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My name is Renuka.I am living in Sri Lanka.I have 2 sons.Since 2 years in suffering with Heart trouble,Diabetes,Highblood Pressure and Arthritis.I m in difficult and helpless situation now.I can't do any work Any work withmy sickness.I havent any help from anyone.I will be thankful to you. When you can give me a help to buy my medicine.

I just got released from the hospital this week after having been there for a week. I also have a condition called pyoderma gangrenasum which causes debilitating ulcers on my legs. I went in to have a doc see my ulcer because it had gotten to the point where it was painful to walk. They took blood tests and found a slew of other things wrong. They found that I was Anemic, low Vitamin D right off the bat. Upon further tests including colonoscopy, CT scan, Enema and more they found a blockage and a small hole in my colon so I was admitting and pumped with medication. I started feeling better and after a week they finally let me go home. I am still on multiple medications and am struggling with getting things back to normal. My Crohn's disease has made my life a living hell at times. Some days I can't eat without pain, I suffer from arthritis like symptoms that make it painful to walk, it wakes me up at night so I have difficulty sleeping and now on top of that I have become moody and depressed. I am unable to work and have no income. I am in the process of retrying to get disability after being denied because I am only in my 30s and they think I can still work. Stress makes my condition worse and I cant help but be stressed every day. I get very little relief. I have a wonderful fiance who has been struggling to pay for all of our living expenses on his own and it is making his life dramatically harder as well. I need help. I am asking for your grace and kindness right now. It is increasingly difficult to be able to afford just daily items such as soap and shampoo, not to mention medications because I am unable to afford insurance. Please if there is any amount you can give, it would be wholeheartedly appreciated. I am in dire straights right now.. Thank you for taking the time out to read this..

Thank You so very much for your help. Heres my story. I am in my early 30s. I am a mother of two loving kids ages 4 and 9. My husband moved out a year ago after a bout of depression, stating "I love you thats why I cant stand to stay here n watch you die like this!" And it is true anyone who has watched a loved one waste away before thier eyes can tell you it eats your soul. In a way I cant blame him. I have hopes we will someday get our family back together. Untill then I am in this alone, and now find my self here asking you for help.
I have several cronic illnesses. Including scoliosis:Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine that occurs most often during the growth spurt just before puberty. While scoliosis can be caused by conditions such as cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy, the cause of most scoliosis is unknown. My scoliosis curve got worse, the spine rotated and twisted, in addition to curving side to side. This caused the ribs on one side of the body to stick out farther than on the other side. Severe scoliosis can caused back pain and difficulty breathing. In my case In severe scoliosis, the rib cage may press against the lungs and heart, making it more difficult to breathe and harder for the heart to pump.I also experience harsh neurological affects of Muscle weakness, Numbness and Abnormal reflexes. To save my life I had to have surgery.
Surgery involves correcting the curve (although not all the way) and fusing the bones in the curve together. The surgeon lays bone grafts across the exposed surface of each vertebra. These grafts will regenerate, grow into the bone, and fuse the vertebrae together. The bones are held in place with one or two metal rods held down with hooks and screws, helping to support the fusion of the vertebrae.I went through all this at age 13. But now with the onset of sevral more cronic illness complication from the surgery that once saved my life now slowly kill me.
Years later I began getting sicker and sicker by the time I was 20 my spine was degenerating causing horrible pain, I had to have my appendix removed, then gallblader went bad. We never dreamed these all had a common factor. Doctors just shook their head proclaiming :you are just so young for your body to be failing like this". Eventually it was discovered I have Lupus and severe arthritus. Lupus is an autoimmune disease, meaning that the body' s immune system mistakenly attacks healthy organs and tissue. Lupus can affect any part of the body, causing inflammation and damage in joints, skin, kidneys, heart, lungs, blood vessels, or the brain. More than 90% of people with lupus have skin rashes, often triggered by exposure to the sun, and about half have kidney and lung problems. Because lupus affects the joints, it is considered a rheumatic (arthritis) disease.
Upon this discovery things began to make sense. So doctors now knowing why began a body wide check up to see what all has been affected. One test was A bone mineral density (BMD) test measures how much calcium and other types of minerals are present in a section of your bone. Your health care provider uses this test, along with other risk factors, to predict your risk of bone fractures in the future and detect osteoporosis. Bone fracture risk is highest in people with osteoporosis. They found I indeed had osteoporosis at the age of 22. SO now My bones are weaking causing damage areas all over my body, but the most serious being in my spine. Now comes the arthritis/lupus, they see these damaged areas and my own imune system attacks. Eating at the damaged areas creating even more damage, which increases the area the lupus attacks. It is a vicious circle. I have now been treated with medication over 10 yrs. But they can only slow the illness there is no cure, and dure to my scoliosis and the metal rods in my back surgical treatment options are very limited.
The damage is so severe I was decared legally disabled by the age of 23. My only income is SSI. I have to support my children and I on 658.00 a month. Thank God the court issued my ex to pay my rent in lue of child support. I am asking for help to cover upcoming medical bills. In the last 14 months I have had 5 seperate kidney surgery. My right kidney is damaged and I will soon be having a 6th surgery. This one to remove damaged section of the tube that leads from the kidney to bladder. then they will reattach at a higher section of bladder. I will aslo be having several Jaw surgeries. Due to exposure to radiation, osteoperosis a excessive vomiting of stomache acid my teeth are breaking and falling out. The doctor needs to repair what they can and put in inplants for what they cant. This will slow the degineration of my jaw. Without this treatment my jaw is going to cave in. Currently I am only able to eat mushy foods. I have drastically lost weight and my body is stuggling to heal due to the stress, pain and infection. So I hunbly beg of you to help me 1.00 or 50.00 anything would help. These procedures will not only improve my quality of life but aslo help extend my time here on earth just a little ehile longer. I just want to be with my kids as long as I can.Whith each dollar you donate its like adding an hour to my life.....What would you give for a few more hours with the ones you love?

Thank You so very much for your help. Heres my story. I am in my early 30s. I am a mother of two loving kids ages 4 and 9. My husband moved out a year ago after a bout of depression, stating "I love you thats why I cant stand to stay here n watch you die like this!" And it is true anyone who has watched a loved one waste away before thier eyes can tell you it eats your soul. In a way I cant blame him. I have hopes we will someday get our family back together. Untill then I am in this alone, and now find my self here asking you for help.
I have several cronic illnesses. Including scoliosis:Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine that occurs most often during the growth spurt just before puberty. While scoliosis can be caused by conditions such as cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy, the cause of most scoliosis is unknown. My scoliosis curve got worse, the spine rotated and twisted, in addition to curving side to side. This caused the ribs on one side of the body to stick out farther than on the other side. Severe scoliosis can caused back pain and difficulty breathing. In my case In severe scoliosis, the rib cage may press against the lungs and heart, making it more difficult to breathe and harder for the heart to pump.I also experience harsh neurological affects of Muscle weakness, Numbness and Abnormal reflexes. To save my life I had to have surgery.
Surgery involves correcting the curve (although not all the way) and fusing the bones in the curve together. The surgeon lays bone grafts across the exposed surface of each vertebra. These grafts will regenerate, grow into the bone, and fuse the vertebrae together. The bones are held in place with one or two metal rods held down with hooks and screws, helping to support the fusion of the vertebrae.I went through all this at age 13. But now with the onset of sevral more cronic illness complication from the surgery that once saved my life now slowly kill me.
Years later I began getting sicker and sicker by the time I was 20 my spine was degenerating causing horrible pain, I had to have my appendix removed, then gallblader went bad. We never dreamed these all had a common factor. Doctors just shook their head proclaiming :you are just so young for your body to be failing like this". Eventually it was discovered I have Lupus and severe arthritus. Lupus is an autoimmune disease, meaning that the body' s immune system mistakenly attacks healthy organs and tissue. Lupus can affect any part of the body, causing inflammation and damage in joints, skin, kidneys, heart, lungs, blood vessels, or the brain. More than 90% of people with lupus have skin rashes, often triggered by exposure to the sun, and about half have kidney and lung problems. Because lupus affects the joints, it is considered a rheumatic (arthritis) disease.
Upon this discovery things began to make sense. So doctors now knowing why began a body wide check up to see what all has been affected. One test was A bone mineral density (BMD) test measures how much calcium and other types of minerals are present in a section of your bone. Your health care provider uses this test, along with other risk factors, to predict your risk of bone fractures in the future and detect osteoporosis. Bone fracture risk is highest in people with osteoporosis. They found I indeed had osteoporosis at the age of 22. SO now My bones are weaking causing damage areas all over my body, but the most serious being in my spine. Now comes the arthritis/lupus, they see these damaged areas and my own imune system attacks. Eating at the damaged areas creating even more damage, which increases the area the lupus attacks. It is a vicious circle. I have now been treated with medication over 10 yrs. But they can only slow the illness there is no cure, and dure to my scoliosis and the metal rods in my back surgical treatment options are very limited.
The damage is so severe I was decared legally disabled by the age of 23. My only income is SSI. I have to support my children and I on 658.00 a month. Thank God the court issued my ex to pay my rent in lue of child support. I am asking for help to cover upcoming medical bills. In the last 14 months I have had 5 seperate kidney surgery. My right kidney is damaged and I will soon be having a 6th surgery. This one to remove damaged section of the tube that leads from the kidney to bladder. then they will reattach at a higher section of bladder. I will aslo be having several Jaw surgeries. Due to exposure to radiation, osteoperosis a excessive vomiting of stomache acid my teeth are breaking and falling out. The doctor needs to repair what they can and put in inplants for what they cant. This will slow the degineration of my jaw. Without this treatment my jaw is going to cave in. Currently I am only able to eat mushy foods. I have drastically lost weight and my body is stuggling to heal due to the stress, pain and infection. So I hunbly beg of you to help me 1.00 or 50.00 anything would help. These procedures will not only improve my quality of life but aslo help extend my time here on earth just a little ehile longer. I just want to be with my kids as long as I can.Whith each dollar you donate its like adding an hour to my life.....What would you give for a few more hours with the ones you love?

My Sister has moved in with her 2 boys 8 and 11, from a 11 year abusive relationship. I already live with my disabled mother and my sister has social phobia so have to do the school run with her. I have just lost my job because of arthritis and we need to move house as we have 3 adult and two children in a small 3 bedroom house, But cannot afford a deposit. We are desperate, Please find it in your heart to help us with what ever you can afford!
We greatly appreciate it, Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!!!!

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Hi there,

I am a hardworking single parent of 2 children and ordinarily would not ask for help, however, I really don't know what else to do about my problem. Since my husband left 3 years ago I have struggled with money but due to Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fibromyalgia and various other painful ailments I have had to stop my second job and so my lack of money is a big issue. We get by and don't expect a lot i.e. no holidays in the sun or big TVs, however, I am now in a situation where I need money for medical treatment and have no savings.


When I was pregnant with my second son, who is now 10, I developed large cysts on my face which all burst and left scars and holes all over. As you can imagine these areterribly disfiguring. My self confidence is zero, especially when people stare and mention it. I do not want to go out of the house and I have stayed in the same job for 12 years as I am too uncomfortable to have an interview for another position. I have tried various things including strong chemical peels which have only made my skin worse. My doctor has told me that I can have treatment but it will cost a few thousand. Therefore, what I am asking for is help with not just making me look "normal" but about improving my life and that of my family. If I am fortunate enough to ever have treatment I would ideally like to find a better job and give my children the start they deserve. If you are able to help me I would be most thankful and forever grateful for your assistance.

My name is FREEZEINGMYASSOFF,my house is all electric,ive been keeping the temp down at 68.ive had a slight stroke,high blood pressure,PAD in my rt.leg,now doc says i have arthritis in my rt shoulder,by the way im 58 and things arent getting any easyer.Between the high cost of health ins.the ever riseing cost of gas going in my eleven year old car to get to&from work,well you see where this is going! im already one month behind on my mortgage,but i can deal with that.Trying to get Fed help,or State aid is very restrictive,I also pay child support which nearly takes half of my paycheck,ANY DONATION WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED,ANY AMOUNT,will go directly to my elec bill,tired of goin to bed w/sweatshirt n sweatpants..PLEASE HELP and remember GOOD things will come back to you!

I am an honest working family man with 2 young children who works 40 hours per week.

I have many health problems, I’m deaf in both ears and wear a hearing aid, I also suffer from arthritis in my spine along with sciatica and I am taking 24 tablets each day to combat the pain I’m in and the worst part is I’m only 38.

Each day is becoming more and more of a struggle with working, but I have to work as I have a mortgage and bills to pay like the rest of us, the UK government do not help if you have a mortgage but they will happily pay your rented accommodation fees!

It’s 1.18am at the time of writing this, I am in so much pain and discomfort that I cannot sleep, which makes me tired for work, which turns into a full circle.

I am trying to start an internet business to try and take the burden of losing my house in the not so distant future and to give me something to fall back on, when the day comes that I cannot no longer have a ‘normal’ job.

What I am trying to do is clear my mortgage, every spare penny I have goes towards this so that I can clear my biggest worry and provide a safe environment for my children.

If you would like to donate, this would be greatly appreciated and I will keep your PayPal email address because if my online business venture works then I will gladly pay back everyone the amount they donated to me.

Thank you for reading.

Hi, My mom can no longer afford the re-payments on the mortgage! so I have no choice but to find my own rented apartment as she said to me that she cant afford to keep the house so is going to have to rent herself and that I wouldnt be able to go with her and my belovied dog! =( it broke my heart as im 24 and have always been able to look after my mom physicaly and financialy as she has arthritis in her spine...Anything donated will either go towards helping my mom with the mortgage or help me pay the deposit on the apartment I have viewed recently. I wont go into any backgrounds here as it hurts to talk about but iv not had an easy lifr so far! please help. anything will be appreciated! Thanks in advance to you lovely helpful people out there! Regards,
Matthew Aged 24

Hello, my name is John, I am 52 yrs old partially disabled man who is at the end of my rope. Once upon a time I was pretty established yet psychiatric issues have plagued me my whole life. I have just completed another 20 day treatment which makes 4 this yr for major severe chronic depression and social phobias / anxiety along with suicidal thoughts and plans. I am a recovering alcoholic 24 yrs now and thats all I have left, being sober. Six yrs ago I was diagnosed with Lymes arthritis, a rare one along with fibro mialgia symptoms. It has now been diagnosed as Rheumatoid arthritis, my medications for meds alone are over 1.200.00 a month which the state is paying, but the ins will run out soon. The ins co will not pay for an operation I need on my back. I am in severe chronic pain, emotional, physical, mental, all day every day and I am close to my end. For the past 8 yrs I owned a small garden center, and I cannot afford to re open this spring for we had a terrible yr with 2 storms wiping us out and the economy. I owe vendors who are taking me to court, owe sales tax, and am just doomed it seems. Before I was a alcohol and drug couselor, and a good one at that and saved hundreds of lives. After 16 yrs I burned out and had a breakdown. I now live with my mother temp, I cannot find work and feel like such a burden and a loser. She is such a love, the only thing holding me back from harming myself is her. Four weeks ago, my 32 yr old nephew and my beloved dog passed away. I raised my nephew like my son and I have no children, I am grieving terribly. I have a very hard time asking for help much less begging or pand handling. Everything is crashing down on me and I am single, alone and suffering . I am a good man that some how didnt make it in life.Every day I fight depression and suicidal thoughts, I am sceduled for elctric shock therapy in 2 weeks for severe depression, have never known what it feels like not to be depressed. I look back when there were days I'd pay for a strangers meals, sponsored children and animals. Is it really true that nice guys end up last? Anything would help, thanks for listening.I have no money for a paypal account nor have a checking account, my number is 203-264-8907 Love and light,
John

I retired on disability three years ago. I have a reverse mortgage and I'm just out of bankrupcy. The bills are piling up again. I have rheumatoid arthritis and I need help. My car broke down, I sometimes go without food, and property taxes keep coming. I never thought I'd end up like this. I went to college, I supported myself, I was a runner. Now I can barely walk, I can't do housework, I'm taking drugs for pain that are making my feet numb. Please help me.

This is the first time I've ever had to do anything like this. I've worked since I was 13 until being laid off last year. Trying to provide for 2 kids as a single mom with severe arthritis in my spine is hard. I've been trying to find a job that I can physically do for over a year. I'm falling behind on all my bills. Anything will help....even if it's just $3.00 for my daughter's flouride co-pay, or $5.00 for gas in the tank. I'm a good Christian person. I don't do drugs, smoke or drink, so the money would NOT be used for ill purposes. Thank you! God Bless...when I'm back on my feet,I will give back to others!

I recently moved to an apartment and am lucky to have a home and a job. Believe me, I am grateful!! Currently I sleep on a single mattress on my floor. My last job ended in January 2011 and I am working but cannot seem to quite catch up and free up enough cash to afford a bedframe or box springs. The twin mattress is fine but getting up and down with arthritis in my legs and back is tougher every morning. I do not have a couch either, just in case you are wondering why I am not using it as a bed.
I have a home, a job, and food on the table and consider myself truly blessed, but a regular bed would be nice.
A dollar or two from fifty people will go a long way in helping me purchase a used bedframe and boxframe from Goodwill or a thrift shop. I love camping as much as the next Girl Scout but this is tough.
I am single and I live alone. Thanks!!!

I honestly don't know if this will ever find anyone who may help but I'm being optimistic despite the odds. I honestly don't know how to truly explain my situation but to say that I've just been "stuck in a rut" for, let's be honest, over a decade. I don't regret my life, for I know that I've lived it the best way I knew how & with the limited resources that I had available. I also don't regret it because my experiences have made me the person that I am today. I have done everything possible to make sure that my family is safe & healthy. Ultimately, they come first! However all I can say is that I've just been wrapped up in so many unfortunate circumstances that have had many factors that were out of my control, that basically one can conclude that I'm just NOT a lucky person!

Here's some history: Basically when I started college my family lost our home due to my mother's gambling problem. This lead to my father's infidelity which ultimately lead to their divorce (which both my parents made me decide if they were to separate or not). Several months later I found myself pregnant & kicked out of both my parents apartments. During that time I still tried to keep things together by working as many shifts as I could & by going to school during the day. It was hard because I was like a nomad, moving from one friend's house to another. At times I even slept in my car. But then there came a point where my pregnancy became too complicated and I ended up living in the hospital for 2 months before my child was born at 7.5 months. Due to his pre-maturity and the many complications that ensued I decided devoted my life to taking care of him. It worked to some point, where I was able to drop my 3 jobs and obtained a stable one. I was also able to obtain a certificate from university. However, when my father died. I felt the obligation to take on the responsibility of honoring his last wishes. In a sense it aided me to find a type of closure yet in another way it had opened Pandora's box. It was not easy grieving and dealing with my father's side of the family, my mother's side & to add more, my father's girlfriend's side. The funeral, the back taxes owed by my father, my husband loosing his job & my son constantly getting sick... All expenses were on me. To add more "injury" within the span of 9 months I was in a total car wreck, I gave birth to my second child & then I was in a horseback riding accident, that almost paralyzed me. Honestly, what are the chances of going horseback riding for the first time, loosing control & getting thrown off?!

I've really tried my best to deal with things one day at a time & also do it with a smile. But now I find myself dealing with arthritis, kidney problems, crazy medical fees, no job (since the company closed), and bills now reaching almost $60,000. Even as I look at that number now, I honestly feel a sense of nausea...

The only thing I do know is that, I still have a lot in me to give and I've tried, despite it all, to give it back by going back to school to become a licensed nursing practitioner. It may sound crazy & it comes at a very inopportune time (considering that I'm drowning in debt!) but by doing this course, it helps me in so many ways. It calms me... It gives me a sense of purpose, knowing that I may alleviate a person's pain, even in the slightest, which in turn somewhat alleviates mine as well. It also gives me confidence knowing that all the teachers that I have encountered during this course say that they believe in me, in my determination & in my will power to survive & conquer.

So ultimately, I'm asking you this... For your help, to help me help others. Even if you could spare $1.00. One small step, is still a step forward for me. And like I said in the title, despite all the things that I've gone through, I'm still optimistic & I still have a little fight left in me. So please help me fight!

A Desperate Plea for HELP… Donations for Luxating Patella Surgery!


I have a Service Dog named FiFi who is a Medical Alert Dog.
My Service Dog has been diagnosed with an extreme case of Severe Bilateral Medical Luxating Patella, confirmed by two separate veterinarians, who consider it to be a chronic and serious medical condition. The grooves in her femurs, where the kneecaps are supposed to ride, are very shallow and have caused her kneecaps to slip out of socket to the inside of the legs. Her kneecaps cannot be manipulated back into place by hand.
She has developed the condition bilaterally, on both sides, her condition is at a Grade 5 out of 5 in both hind knees, which is the most severe, and she needs surgery ASAP on both limbs.

The Luxating Patellas are causing constant pain and discomfort, decreased energy level, tiring quickly, bony protuberances, bowlegged, crouching stance, swollen knees and joints, poor coordination, loss of balance, limited mobility, stiffness when walking, a change in posture, lack of appetite, and arthritis pain.
When she is able to walk she does so with one of her hind legs further out from her body, while the other affected limb is always being carried because it is much too painful to use. For the most part, she must balance her weight on her front legs as she walks, while holding her hindquarters off the ground, which is severely uncomfortable to say the least. She is no longer able to walk, or even stand on her left hind leg, and is not able to move it.

The recommendation is for her to have corrective surgery on both knees within 2 weeks. The surgeon advised that, if left untreated, the condition will worsen and may lead to rupture of the cruciate ligament as well as painful deformation of the leg bones as she continues to grow. The surgery involves deepening the trochlear groove and modifying the joint capsule to prevent the kneecap from slipping out. If there is significant deformation of the leg bones, they will have to be cut, realigned and pinned. She will have approximately 8 weeks of recovery time.

As you can imagine, this surgery will not be cheap. The estimated cost (at a reduced price) is approx. $1,900 to $2,000, per leg, not including pre-op lab work, post-op rechecks, X-rays, narcotic pain medicine, a custom-built Wheelchair for Toy Breeds (to help her get around), plus miscellaneous other medical supplies that she will need after surgery. The Wheelchair (as prescribed by her Veterinarian) must be ordered online and costs $249.00+ Tax + Shipping and Handling charges).

If FiFi does not get the surgery she needs she will be forced to live a life of constant pain with a permanent luxation that could develop into degenerative joint changes, bone deformities of the femur and tibia, and may not be able to walk ever again!

Any donation that you can make towards FiFi's surgery would be greatly appreciated!

FiFi is an adorable Toy Pomeranian with a Sweet and Loving Disposition; a Sparkling Personality and Magical Charm. She is very clever, well-mannered, and is unusually calm and quiet. She is one smart dog!
She has brought so much Joy and Blessing into my life; I can't ever imagine life without her! Wherever I go, FiFi brings out the best in people. I know she brings out the best in me. I have formed a special bond with FiFi. She is not only my Service Dog; she is also my Best Friend and part of my Family.

My dog is a Service Dog, and she's paid her dues. It is a lot of money, but my dog deserves it. She's only 7 years old.

If it were for me, I would not ask for help.

But it's for FiFi!

Thank you all in advance for your donations, prayers and support!!


P.S. I can provide good personal and veterinary references to testify that I am a loving and responsible pet parent. I can also provide medical documentation from FiFi’s Veterinarian to verify her diagnosis and medical condition.


• Monetary donations are gratefully accepted.
• No donation is too small.
• All donations, no matter what size, add up quickly!
• You may make your donation via PayPal.

You can either mail Donations via regular mail or by credit card to my PayPal Account.

(Add Note: "For FiFi")

Mail donations to:
S.J. Wilson
1304 Bruskrud Road
Apt. 1116
Everett, WA 98208-4179

PayPal account: MilkNHoneyB@yahoo.com


Definition of Luxating Patella:

(Luxated Patellas are a congenital (present at birth) condition. The actual luxation may not be present at birth, but the structural changes which lead to luxation are present. A Luxating Patella, or Patellar Luxation, is a condition that involves the dislocation of the knee cap, where it rotates to either the inside or the outside of the leg. A Luxating Patella can result from a traumatic injury or from a birth defect, but it is primarily passed down through ancestral genes).
Grade IV. The Patella cannot be replaced manually, and the leg is carried or used in a crouching position. Extension of the stifle is virtually impossible. Tibial rotation is quite severe, resulting in a "bow legged" appearance.

I just don’t know what to do, I am a 23-year-old female. I was mainly raised by my mother (58) she was married for a number of years and is now divorced. We had an excellent relationship up until I was about 11 when we moved from the city to the smallest village in the middle of no where, when I was 16 I moved back to the city to attend college, I was home schooled from the age of 13 so had to do make up courses if I ever wanted to attend university as I never got any schooling qualifications.
Over the years Iv tried to visit as much as I can but with schooling taking up most of my time and due to us living about 9 hours apart, is been difficult.
We are both very similar, which causes a lot of arguments, both equally stubborn. We fight a lot.
She’s dealt with a lot, such as a three-year prosecution agents her, which absolutely broke her, mentally and emotionally, it was a hard time for both of us, my grades suffered a lot and I began to worry about her mental health. Because it went on for so long, a lot of our arguments would be blamed on the stress of the whole situation. I always thought that once it was over, we would get better.
I graduated from university a year ago and it’s the first time in a long time that I’ve been able to visit more frequently. I thought it would be a great opportunity for us to fix our broken relationship,
When ever I visit, it gets to about a week, a week and a half and I just have to leave in fear our relationship would just crumble, this time it’s a little different, I broke up with my boyfriend of a year, who I was living in the city with and decided to get away so about two weeks ago I came to my mums, then within a few day a friend of ours (yes we share friends, we are VERY similar) was raped and beaten up, said friend is very messed up about it and has needed me around, you know just to listen, pretty much just to be here. So I decided to stay longer, when out of the blue my dog died. This dog was my guardian angle and helped to keep me strong when times where hard. Having him leave me was probably the single most heart-breaking moment of my life so far (don’t think I’m just inexperienced with life (my partner (my first-love/childhood sweetheart) of 7 years and I broke up less then two years ago) I know heart-break.
We have argued less this time considering the circumstances, but not for lack of her trying, well that’s how it feels. With everything that’s going on anytime I feel tension in the air I have just said “No, not now, we will not argue” and either left the room or had a time out if we were in the car or something.
She’s very ‘bohemian’ has a very radical way of thinking, outspoken and always on the side of the underdog, I have absolutely no problems with this and I most defiantly love her for exactly who she is. She’s been the best teacher of life, she’s had a hard life, and I feel I am more educated against the world because of the way we can talk about things.
When I’m here I try to put some order to the chaos, you know tide up (its always a mess) it’s a big house and can take ages to clean ever room.
I just broke down, I was cleaning the kitchen, and this isn’t just polish and vacuum. I was removing all the moulding fruit and vegetables from the bowl, when I noticed that she had three bags of potatoes in the fruit bowl. I wrapped them up to put them in the potato draw only to find a draw full of rotting potatoes.
She hoards stuff, I tried to throw away a few disposable Tupperware boxes when she told me she uses them to store things, fair enough. Then I notice a huge stack of them on top of the cabinet, like she hasn’t even considered using those ones.
This all sounds so stupid, I know, but usually when id be strong enough to just brush it off and sort it out, I don’t have that strength rite now, I am so worried for her, I am beginning to feel as though perhaps I should move in with her to be her carer, but we don’t have the sort of relationship that we could live together full time, last time that happened I was 15 and I would hate to live in this area again, I have nothing but bad memories from my childhood here. The people are very closed minded and keep them selves to them selves, my mum loves it here, she grew up in Africa, and says round here reminds her of a happier time. It’s not for me.
And on top of it all, she doesn’t earn very much money (she practically volunteers at a place to help people with special needs) and iv been struggling to find a job for months now, iv started receiving benefits with is £50 per week, but the debt of our dog dyeing is at least £500, and our other dog has to have an operation to have his eye removed this Friday (which is just more £££) all my benefits are going towards that and all the money she can keep aside goes on that as well.
The house is falling down, her ex husband was a builder and they had brought a run down place to do up, he smoked away all his time and practically nothing got done. She’s lived here for over 10 years and only a few weeks ago had windows fitted in the kitchen, before it was just stretched plastic. Most of the walls are just plasterboard, the sink is broken, we have to carry water down from the bathroom to do the washing up.
I don’t know what to do, I worry about her mental well being, I don’t know if she’s developing Alzheimer’s, she had a memory test at the doctors and they said she was fine, but I just don’t see how this can be the case. I worry about her physical state, she has extremely bad arthritis and struggles to move somedays. I worry about her financial situation, but without work there’s nothing more then £50 a week I can do.
I am not keep my job search limited to my degree; I have applied for supermarkets, MacDonald’s, all manor of places all over the country.
I feel more then ridiculous for posting this, but I don’t want to be a burden on the people in my life, and simple don’t know what to do anymore.
Grammar and spelling aren’t a strong point of mine, please don’t judge me on that.

TL;DR - I need to help my mother financially, to fix the crumbling house, to pay vet bills, to fix our relationship and just to survive when life is hard.

I am a student who dreams of a really good education so that I can earn a degree that will allow me to serve and help others with it, but doesn't see a way of affording such a dream. 

I went to a local community college since it was cheaper and now have my AA degree. Now all I want is for a chance to further my education, but I am afraid it will cost way more money than I have or am able to earn.

I had to take off this fall semester to help earn some money, but this will do little help. I can't spare much of my money because of this so I can't afford a car and I have to live with my parents and burden them with my needs. Time is short for me to gain more money so that I can pay for college this spring semester.

I am the first of my dad's side of the family to have ever attended college and one of the few to have a high school diploma. I want to make my family proud by going farther than they did in education.

My parents are much older than normally parents are for a young adult such as me, so they need to save as much as they can for a soon coming retirement. With their advanced age also comes health problems.  My mom has type two diabetes and my dad has severe joint problems and arthritis. These joint issues have forced him to undergo within the last two years a pricy hip replacement surgery and a knee surgery just so he can walk without being in severe pain and so he can continue working. The knee surgery will only temporarily help his knee, and so soon he will need his entire knee replaced as well. With these medical expenses and retirement for both of them in about 5 to 10 years, there's little money left for them to send a daughter off to a university.

I am very ambitious in wanting to someday earn a graduate degree when it is possible, but right now I have to be focused on somehow finding a way to pay for a Bachelors degree. 

I refuse to give up my dream of going to a good university just yet, and have came here to beg anyone that reads this to please donate money to me so I can go to college. I was lucky enough to get into this university so please help me so that my dream of going there won't be shattered. I want to earn my degree that will allow me to work in the social service field so that I can help others someday.

I come begging now because I know I will have to beg later on down the road for even more money if I don't get help now to prevent me from taking out big student loans with their interest rates. I welcome any amount you wish to donate. Thank you for taking the time to read this and for your donations. 

I don't know where else to turn. Until this past May I had my own business and my own car. Now I'm disabled with rheumatoid arthritis, my hands are disfiguring and I've lost both my car and my driver's license.
If I can't come up with $1500 in the next 4 days, I'm going to be evicted. I'm only 48 years old and my body is that of a 68 year old woman now. I don't have money or a car, and my disability claim won't be settled for maybe 5 months or so.
Please, please someone help. I will pay you back every cent as soon as my disability payments start. I can't live in the street with my children. Please Please, I'm begging that someone helps us. I believe in GOd and I know that someone out there can hear me.

Thank you.

He took everthing, my check, my pride, and self esteem. The only thing left are the bills. I am 54 years old and receive a disability check but it is gone with the wind. I have rheumatoid arthritis and hepatitis C and am unable to work. I was suppose to start a clinical trial for a new hep C treatment but now don't even have the gas money to go, not that I could drive my car, the tag expired in October and I can't even purchase that. Please don't let me sink, throw me a life preserver. I don't have any family to help me. My rent alone is half my check and I have always been able to get by until now. I have never asked for help because I knew that God would take care of me. He is now because he led me to this site. Thank you in advance!

My Illness

I am Kit Kaplan's sister. My name is Gigi Fredy and I first became ill over a year ago when I was diagnosed with emphysema. I was hospitalized frequently and lost my sales job because I could not produce. While in the hospital they found I had non-drinkers cirrhosis of the liver (a family illness which killed my cousin recently).

I also have painful cirrhotic arthritis, diabetes, and now a serious heart condition from stress. My ribs are fracturing and I may have bone cancer.  It seems like every week I have another diagnosis, most of which can kill me.

I am Raising a Disabled Child

My daughter Ashley is 19 and and has a 16 month old son Kingston. She became extremely unstable after his birth. Ashley has struggled with physical and mental illness on and off since her childhood and has been in 10 institutions since the baby was born. She gets overwhelmed easy and is afraid of losing me so she has begun to have small mental breakdowns that land her in the psychiatric ward.

The stress of raising Ashley alone has taken a toll on me over the years and now I am primary caregiver for the baby who exhausts me and I fear we will have to give him up.

We live week to week on gifts from friends and family, always fearing eviction. Our family has said they have no more to give. We have no car and my daughter cannot get to her treatment program so we are stuck inside most of the time as it is very hot here.

I applied for disability and Ashley also has a strong disability case. Will be able to support ourselves then but we don't know when it will happen.

In the meantime, we are living hand to mouth running out of diapers and food and almost got evicted last month. I am exhausted and terrified. We are afraid we will have to give up the baby and move to a shelter. I don't know how my life got this bad but it did.

You can help!

It is hard for me having supported myself since I was 15 to now have to live on the goodness of others. I need your help. Please donate what you can. Even $25 will pay for diapers for the month. $100 pays a utility bill. Our monthly expenses are $1800, give what you can.

God bless you.
Gigi Fredy, Ashley and Kingston

My name is Gigi and I became ill over a year ago when I was diagnosed with emphysema. I was hospitalized frequently for lung related issues before they found it and lost my sales job because I could not produce . While in the hospital they found I had non-drinkers cirrhosis of the liver (which killed my cousin recently). I also have painful cirrhotic arthritis, diabetes, IBS and now a serious heart condition from stress. My ribs are fracturing and I may have bone cancer. It seems like every week I have another diagnosis, many that can kill me.

My daughter Ashley is 19 and and has a 16 month old son named Kingston. She became extremely unstable after his birth. Ashley has struggled with physical and mental illness on and off since her childhood and has been in 9 institutions since the baby was born.

The stress of raising Ashley alone has taken a toll on me over the years and now I am primary caregiver for the baby who exhausts me and I fear we will have to give him up.

We live week to week on gifts from family, always fearing eviction. Our family has said they have no more to give. We have no car and my daughter cannot get to her treatment program so we are stuck inside most of the time as it is very hot here.

I applied for disability and Ashley also has a strong disability case.

Will be able to support ourselves but we don't know when.

In the meantime, we are living hand to mouth running out of diapers and food and almost got evicted last month. I am exhausted and terrified. We have no more friends or family to go to. We are afraid we will have to give up the baby and move to a shelter. I don't know how my life got this bad but it did.

Please help us with rent. We need $900

This is not a scam I am happy to talk to you. fredy5810@gmail.com

My name is Gigi and I became ill over a year ago when I was diagnosed with emphysema. I was hospitalized frequently for lung related issues before they found it and lost my sales job because I could not produce . While in the hospital they found I had non-drinkers cirrhosis of the liver (which killed my cousin recently). I also have painful cirrhotic arthritis, diabetes, IBS and now a serious heart condition from stress. My ribs are fracturing and I may have bone cancer. It seems like every week I have another diagnosis, many that can kill me.

My daughter Ashley is 19 and and has a 16 month old son named Kingston. She became extremely unstable after his birth. Ashley has struggled with physical and mental illness on and off since her childhood and has been in 9 institutions since the baby was born.

The stress of raising Ashley alone has taken a toll on me over the years and now I am primary caregiver for the baby who exhausts me and I fear we will have to give him up.

We live week to week on gifts from family, always fearing eviction. Our family has said they have no more to give. We have no car and my daughter cannot get to her treatment program so we are stuck inside most of the time as it is very hot here.

I applied for disability and Ashley also has a strong disability case.

Will be able to support ourselves but we don't know when.

In the meantime, we are living hand to mouth running out of diapers and food and almost got evicted last month. I am exhausted and terrified. We have no more friends or family to go to. We are afraid we will have to give up the baby and move to a shelter. I don't know how my life got this bad but it did.

Please help us with rent. We need $900

This is not a scam I am happy to talk to you. fredy5810@gmail.com

My name is Gigi and I became ill over a year ago when I was diagnosed with emphysema. I was hospitalized frequently for lung related issues before they found it and lost my sales job because I could not produce . While in the hospital they found I had non-drinkers cirrhosis of the liver (which killed my cousin recently). I also have painful cirrhotic arthritis, diabetes, IBS and now a serious heart condition from stress. My ribs are fracturing and I may have bone cancer. It seems like every week I have another diagnosis, many that can kill me.

My daughter Ashley is 19 and and has a 16 month old son named Kingston. She became extremely unstable after his birth. Ashley has struggled with physical and mental illness on and off since her childhood and has been in 9 institutions since the baby was born.

The stress of raising Ashley alone has taken a toll on me over the years and now I am primary caregiver for the baby who exhausts me and I fear we will have to give him up.

We live week to week on gifts from family, always fearing eviction. Our family has said they have no more to give. We have no car and my daughter cannot get to her treatment program so we are stuck inside most of the time as it is very hot here.

I applied for disability and Ashley also has a strong disability case.

Will be able to support ourselves but we don't know when.

In the meantime, we are living hand to mouth running out of diapers and food and almost got evicted last month. I am exhausted and terrified. We have no more friends or family to go to. We are afraid we will have to give up the baby and move to a shelter. I don't know how my life got this bad but it did.

Please help us with rent. We need $900

This is not a scam I am happy to talk to you. fredy5810@gmail.com

Dear Friends,

My name is Gigi and I became ill over a year ago when I was diagnosed with emphysema. I was hospitalized frequently for lung related issues before they found it and lost my sales job because I could not produce . While in the hospital they found I had non-drinkers cirrhosis of the liver (which killed my cousin recently). I also have painful cirrhotic arthritis, diabetes, IBS and now a serious heart condition from stress. My ribs are fracturing and I may have bone cancer. It seems like every week I have another diagnosis, many that can kill me.

My daughter Ashley is 19 and and has a 16 month old son named Kingston. She became extremely unstable after his birth. Ashley has struggled with physical and mental illness on and off since her childhood and has been in 9 institutions since the baby was born.

The stress of raising Ashley alone has taken a toll on me over the years and now I am primary caregiver for the baby who exhausts me and I fear we will have to give him up.

We live week to week on gifts from family, always fearing eviction. Our family has said they have no more to give. We have no car and my daughter cannot get to her treatment program so we are stuck inside most of the time as it is very hot here.

I applied for disability and Ashley also has a strong disability case.

Will be able to support ourselves but we don't know when.

In the meantime, we are living hand to mouth running out of diapers and food and almost got evicted this month. I am exhausted and terrified. We have no more friends or family to go to. We are afraid we will have to give up the baby and move to a shelter. I don't know how my life got this bad but it did.

Please help us.

I will be happy to talk to you about out situation. fredy5810@gmail.com