000 to assure that as a single mother she would have a dependable car for her and her 3 kids. She has not paid me anything yet. Gave another friend my car for 2 weeks to use because her car was in the shop and she couldn’t afford a rental. It was definitely an inconvenience, having to walk to and from work a mile, having to way to run errands until the weekend, etc. But I did it because I knew how much it meant to her and how much it helped. I then find myself thinking … who will be my angel when I need one?? And I do…. Please, please help!! I don’t have a choice right now. I need surgery, physical therapy/personal training in order to continue working for others. Thank you so much for any contribution you can make! God Bless!
College Loans: $60,000
Surgery: $250,000
Credit card debt $40,000 over last 8 yrs to support me at times when couldn’t work
Physical Therapy $2,000
Bills 3 mos $5,000 during recovery time

Wow… that’s hard to see… : ( Feel like I’m on the verge of a nervous breakdown!! Please be my angel

The angel is now in need of an angel Desperate Please help

Posted by aboutyou20 on 2011-10-03 16:58:11

I can’t believe my life has come to this. First and foremost, it is important to know that I am a hardworking, responsible individual. I love going to work every day as a child and family therapist knowing that I have the ability to help make positive changes in others’ lives. I also, for whatever reason, feel very uncomfortable asking for help. I don’t think I have ever asked anyone for financial help in my life, let alone a “donation”. I was always taught that if you want something…. YOU WORK FOR IT! I have had a job since I was 13 yrs old and it taught me to appreciate the value of the dollar and hard work. But what happens when you physically can’t? My values speak to who I was, who I am and who I want to be and why I am worthy of your help.
• Be respectful, giving, loving and kind to others.
• Treat others as you would want to be treated.
• First and foremost dedication to my family and friends
• If you want something, you have to work for it because nothing in life is free
• Work hard and you can achieve anything you set your mind to
• If you believe in something, be passionate about it
• Love what you do for work – Life is too short
• Do not be selfish, but selfless – be there or give to others as much as you can
Resilient for many years –struggling through a childhood of undiagnosed ADHD - low self esteem, disruptive and impulsive behaviors, poor attention, disorganization, ambivalence about making life decisions, flunking out of college my freshman yr at 18 yo (which led to me having to pay any subsequent schooling on my own), moving and attending a new school at the beginning of my 8th grade year with a scoliosis brace that had to be worn 23 hours a day, having major surgery at 14 yo and missing 3 months of my freshman yr. As an adult, moving from NJ to Ma away from my family who I was extremely close to due to a marriage that didn’t work, losing my father to cancer and watching him waste away in front of me and feeling helpless. I did return to school as an adult committed to helping others and figuring out my own insecurities. Over 7 yrs (25-32 yrs old) received my bachelors degree from Rutgers University with high honors and my masters in clinical social work from Columbia University also with honors.
I know what I am capable of and I know how much I have to give to others. But at this point in my life, I also need to be honest with myself about my physical limitations.
When I was 12 yo I was diagnosed with a severe case of scoliosis and had to wear a body brace for 1 ½ yrs. Bad timing, I guess… I had just moved and was starting my 8th grade yr in a new school. Two yrs later (1983) I had major reconstructive surgery (14 hours, in a body cast 6 mos, couldn’t ride in a car or sit for more than 15 mins a day for 3 mos) and my spine was fused from T3 to L4 – all at 14 yo! Over the years, my back problems were just “part of my life”. Now at 43 I am disabled and in need of another major surgery due to collapsed discs that are compressing the nerves in my lower back. The pain I endure is affecting my ability to sit, stand or walk to any period of time. I had to leave my last job as an outpatient therapist a couple of years ago due to my inability to commit to a schedule because of my pain. I have been taking pain pills, which I do not want to become addicted to and have worked out an arrangement with a caring chiropractor. Not to mention at work I have kids, teens and their families who depend on me to help them, some of who I don’t charge because they can’t afford it. So, my schedule is minimal, my bills are racking up and I continue to try to help people sometimes at my own expense (physical). I have no health insurance because I can’t afford it, I live in a 800 square foot apartment that I share and I drive a 1998 Nissan Maxima that has over 200,000 miles on it! I don’t have “things” because I don’t NEED material things. It kills me to ask for help, especially monetary. It’s hard for me to accept help but I have no problem giving, lending or helping other people. My friends say that I give “too much”, but I feel that if I have it to give or I can do something to help someone else be happier, less stressed or more comfortable than I will. And I’ve been taken advantage of many times because of this – for example, 3 yrs ago, I lent a co-worker $5000 to assure that as a single mother she would have a dependable car for her and her 3 kids. She has not paid me anything yet. Gave another friend my car for 2 weeks to use because her car was in the shop and she couldn’t afford a rental. It was definitely an inconvenience, having to walk to and from work a mile, having to way to run errands until the weekend, etc. But I did it because I knew how much it meant to her and how much it helped. I then find myself thinking … who will be my angel when I need one?? And I do…. Please, please help!! I don’t have a choice right now. I need surgery, physical therapy/personal training in order to continue working for others. Thank you so much for any contribution you can make! God Bless!
College Loans: $60,000
Surgery: $250,000
Credit card debt $40,000 over last 8 yrs to support me at times when couldn’t work
Physical Therapy $2,000
Bills 3 mos $5,000 during recovery time

Wow… that’s hard to see… : ( Feel like I’m on the verge of a nervous breakdown!! Please be my angel

help me and my mentally ill child buy a car

Posted by smiler2 on 2011-10-03 08:58:14

A year ago I was made redundant, leaving me with debts and my son of 13 to cope alone. I was unable to get a full time job due to my commitment to my son and helping him with school,as he is autistic and has adhd, I get very little help for him and have always coped alone. But in order to pay some of my debts and keep food on the table, I had to sell my car 6 months ago. my son is now settled in a new placement but we still have large debts and I am unable to travel with him as his placement is on a farm, this means we have to pay for taxi's as no buses go there, the education dept are making it difficult for us to afford this and it would work our cheaper for me to buy a car and take him, I know this would be less stressful for him and we are not asking for a expensive car, a small second hand one would be so helpful and so appreciated by us both.

need help paying for college supplies, books and medication please help

Posted by InNeedOfHelp1 on 2011-09-22 16:58:15

hi im a 20 yr old college student, i have no income because i am unemployed and there are no jobs around where i live. and i need money to help pay for college supplies, books and help pay for tuition, i dont want my mom paying for anything because she is low income and has fibromyalgia and can not work,my father died before my 16th birthday. and she has to support my little sister who is 13 and my little brother who is 16 who has ADHD and autism, and i need help paying for my medicine because i have gastritus (inflammation of the stomach lining) and colon spasms so they are very painful and the pills are about 80 dollars for a three month supply, i want to help my mom pay for things as much as possible, i want to take care of her and my family
anything that you can spare would help greatly

need help paying for college supplies, books and medication please help

Posted by InNeedOfHelp1 on 2011-09-22 16:58:14

hi im a 20 yr old college student, i have no income because i am unemployed and there are no jobs around where i live. and i need money to help pay for college supplies, books and help pay for tuition, i dont want my mom paying for anything because she is low income and has fibromyalgia and can not work,my father died before my 16th birthday. and she has to support my little sister who is 13 and my little brother who is 16 who has ADHD and autism, and i need help paying for my medicine because i have gastritus (inflammation of the stomach lining) and colon spasms so they are very painful and the pills are about 80 dollars for a three month supply, i want to help my mom pay for things as much as possible, i want to take care of her and my family
anything that you can spare would help greatly

need help paying for college supplies, books and medication please help

Posted by InNeedOfHelp1 on 2011-09-20 11:58:34

hi im a 20 yr old college student, i have no income because i am unemployed and there are no jobs around where i live. and i need money to help pay for college supplies, books and help pay for tuition, i dont want my mom paying for anything because she is low income and has fibromyalgia and can not work,my father died before my 16th birthday. and she has to support my little sister who is 13 and my little brother who is 16 who has ADHD and autism, and i need help paying for my medicine because i have gastritus (inflammation of the stomach lining) and colon spasms so they are very painful and the pills are about 80 dollars for a three month supply, i want to help my mom pay for things as much as possible, i want to take care of her and my family
anything that you can spare would help greatly
first want to thank you for taking your time reading this. I am not going to fully paste a long sob story, but this is a story of a broken father trying to get his son home where he knows he is going to be loved, safe and to be raised happy.

My oldest son Keegan who was born to me on Christmas has been out of my home for over 3 years. My son is 10 years old and right now is living at a Residential Treatment Center; this facility was provided to him by the State of Texas Department of Family Services. The Department of Family Services was sought by my ex-wife over 3 years ago for help assistance while I was working to support my family living. This is not going to be a story where I am going to bash my ex-wife, at that point of life she was not a good mother, she could not handle the responsibilities and our son Keegan was on medications or medical conditions given to us ADHD, Hyper-Aggressive Disorder, and possible Bi-Polar.

Keegan was not acceptance to large change. We had to move from a city and a house where my son felt settled, back to our home city of Amarillo. This condition did not set well with my son, but as long as Daddy was with him he felt safe. Then Daddy had to be gone from Monday through Friday (except Friday Night) for work, and then when I was home I would spend time with my kids. Keegan was settled with this, but on the second week gone his medications ran out and the MHMR would not see him for three weeks, his past Pedi-physiologist would not refill medications unless they saw him which started him on a process where his mother felt she could not attend to his needs. Situations always arose and my ex-wife sought help from the Pavilion while I was away. After one month of this my ex-wife who was listening to “her” friends kept telling her to seek help with Family Services. Then an incident happened at home, my ex-wife and her friends left the house to look at business property (for what reason I still do not know), but left a thirteen year old who was not mental capable himself to watch Keegan, his sister Shaylah, and her friends youngest son. The situation happened when my son Keegan and Shaylah got into an egg fight with the thirteen year old and his youngest brother. The youngest brother got upset because he was losing and picked up a stick and STABBED Keegan in the back and punctured him. Keegan got upset and picked up his Fatboy skateboard and knocked him across the forehead knocking him out in one hit. This information was provided to me by my ex-wife and her friends. That is when my ex-wife called the Sherriff f department on Keegan because of the situation; she allowed her friends threaten to beat him to death and scared him so bad he defecated himself. He did not feel safe and the only person who would make him feel safe was over 3 hours away.

Since Keegan was under the age of 10 years old they could not take him, so again my ex-wife called Family services and with the discussion of everything and the fact he had been in the pavilion prior the accepted to take him for help and placed him in a temporary children’s facility.

I did not even to get to see my son before they took him, I had to go to the Randall County Courthouse where I was explained by the legal team and Family Services if I did not accept this treatment for my son I would be held liable for the charges and I could charged for his actions. I knew my son needed help, but not this help. I was assured he would get proper treatment and care for, and he should be home soon. A year later I was told the state now has permeate custody of my son, but I still have a stature of rights as a parent and I am not banned to see my son.

There is more to that story, but again I am not dragging other events, but after three years he is in a facility that tends to switch out employees weekly, they are not participating in family counseling, at this point of my letter I have not talked to my son in over 2 months, and have not received any of his letters he writes. Visitation has been promised to me once every other month to bring him home for a day visit, but that has not happened 9 months. The State of Texas has made a statement they are not responsible to bring my son home for visitation because they do not have the money for this, and it is my responsibility to make the visitation visits 3 hours from me. I was promised weekly phone calls, but again that is not happening, and when I call the facility nobody seems to be there to assist with the issue. Texas Department of Family Services is over stocked on cases and I tend to get a voicemail over a real phone conversation, and when I email I may get a response. I was explained I am supposed to have family counseling sessions with Keegan because the facility is breaking that bond with my son and his family and for the past 3 months that has not happened. I have been told by the State because of my financial conditions even if he was ready to come home they would not let him.

This is my plea for help, my son needs help, I need help and I need to do something about my situation. I am a hard worker, I take care of my two other kids and do not receive any support from my children mother. I make enough to stay afloat, I have a best friend (as close as a brother) help me trade my old Chevy Pickup for an automobile that will get me around in the city but do not go hard on it. Overall I am just an average hard working low class worker trying to get back what is his.

Paying my electric Bill

Posted by ronbow3 on 2011-01-22 13:58:58

I am on Disability with muscular distrophy, my wife works at starbucks, we have 2 boys, one is 12 and is ADHD and Asburgers, the other is 16 and home schools to help me. We moved into a home and with all the deposits everyone wants to not only get into the home but the utilities, we have been behind for 3 months. Trying to play catch up. I have an electric bill for $328.00 and not able to pay it. I have $100. but not the rest. I need to pay it by the 28th of this month, January or they shut it off. I dont get apyed again until the 3rd of Feb. Then if it gets shut off there is more deposits to get it back on. Is there anyone able to help Please I have never asked for anything. Please let the kindness of your hart move you to help me and my family.