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I am a 29 yearold divorced father who is financial doom. i was married young, and divorced young. my wife was physically abusive for a long time but because of the way that the legal system works, she has custody of our 7 year old son. i was taking online classes while married, and when my wife and i split up after the last beating she gave me, she took the computer and i didnt get to finish school, because i was in a town where i knew nobody but my ex wife and her family and i didnt have a computer to do my work on. i am now $30,000 in debt because of the student loans that i took out and i have no way to pay them back and still pay my bills because i never got to finish. i had a 4.0 grade point average when i had to stop. after the divorce i moved back to my home town and and got a good factory job, soon after my wages started to be garnished because of the school loans. i was only bring home around $100 for a 50 hour work week. i couldnt afford to pay my bills and eat. and it wouldve taken 11 years of garnishment to erase my debt. i would file bankrupsy but i cant afford a lawyer. i am now waiting tables because they cant garnish the cash i make, but it barely enough to pay my bills, and my financial situation will never get fixed. my son is my best friend, he was 3 when we divorced and e is 7 now. he have maintained a close relationship in the years since the divorce and i would eventually like to have the finiancial ability to fight for custody to get him away from his abusive mother and give him the attention that he deserves. my hope and prayer is that someone who has the ability, kindness, and interest in my little life, will make a contribution to make ita little easier to live.

Hello. I am newly (8 weeks ago) single mother of 2 boys (ages 3, 6) and I have recently left my abusive husband. I remained in the relationship for 7 years and am have just now gotten the courage and willpower to leave. The relationship and the last beating before I left (by far the worst) left me 75 percent unable to see in my right eye.This has resulted in us being homeless with no financial help or backing.
I no longer qualify for TANF (WELFARE) and all I get is food stamps once a month. We are currently residing in a homeless shelter in downtown St. Louis where we have to leave every morning at 6 am (rain, snow, or shine). I go to the library with my children daily and we read together just to get out of the cold. I am happy to be free from years of abuse, but at the same time I am severely depressed because of my living and financial situation.
My wish is to get funds for one month at a studio extended stay hotel, funds for interview clothes (I have gotten several interviews and then when I go, they HR reps are immediately turned off by my unkempt, worn and inappropriate so called interview attire), funds for a bus pass to get to more interviews (I walk for now), and funds for minor toiletries. I know that with my resume and decent interview attire that I can get a decent full time job within one month's time.
It would help so much toward my short term goal, which is to attain full time stable employment and provide a stable and healthy living situation for my two boys. Thanks so much in advance and I appreciate all help and donations, no matter how big or small. Feel free to send all donations to paypal account name charlyfran2008@hotmail.com

I've decided to try and get help through donations http://www.giveforward.com/unbreakmyheart and funding http://unbreakmyheart2011.blogspot.com/from outside sources since every doctor I've seen in 2 years agree that I need the leads to my ICD (defibrillator) replaced; but shuffle me back to the original doctor and wash their hands of me.

I'm raising funds for ICD replacement surgery, to go see a HOCM specialist (Dr. Craig Asher) at Cleveland Clinic in S. Florida and to have advanced testing through Vanderbilt Autonomic Center in Tennessee.

I don't want to admit I need help; I've always been a strong, independent person who took care of everything and everyone. In August 2009, my whole world changed. After my procedure, I applied for disability and was turned down twice and had to hire an attorney. I went from being "super" mom, wife & friend and care taker of an Autistic son to being the one who had to be taken care of.

So how did I get to the point I have to ask others for help? Shortly before Father's Day 2009, I fell and broke my foot. When it didn't heal, I went to my primary with a broken foot and came out with a broken heart. After the shock wore off from the doctor telling me that I was going to die if I didn't have valve surgery; I started asking questions.

I didn't quite believe him and thought he was over reacting when he told me I was going to die because I walked and ran 3-5 times weekly and even did strenuous yard work. I felt fine and have 4 children aged 9-26 and kept up with them and stayed very active in things they did; but I was a ticking time bomb just waiting for the right time for my heart to stop.

He sent me to several specialists who said I had nothing really wrong, just some mild valve problems associated with aging; which was a huge relief. Everything seemed normal except my EKG's; they showed I had a huge amount of PVC's (premature ventricular contractions) roughly 50,000 “extra” heartbeats daily.

My heart didn't really beat fully; it only quivered like a bowl of jello day in day out. The problem with it beating like this is, the heart becomes very ineffective at pumping and your cardiac output drops and heart muscle damage can occur.

The cardiologist and electrophysiologist I saw did extensive testing and recommended more testing in the hospital. I went in for a sleep study, Tilt table test and EP Study with Ablation. The sleep study revealed I had moderately severe sleep apnea and my oxygen goes from 99% down to 73% at night making it very dangerous for me when I sleep.

The tilt table test was the first inkling that something dangerous was going on inside. I fainted and had no palpable pulse; which is a very rare thing to happen. I was diagnosed with Dysautonomia - Neurocardiogenic Syncope and Orthostatic Intolerance.
I then had an ablation to burn the extra pathways in my heart and get rid of the pvc's I was living with daily. I was told this would be a relatively easy process and given a 95% success rate to get rid of the extra beats completely but it never crossed my mind that anything would happen.

What preliminary tests failed to show, is the pattern and origin of my arrhythmias were in a very dangerous spot to ablate - the RV Apex – in the bottom thin underside of the heart.

During the EP Study, I went into cardiac arrest and my heart stopped completely with no rhythm they could shock (Asystole), some how it started again for a few minutes but then stopped again. They were able to shock me back to normal sinus rhythm and luckily, the third time it stopped; it restarted on it's own so I didn't have to be shocked again.

I was diagnosed with Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia; a very dangerous, life threatening arrhythmia. I stayed in the hospital for 4 days trying to find a cause and to be prepped for an ICD (implantable cardiac defibrillator).

It took a cardiac catherization to finally find the problem and to show I had HOCM (obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy) and internal high pressures in my valves.

My regular EP had to go out of town after the first procedure, so his partner had to do the implant; he wasn't as skilled as my regular dr and botched the lead implants.

When they checked the leads the next day before releasing me, they found a problem with the lead placement but the dr said it was "ok" and sent me home. Since then, I've had nothing but problems with the unit and been told by several other EP's I need to have the leads replaced and the ICD could be causing part of my problems.

Doctors think my other problems are related to HOCM (obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy) and Autonomic nervous system failure and when I faint, my heart stops briefly causing damage each time this happens.

After the procedure, my body started failing from the damage it sustained the 4 times my heart stopped. My original cardiologist told me I would be in a wheel chair and totally dependent on others for everything by the time I'm 50; which is daunting because in March I'll be 45 and I can't deny the facts - my body is failing.

I was put on 10,000g sodium daily, water/fluid loading, Midodrine (insurance won't cover it $312 - 30 day supply), Propanolol, Pantoprazole, pain meds, suppression hose and binders as well as having to stay supine the majority of the day - which caused my heart failure to worsen and my EF (ejection fraction) to go down.

Nothing the doctor's have tried has helped, I still faint and my heart stops on a daily basis and I never know from one day to the next if something is going to trigger fluid build up and I have an acute attack.

In June 2011 I fainted falling into the side of my tiled tub, lacerating the side of my head in the process, severely sprained my neck and suffered a concussion. After that episode, I became a bit more cautious with every move I make because the dr found declining neurological functioning and mild brain damage; he said any more falls could lead to permanent major brain damage.

With so many previous medical bills and co-pays, I can't afford the 20% co-insurance to have my ICD replaced and Mayo Clinic wants a $5,000 deposit up front even with insurance. My ICD alone is $125,000, leads another $30,000 and then there's the doctor and hospital fees; which I won't know the cost until the procedure is done.

Each heart rhythm specialist and cardiologist I see tell me there is nothing more they can do after going over my history and treatments; I have a long hard fight to go and I have to just be thankful each day I'm alive. Some days I'm really glad I made it through, other days when the problems and pain take over; I wish the dr's had let me die.

I developed PTSD after the procedure, panic disorder and extreme agoraphobia. I went into such a deep depression over my health issues, I was afraid I would never see the lighter side of things again. I finally went to see a psychologist who prescribed Lamictal and diagnosed me with Bi-Polar disorder which has helped greatly but I still struggle on a daily basis.

One day we were just the “normal” every day family and the toughest thing we had to deal with is a child with Autism. Then; our whole lives changed in an instant we were dealing with mounting medical bills, expensive prescriptions, tests, appointments, loss of income and dealing with the possibility of death on a daily basis.

You just never know what the day may bring, so keep those you love close to you and never take one second for granted.
From the bottom of my heart thank you - even if it's support to say hey; I'm here if you need to talk or I know how you're feeling.

I've decided to try and get help through donations http://www.giveforward.com/unbreakmyheart and funding http://unbreakmyheart2011.blogspot.com/from outside sources since every doctor I've seen in 2 years agree that I need the leads to my ICD (defibrillator) replaced; but shuffle me back to the original doctor and wash their hands of me.

I'm raising funds for ICD replacement surgery, to go see a HOCM specialist (Dr. Craig Asher) at Cleveland Clinic in S. Florida and to have advanced testing through Vanderbilt Autonomic Center in Tennessee.

I don't want to admit I need help; I've always been a strong, independent person who took care of everything and everyone. In August 2009, my whole world changed. After my procedure, I applied for disability and was turned down twice and had to hire an attorney. I went from being "super" mom, wife & friend and care taker of an Autistic son to being the one who had to be taken care of.

So how did I get to the point I have to ask others for help? Shortly before Father's Day 2009, I fell and broke my foot. When it didn't heal, I went to my primary with a broken foot and came out with a broken heart. After the shock wore off from the doctor telling me that I was going to die if I didn't have valve surgery; I started asking questions.

I didn't quite believe him and thought he was over reacting when he told me I was going to die because I walked and ran 3-5 times weekly and even did strenuous yard work. I felt fine and have 4 children aged 9-26 and kept up with them and stayed very active in things they did; but I was a ticking time bomb just waiting for the right time for my heart to stop.

He sent me to several specialists who said I had nothing really wrong, just some mild valve problems associated with aging; which was a huge relief. Everything seemed normal except my EKG's; they showed I had a huge amount of PVC's (premature ventricular contractions) roughly 50,000 “extra” heartbeats daily.

My heart didn't really beat fully; it only quivered like a bowl of jello day in day out. The problem with it beating like this is, the heart becomes very ineffective at pumping and your cardiac output drops and heart muscle damage can occur.

The cardiologist and electrophysiologist I saw did extensive testing and recommended more testing in the hospital. I went in for a sleep study, Tilt table test and EP Study with Ablation. The sleep study revealed I had moderately severe sleep apnea and my oxygen goes from 99% down to 73% at night making it very dangerous for me when I sleep.

The tilt table test was the first inkling that something dangerous was going on inside. I fainted and had no palpable pulse; which is a very rare thing to happen. I was diagnosed with Dysautonomia - Neurocardiogenic Syncope and Orthostatic Intolerance.
I then had an ablation to burn the extra pathways in my heart and get rid of the pvc's I was living with daily. I was told this would be a relatively easy process and given a 95% success rate to get rid of the extra beats completely but it never crossed my mind that anything would happen.

What preliminary tests failed to show, is the pattern and origin of my arrhythmias were in a very dangerous spot to ablate - the RV Apex – in the bottom thin underside of the heart.

During the EP Study, I went into cardiac arrest and my heart stopped completely with no rhythm they could shock (Asystole), some how it started again for a few minutes but then stopped again. They were able to shock me back to normal sinus rhythm and luckily, the third time it stopped; it restarted on it's own so I didn't have to be shocked again.

I was diagnosed with Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia; a very dangerous, life threatening arrhythmia. I stayed in the hospital for 4 days trying to find a cause and to be prepped for an ICD (implantable cardiac defibrillator).

It took a cardiac catherization to finally find the problem and to show I had HOCM (obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy) and internal high pressures in my valves.

My regular EP had to go out of town after the first procedure, so his partner had to do the implant; he wasn't as skilled as my regular dr and botched the lead implants.

When they checked the leads the next day before releasing me, they found a problem with the lead placement but the dr said it was "ok" and sent me home. Since then, I've had nothing but problems with the unit and been told by several other EP's I need to have the leads replaced and the ICD could be causing part of my problems.

Doctors think my other problems are related to HOCM (obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy) and Autonomic nervous system failure and when I faint, my heart stops briefly causing damage each time this happens.

After the procedure, my body started failing from the damage it sustained the 4 times my heart stopped. My original cardiologist told me I would be in a wheel chair and totally dependent on others for everything by the time I'm 50; which is daunting because in March I'll be 45 and I can't deny the facts - my body is failing.

I was put on 10,000g sodium daily, water/fluid loading, Midodrine (insurance won't cover it $312 - 30 day supply), Propanolol, Pantoprazole, pain meds, suppression hose and binders as well as having to stay supine the majority of the day - which caused my heart failure to worsen and my EF (ejection fraction) to go down.

Nothing the doctor's have tried has helped, I still faint and my heart stops on a daily basis and I never know from one day to the next if something is going to trigger fluid build up and I have an acute attack.

In June 2011 I fainted falling into the side of my tiled tub, lacerating the side of my head in the process, severely sprained my neck and suffered a concussion. After that episode, I became a bit more cautious with every move I make because the dr found declining neurological functioning and mild brain damage; he said any more falls could lead to permanent major brain damage.

With so many previous medical bills and co-pays, I can't afford the 20% co-insurance to have my ICD replaced and Mayo Clinic wants a $5,000 deposit up front even with insurance. My ICD alone is $125,000, leads another $30,000 and then there's the doctor and hospital fees; which I won't know the cost until the procedure is done.

Each heart rhythm specialist and cardiologist I see tell me there is nothing more they can do after going over my history and treatments; I have a long hard fight to go and I have to just be thankful each day I'm alive. Some days I'm really glad I made it through, other days when the problems and pain take over; I wish the dr's had let me die.

I developed PTSD after the procedure, panic disorder and extreme agoraphobia. I went into such a deep depression over my health issues, I was afraid I would never see the lighter side of things again. I finally went to see a psychologist who prescribed Lamictal and diagnosed me with Bi-Polar disorder which has helped greatly but I still struggle on a daily basis.

One day we were just the “normal” every day family and the toughest thing we had to deal with is a child with Autism. Then; our whole lives changed in an instant we were dealing with mounting medical bills, expensive prescriptions, tests, appointments, loss of income and dealing with the possibility of death on a daily basis.

You just never know what the day may bring, so keep those you love close to you and never take one second for granted.

From the bottom of my heart thank you - even if it's support to say hey; I'm here if you need to talk or I know how you're feeling.

Greetings
On 5th November 2011 I was fortunate to get a contract to work with East Africa Safaris during the month of December being a tourist peak season in Mombasa Kenya I will be working with hundreds of individuals who have cars that will be used during the December holidays
Tourism in Kenya is a growing one, with the potential to positively impact many more people without employment
I'm writing to ask you to make a financial donation in order for me to repair my Toyota Noah town ace in time before the Christmas holidays
This issue is one that is close to my heart. I have
Struggled with this problem, of repairing my car so that it can generate money and to provide for my family and fees for my brothers who are the local universities
That's why I'm dedicated to doing everything in my power to help my family and continue to provide assistance
I've been challenged to raise $2100 dollars through my Participation in fundraising for the car repair before the December Christmas Holidays. Please do what you can to help me reach this goal with your donations.
Please consider donating to the car repair in the form of any of the following:
1. Car respraying and panel beating $350
2. 4 Munroe heavy duty shock absorbers. $250
3. 5 new firestone tires $500
4. Gps tracking system for security $500
5. 8 black seat covers $200
6. Two head lamps and indicators $300
Total $2100

Regards
Andrew

I am actually going insane! I dont know what to do anymore! my husbands walked out on me and my two daughters 3 years ago leaving us in crippling debt! before he left i was working all the hours under the sun and whilst he paid nothing, i paid everything, being on my own, i cant work that much but still work full time which does not bring in enough money! i am behind on my rent and bills as i am borrowing from here to pay here and backwards and forwards! i am so desperate to go back to studying, all i want is a life of working hard for my kids and making them proud of me in the end! i live so far away from any family and friends as i moved so far away when my husband started beating me. I am desperate for any sort of help. I wouldnt even mind a loan to catch up and that i could pay back that would take the pressure off! i love my kids to bits but cant be a good mother to them right now as all i am constantly thinking about is how to save us! i am so desperate it is embarassing! i have skills and am willing to work for people or anything! i am not a lazy person and have alwyas worked and have just hit rock bottom and dont know how to get out of this mess! please someone help us!!!! my studying has come to a standstill as i can no longer afford the fees! I wouldnt even mind a sponsor just for my studies! please help! xx

This started happening in August. I left my house and was walking to the car when I saw out of the corner of my eye a huge birdlike thing swooping towards me. It scratched and pecked my scalp viciously and I had to run to the car. I was bleeding pretty badly and ended up needing some (expensive) stitches where it pecked me.

So about a week later I went outside again and again out of nowhere I hear a "whoosh" sound and suddenly this huge owl is scratching at my face and pecking at me. I ran back inside and again I was bleeding and scratched up, although I didn't need stitches this time. So I started thinking what is going on here?

I was attacked by this owl several times in September and October as well. It's quite large and a brownish-black color. Sometimes it "hoots" as it swoops down towards me. It seems to prefer to attack at night, although it has attacked me in the daytime as well.

The owl attacks have made me very paranoid about going outside, and I can't sleep normally any more. I lost my job after making some stupid mistakes at work because I can't concentrate. The worst thing is that people don't believe me when I tell them there is an owl who hates me and always attacks me. They usually just laugh, or they pretend to have compassion and then tell others I'm crazy. I'm constantly looking up at the sky and checking all trees and telephone poles whenever I need to go outside now. I always wear thick hats and long sleeves now as well. Sometimes I can see the owl waiting for me, perched in a tree, through the window. Once I saw the owl perched in a tree on a bright night when I had to go to the store. I made it to my car and went to the grocery, and when I came out the door and went to put the groceries in my car, I SAW THE OWL ON A LAMP-POST THERE. I panicked and threw all the grocery bags into the trunk and jumped into the car. It is following me and waiting for a chance to attack again.

Anyway, I'm asking for help here for two reasons. First, I need to get away from this owl. I lost my job and am in debt and can't afford to move unless I have some help. I want to move to a different part of my small city, or maybe even to a new city. I just want to start over. It seems like this owl has ruined my life. Secondly, I think I need some psychological counseling, but I don't have insurance. The owl has traumatized me and I'm always worried about it. I sometimes get panic attacks where my heart starts beating really fast and I start to sweat and need to sit down and do nothing for half an hour. It's really scary.

Anyway thank you for reading and please consider helping me. I think I could get a new start with about $1000, but every little bit helps. God bless you.

I recently discovered my husband of 7 years was doing heavy drugs and I left immediately after beating myself up. I have a 2 year old daughter and we recently moved into our own apartment after living out of a shelter for 5 months. I have always worked full-time but making $7.25 an hour without any support aside from food assistance and medical it is making it impossible to even pay my bills. I was in a car accident on 10-13 and totalled by $6,000 car. A month prior I switched my insurance from full coverage to liability because I just paid it off and I wanted to save $50 a month. I sold my junked car for $700 which got me another vehicle that has already broken down. I have no family as I was a foster child. I am 25 years old and running out of all of the options I can do to ensure my child can grow up in a safe home. Please help me, I promise to pay it forward.

I,m a 25 y.o female from Cornwall.(UK) EVEN IF U R FROM USA PLEASE READ ! Lol. Basically I am unable to work due to my past with men, and being unlucky. I have been unable to work for seven years ever since I was 17 when I was badly beaten raped and locked in a cupboard. I was also made to walk up a hill and over traintracks with my clothes, my boyfriend was there and the 21 year old man's girlfriend but they done nothing. I ended up with fractured ribs and jaw, so I was lucky. Basically the beating was all over my body, my face and head and lasted 24 hrs, made to stand when I couldn't ect. He got life after a month long court case. Since that day I've never been the same and met my ex who beat me up for 5 years. I have left him now but the emotional scars make it impossible to move on with my life let alone hold down a job. It's like I've lost myself.. my confidence.. I live in a shared house, its a house with young men and I don't feel safe. Because of my situation I can't pay the estate agent fees for a flat (my own front door ) god I would do anything to have my own safe little sanctury. I'm struggling with everything financially, JUST scraping by. Somedays I don't even have a cup of tea!! I'm starting to feel more positive and years on want to try to work. If I had financial help it would give me the help with my fresh start that I desperately want.:) please help me with ANYTHING. It would make such a huge difference. Thankyou x

My sister is turning 17 this year.
last year, she didn't get the sweet 16 she dreamed of, because my parents were fighting, and my dad was always yelling, and hiding money, and eventually , beating on me. it wasn't a good time to even ask for a few friends to come over, let alone have a sweet sixteen.
my parents are getting a divorce now (thank jesus) so there's not much money to go around.
but, i wanna take my sister to a concert for her birthday, but it's gonna be like, 500 dollars total \:
please help me.
it'd mean the world to her.
p.s.
i'm 15.
i can't get a job.
please help me surprise my sister.

I'm going to be honest I don't even know really where to start but at this point I'm so desperate I'm willing to try anything, I am a 37 year old woman who about 8 years ago had it all was on top of the world, great job a home wonderful friends and family but then I met a guy on the internet from a different country and he sucked me in with his false promises and hopes of a beautiful life together, we started talking on the phone got to know eachother over a years time and I sold my house quit my job and closed out my savings to go be with him he ended up not being the wonderful man he had lead me on to believe he was. He started beating me I became pg with his child he put a gun to my head because I told him I wanted to leave him and proceeded to play russian roulet and by the grace of god the gun jammed on the last round and when that didn't work he tried to suffercate me until I was able to break free at which time he threw something at my stomach and I lost my child . I made it back to America and had to come back and stay with my parents now with no job no money and very depressed. I finally was able to get a job but am so far behind on bills that piled up while I was gone and some that I have gotten since I arrived home and I need the help so bad. I am a good person and if I had money I would be on this site helping anyone I could and many people I know and love who need help, I am not trying to get rich here I'm trying to be able to get to a point in my life again where I can breath and start to enjoy my life like I used to all those years ago. I'm so lost I worry and stress everyday and pray for god to help me show me my purpose in life and try to keep my faith knowing the pain I went through losing my child and my belongings was just gods way of preparing me for something beautiful in the future and that my pain was not without reason. I would be so greatful for anyones help so that I can get caught up get my health back so that maybe I will be able to have a child before my time runs out I'm getting at that age where its kinda now or never but I know I am not finacially able to support a child right now soo I would never bring one into the world without being able to provide for it. I grew up with struggles so I would never want to put my child through this. Anyway thank you so much for hearing my story and if you would be able to help that would help me more then you would ever know and if not and even if you just read my story and it touched you just a bit that was worth it to me cause it just goes to show that god is everywhere:-)

I am a 47 year old single mom and due to a divorce and other unforeseen circumstances in my life my credit report has taken a beating. I borrowed enough money to pay for a pre-licensing course to get my insurance license and after several months of studying I took the test and passed. I immediately went out looking for work only to discover that I had to pass a credit check to get a job in this field. I have never filed for bankruptcy because my intention has always been to pay my bills. I really don't owe enough to justify filing for bankruptcy anyway. Now it seems I am in a catch 22 situation. I can't pay my debts without a job and I can't get a job unless I pay my debts. I have exhausted all my resources. I am currently unemployed and because of my credit history I can't qualify for a loan. I thought of selling my car, but it is not worth what I owe. I need help. I am in a desperate situation and will loose the house I rent if I don't get back to work soon. I tried to work with a credit repair agency but my unemployment benefits are not enough to cover my rent and utilities as well as a payment to them. My outstanding debt is only $7,000, and if I had a lump payment available I could negotiate with my creditors and probably get that amount down to $3500. If there is anything you could do to help me I would greatly appreciate it. If I get the money I need, I can go to work immediately and I will use my tax refund to donate to others in need here.

I am a middle-age gay man. I lived for nearly 16 years in San Francisco. I moved there from East Tenn. in 1994.
I had to leave SF in 2009 because my various illnesses (diabetes, peripheral neuropathy, and bipolar disorder) made it impossible for me to continue to work. I lost 4 out of the last 5 jobs I held.
I couldn't cont. to pay my rent in SF and was facing homelessness. I ended up back in East Tenn.
I can't begin to tell you how awful it is to be gay and living in the buckle of the "Bible Belt". It's like a blast furnace of hate is beating down on me at all times.
SF is a wonderful place. I'd rather be homeless in SF than to be housed in East Tenn.
If you know anything about San Francisco you know it's one of the most expensive cities on the planet.
I have a small income from Social Security--enough to rent a small place. But I need help getting there.
I am looking for $10,000--enough to move, enough for first and last month's rent, utility deposits, and enough to furnish a small place in the Tenderloin.
By the way, I do not use drugs (never have), don't drink (never have), don't smoke (never have), and have never had legal problems. I have a Master's Degree in Social Work. I worked in medical centers and nursing homes for 20+ years.

I have been in East Texas for the last near 30 years. The water company just keeps beating me to death on water bills. It use to be affordable but now it seems like its lining someones pocket with everyones money. I am retired now and have been for about a year and the social security checks just don't go far enough. If I could get a well down that would alleviate at least one of my monthly bills. I've already given up just about everything I ever worked for just to keep food on the table. My home is paid for so I am not looking at foreclosure, thank god for that. If you can see fit to help out I would be more than greatful, I would even invite you to personally join me at my table for a fresh cooked meal with the water from the new well. Its not a lot but its a lot more than I can set aside or raise on social security. God bless you and yours. Thanks.....I am sorry for not mentioning what the well guy wants to put one in but he tells me its going to run between 6k and 7.5k depending on the depth of the well, again, thanks....and if your are able to help it won't matter if its only $5 or $25 dollars, it will add up and count... thanks again.

I am 45 years young and I am a single mother of a 5 year old son with Autism. He is truly wonderful and amazing and I have been truly blessed! I was devasted when he was diagnosed 4 years ago. He also has severe food allergies to Milk, Dairy, Cheese, All Nuts, Eggs, Beef, Pork, and Tomatoes. He has almost died due to allergic reactions to food. He still is eating Gerber Rice Cereal mixed with Similac Alimentum ($30.00 a can). He will only drink from a specific cup with a straw. He is not potty-trained yet and I am still purchasing diapers for him. I should own stock in the diaper industry at this point! He requires my care 24/7 so I am unable to work. Unfortunately, his father is a deadbeat and I don't get a dime or diaper from him. He abused me for years almost beating me to death. I am a Domestic Violence Survivor, no longer a victim! I moved to Kentucky with him prior to my son's birth leaving my family and friends behind. His family has nothing to do with me or my son because I had him arrested and he was incarcerated for a while. I have been in and out of shelters on the waiting list for Housing, which is long. I can't afford to go home to Boston, MA. I currently bear the burdens of Rent, Utilities, Food, Clothing, and Toiletries for both me and my son. I receive SSI for my son which is a monthly income of $674.00. I am on the verge of being evicted and my heat was turned off because I couldn't make payment. I want my son to be proud of me and the guilt is overwhelming!
If someone is reading this, please find it in your heart to help/donate to a wonderful little boy who is a gift to the world! I would be forever grateful!

I am 45 years young and I am a single mother of a 5 year old son with Autism. He is truly wonderful and amazing and I have been truly blessed! I was devasted when he was diagnosed 4 years ago. He also has severe food allergies to Milk, Dairy, Cheese, All Nuts, Eggs, Beef, Pork, and Tomatoes. He has almost died due to allergic reactions to food. He still is eating Gerber Rice Cereal mixed with Similac Alimentum ($30.00 a can). He will only drink from a specific cup with a straw. He is not potty-trained yet and I am still purchasing diapers for him. I should own stock in the diaper industry at this point! He requires my care 24/7 so I am unable to work. Unfortunately, his father is a deadbeat and I don't get a dime or diaper from him. He abused me for years almost beating me to death. I am a Domestic Violence Survivor, no longer a victim! I moved to Kentucky with him prior to my son's birth leaving my family and friends behind. His family has nothing to do with me or my son because I had him arrested and he was incarcerated for a while. I have been in and out of shelters on the waiting list for Housing, which is long. I can't afford to go home to Boston, MA. I currently bear the burdens of Rent, Utilities, Food, Clothing, and Toiletries for both me and my son. I receive SSI for my son which is a monthly income of $674.00. I am on the verge of being evicted and my heat was turned off because I couldn't make payment. I want my son to be proud of me and the guilt is overwhelming!

I am 45 years young and I am a single mother of a 5 year old son with Autism. He is truly wonderful and amazing and I have been truly blessed! I was devasted when he was diagnosed 4 years ago. He also has severe food allergies to Milk, Dairy, Cheese, All Nuts, Eggs, Beef, Pork, and Tomatoes. He has almost died due to allergic reactions to food. He still is eating Gerber Rice Cereal mixed with Similac Alimentum ($30.00 a can). He will only drink from a specific cup with a straw. He is not potty-trained yet and I am still purchasing diapers for him. I should own stock in the diaper industry at this point! He requires my care 24/7 so I am unable to work. Unfortunately, his father is a deadbeat and I don't get a dime or diaper from him. He abused me for years almost beating me to death. I am a Domestic Violence Survivor, no longer a victim! I moved to Kentucky with him prior to my son's birth leaving my family and friends behind. His family has nothing to do with me or my son because I had him arrested and he was incarcerated for a while. I have been in and out of shelters on the waiting list for Housing, which is long. I can't afford to go home to Boston, MA. I currently bear the burdens of Rent, Utilities, Food, Clothing, and Toiletries for both me and my son. I receive SSI for my son which is a monthly income of $674.00. I am on the verge of being evicted and my heat was turned off because I couldn't make payment. I want my son to be proud of me and the guilt is overwhelming!

I am 45 years young and I am a single mother of a 5 year old son with Autism. He is truly wonderful and amazing and I have been truly blessed! I was devasted when he was diagnosed 4 years ago. He also has severe food allergies to Milk, Dairy, Cheese, All Nuts, Eggs, Beef, Pork, and Tomatoes. He has almost died due to allergic reactions to food. He still is eating Gerber Rice Cereal mixed with Similac Alimentum ($30.00 a can). He will only drink from a specific cup with a straw. He is not potty-trained yet and I am still purchasing diapers for him. I should own stock in the diaper industry at this point! He requires my care 24/7 so I am unable to work. Unfortunately, his father is a deadbeat and I don't get a dime or diaper from him. He abused me for years almost beating me to death. I am a Domestic Violence Survivor, no longer a victim! I moved to Kentucky with him prior to my son's birth leaving my family and friends behind. His family has nothing to do with me or my son because I had him arrested and he was incarcerated for a while. I have been in and out of shelters on the waiting list for Housing, which is long. I can't afford to go home to Boston, MA. I currently bear the burdens of Rent, Utilities, Food, Clothing, and Toiletries for both me and my son. I receive SSI for my son which is a monthly income of $674.00. I am on the verge of being evicted and my heat was turned off because I couldn't make payment. I want my son to be proud of me and the guilt is overwhelming!
If someone is reading this, please find it in your heart to help/donate to a wonderful little boy who is a gift to the world! I would be forever grateful!

I am 45 years young and I am a single mother of a 5 year old son with Autism. He is truly wonderful and amazing and I have been truly blessed! I was devasted when he was diagnosed 4 years ago. He also has severe food allergies to Milk, Dairy, Cheese, All Nuts, Eggs, Beef, Pork, and Tomatoes. He has almost died due to allergic reactions to food. He still is eating Gerber Rice Cereal mixed with Similac Alimentum ($30.00 a can). He will only drink from a specific cup with a straw. He is not potty-trained yet and I am still purchasing diapers for him. I should own stock in the diaper industry at this point! He requires my care 24/7 so I am unable to work. Unfortunately, his father is a deadbeat and I don't get a dime or diaper from him. He abused me for years almost beating me to death. I am a Domestic Violence Survivor, no longer a victim! I moved to Kentucky with him prior to my son's birth leaving my family and friends behind. His family has nothing to do with me or my son because I had him arrested and he was incarcerated for a while. I have been in and out of shelters on the waiting list for Housing, which is long. I can't afford to go home to Boston, MA. I currently bear the burdens of Rent, Utilities, Food, Clothing, and Toiletries for both me and my son. I receive SSI for my son which is a monthly income of $674.00. I am on the verge of being evicted and my heat was turned off because I couldn't make payment. I want my son to be proud of me and the guilt is overwhelming!
If someone is reading this, please find it in your heart to help/donate to a wonderful little boy who is a gift to the world! I would be forever grateful!

Hey there. I am a 30 year old woman that has been diagnosed with Addisons Disease. I have been working since I was 16 years old and recently lost my job due to passing out several times at work. I was a risk factor due to the fact that the floors were cement and they thought that I would get hurt really bad. So, I have put in for my disability and have been turned down, even though they listed my case as severe. So, right now, I am in the process of appeals. Recently I had to leave my husband due to him beating me. I actually ended up with a concussion because of it. So now, I am trying to raise a teenage daughter by myself and have no source of income coming in. I am really desperate and need to be able to provide for her. I would be willing to work (well, as much as I am able) for some help. Please look into your heart and help out a broken family.
Thanks :)

Hey there. I am a 30 year old woman that has been diagnosed with Addisons Disease. I have been working since I was 16 years old and recently lost my job due to passing out several times at work. I was a risk factor due to the fact that the floors were cement and they thought that I would get hurt really bad. So, I have put in for my disability and have been turned down, even though they listed my case as severe. So, right now, I am in the process of appeals. Recently I had to leave my husband due to him beating me. I actually ended up with a concussion because of it. So now, I am trying to raise a teenage daughter by myself and have no source of income coming in. I am really desperate and need to be able to provide for her. I would be willing to work (well, as much as I am able) for some help. Please look into your heart and help out a broken family.
Thanks :)

My husband came down with stage 4 genetic lung cancer Nov 09 and he has been beating the odds. Now we have been told that his company will no longer give him insurance landing him in COBRA coverage that costs 1144.42 A MONTH but he only recieves 1881. in social security. Im disabled too and get 470 as well as our 9 yr old son. We have no other money and we need money to pay for his chemo. We have been to the Amer cancer society and Natl patients advocates but they say there is no programs or anything for us. My husband needs his chemo to keep him alive every 3 weeks and without paying the monthly premiums he cannot get it. Please if only for the sake of our son, please help us-he has 15 months until his medicare kicks in May 2012 Then we can afford it again.

really cant believe im doing this, but am desperate i had my purse picked yesterday it had my rent money in it if my husband finds out he will go into a rage im relly frightened please if anyone can help i would really appreciate it dont think any one will but i have to try i have no familly to go to for help please my rent is 550 a month which is what i had in my purse thanks in advan you really will b saving me from a beating

I've never begged for help before. I've always worked 3 to 5 jobs to get through undergraduate school. Now I am in graduate school for professional writing and I am struggling every day. I have to keep my grades at an A level so I can get into a phd program. My dream is to attend Michigan State University's Non-Fiction program. I wake up every morning and think about getting into that program.

My name is Nay. It's a nickname. I'd like to send you a picture to show you who you are reading. I don't see a spot to post one.

I take care of my mother who has fibromyalgia (sp?), glaucoma, post traumatic disorder, and a personality disorder. I have 5 sisters but it seems that I am the only one with enough love and patience to take care of her.

When I first came to live with her, my mom stayed on her couch and cried all day. She spends 2 hours a day praying to God. She used to pray that she died in her sleep. She was severely abused by her mother and father and most of everyone. Mental illness is so hard for people to understand. She was afraid to leave the house because so many people have hurt her. Mom had not opened a book, learned to use the computer for over 30 yrs.

But now, I have her enrolled in college, reading 2 books at a time and feeling better than ever.


Now about me: I grew up in a very bad neighborhood. Only 1 person that I've grown up with went to college and has a successful career. I always promised myself that I would go all the way. I'll never stop working to be a better person.

I work as a nanny part-time. I am in grad school full-time.
It is really hard to make money. I live in a very sad state with unemployment rates over 11%.

I've overcame abuse, internal brain damage, beating the odds, and much more. I just need some help now.

I could use money for school, money to live on, money to help pay the bills, a car (since I live an hour from my university and my car is on its last legs), and friends. I don't like to complain. I like to tell success stories but this money thing is taking over everything positive in my life.

I just need a lift.

I need help.

I hope a really good person will read this and consider helping me in whatever way they can.

Even a good letter to MSU on my behalf would be appreciated. I have a 3.4 GPA but I need to raise it to 3.7 or 3.8.

In exchange I can offer a life long friendship. I am an extremely loyal person.

One day I will buy a house for me and my mom.
And then maybe I can focus on maybe having a family or rescuing animals.

I hope people do not think I am a bad person for looking for help this way. I have always been self sufficient, but now it is really difficult.

Please please write me a letter. Send me whatever you can and know in your heart that I will try to use it to make a world a better place (after I graduate).

Love and Light, XXOO

Nay

I'm a 37 yr. old man with a family that includes me,my wife and 4yr. old daughter.I also have 2 daughters from my previous marriage that I pay support for and take every weekend.2010 was a year long downhill spiral for us.First I lost my job of 6 years due to a company shutdown.I was told of the closing the day it happened.We were already struggling to make ends meet and my wife had just started back to school at night for nursing.After going on unemployment my wife had to stop school to pick up more hours at work.We had to take our daughter out of daycare which meant she had to stay home with me which put me at a big disadvantage for looking for work.However,I can't tell you how many times I've taken her to put in applications and even on some interviews.Believe me,it does'nt help your chances of getting a job showing up with your 4yr. old to do an interview.I finally did get another job only to be laid off 3 weeks after I started.This meant I was'nt there long enough to apply for unemployment.This was over about a 7 month span in 2010 and over that time we fell further and further behind.Luckily I was able to work off a good bit of rent by doing work for our landlord at night after my wife was home.He had alot of properties and I'm a professional painter/handyman by trade.Then in August my landlord came to us and said he was selling the house and we had about 45 days to move.He also refused to help us financially in anyway to make the move and even kept our deposit stating,"I filed bankruptcy,sue me".We found a program that helped us secure another apt. and we moved within 30 days.After we moved in we found out the apt. was infested with mice,ants and other insects.The new place was a nightmare.We found out the young man living under us was physically abusing his girlfriend almost every night as we had to listen to this every night and my daughter witnessed several acts of abuse in the hall and driveway.Continuous phone calls to the property manager and police resulted in nothing being done.These two would break and smash things,yell,swear and slam doors that shook my whole house and broke things on my walls.After about our 5th call to police and the manager we woke up to 4 flats and all our windows broke on our car.Then another couple moved in across the hall from these 2 and this man was physically beating his girlfriend and doing drug deals in front of our house.3 days after they moved in our apt. was broken into and we had several things stolen,including every new toys and clothes we had been buying little by little for my daughters Christmas.It was'nt much,but it was all we had for her.Alot more went on there everyday and I knew we had to move but we had no money.I ended up posting an ad on craigslist and asking people for help and we found someone to let us move in with no deposit or anything.We were forced to move a week before Christmas.Christmas morning we had 3 presents for our daughter,all from toys for tots.Now we're in a new apt. with no way to pay the next months rent or much of anything else.My wife's hours were cut almost in half due to downsizing and cutbacks,I am unable to find work and I don't know what else to do.we don't even have a phone for potential employers to call.I use a free voice mailbox and then have to go to a payphone to return calls if I can find change.We've had to sell anything we had of value over the past 4 or 5 months to semi-survive.We have a car that someone donated to us and I was just told it needs about $2,000 worth of work.Neither my wife nor I have any family still living.We do receive foodstamps and are told that's all we're eligible for here in Mass.We also go to foodbanks every week.I actually tried panhandling 3 times and once I was arrested,another time I was beaten up and the last time I made $12.00 in 10 hours.I don't know what to do.It's gotten so bad the last two months me and my wife have discussed possible temporary(hopefully temporary),foster care for my daughter.I can't imagine losing my daughter for any period because we don't have any money for a place to live.It's tearing my heart out to have to write this.We are very good people.We've always worked hard,have never drank or used drugs and done our best to be good,honest people.We just need a little help.Anything anyone can give will help.Be it a dollar or two or even 50 cents.PLEASE HELP my family in anyway you can.May GOD bless and keep you all.