Downward Tags

going into a downward spiral since wife told she has bi-polar II. I have heart disease and we've gone thru all our savings. credit cards are past their limit.any help for bills ,prescriptions,and food would be greatly appreciated.anything to help us get back on our feet. thank you

I am the widow of a Vietnam Veteran. 3 years ago, when my husband died, it was a struggle to get the mortgage and other bills paid. I worked as many as 70 hours a week and was able to keep up with the financial commitments. 2 years ago I lost my job because of the downward spiral of the economy. Since that time I have seen all my savings vanish, along with what valuables I had collected over the years.

I am in need of assistance to pay my mortgage as I am in dire need and am in danger of foreclosure. If I loose my house I will be living on the street as I will not be able to rent an apartment or other dwelling with out a job.

I would prefer to have a job and pay my own way but I fear that my age has prevented any job offers from the hundreds of applications i have submitted.

Any help would be a blessing.

I'm a 23 year old man barely making ends meet. I am thousands of dollars in debt. I can't pay my rent or my credit card and car loan payments, or any of my utilities really. In a moment of weakness I've taken payday loans online to try and get by. Suffice it to say, the payments are killing me. Ever since I've pretty much given all of my money to someone I cared deeply for, I've been in a downward spiral. I've never even considered begging before. My pride simply would not allow it. I thought things would get better, but I simply can't do this anymore. I need some kind of relief. I've made foolish mistakes and I'm paying dearly for them. I just want to be able to live without worrying about losing everything.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012
To Whoever is willing and able to help:

Hello. My name is Keith Wolfe. I realize that you may not know me personally and are probably wondering why I'm asking for help from anybody and everybody. Please, let me explain… I feel that help (of any kind) can be given to and received by anybody (even to/from total strangers) as long as the need is truly legit (which my need is). I actually consider myself to be a walking, talking, breathing charity case. Will you please consider giving to charity (me) today? To learn more about my situation, please continue reading…
I am currently unemployed, looking for work, and have been struggling to get by financially for some time now. My bank account is overdrawn by a considerable amount, I currently don't have any money to pay my rent in the amount of $870.00 for the month of March, 2012, nor can I afford to buy food to eat (and my cupboards are getting pretty barren right now). Also, my vehicle is in much need of some basic maintenance and a tune up, which I can't afford right now, either.
Like I mentioned above, my bank account is overdrawn and more fees continue to apply, and I'm at the point where my bills and rent are impossible for me to pay without your generous financial help. With your help, I can begin to climb out of financial hole I'm in. I am basically at the bottom of life's barrel and at the moment I can’t even see the light at the end of the tunnel. I will probably be out on the street with no place to live very soon unless something drastically improves, a miracle happens, or somebody makes a generous (sizable) donation/contribution.
The recovery of my higher financial standards and the freedom from debt, overdraft fees and other related stresses has proven to be impossible on my own recently. Things have just been spiraling downward for me and not improving for long enough now and I'm nearly at my breaking point and don't know what else to do other than ask for help. With your help, though, I'm hoping to get financially ahead and stay there. (And, I'd be thrilled to eventually and hopefully be able to help somebody else in need in the future once I'm out of the current mess I'm in.)
So, if I could possibly get any financial help from anybody in whatever $$$ amount, it is truly needed right now and would be much appreciated. And, as much as I dislike having to ask and beg for help, I am desperate at the moment and feel that I need to.
To help, please click on the PayPal link below, wait for the page to load, find and click on the "Send Money" tab, and then fill out all of the required information (When needed, copy & paste either of my E-Mail addresses, also below, into the "To" E-Mail address area):

https://www.paypal.com/

(If this doesn't work as a clickable link, then highlight, copy, and paste the link into your web browsers web address area.)

The E-Mail addresses linked to my PayPal account are (either one may be used):

MoniesDesignatedToHelpKCWolfe@Live.Com

ThanxAMillionForYourMuchNeededHelp@Live.Com

If you feel uncomfortable using PayPal, please contact me (via either of the above E-Mail addresses) and we can discuss other possible options.
Again, anything you could possibly give/donate/loan ($$$) would be much appreciated. And, I also ask that you remember to keep my situation in your thoughts and prayers even if you're not able or willing to send money.
Thank-You soooo much (for whatever you are able to provide ~ money, thoughts, prayers, suggestions, and/or advise of any kind).

Peace be with you, and God bless!!!

Sincerely,

Keith Wolfe

P.S. - Thanks so much to the couple of people who have helped me so far. But, much more help is still needed and would be much appreciated.

Thanks,

K.W.

Hi everyone. I've never done this before and feel a little awkward, but here goes. I am a single working Mum, but getting nowhere.I have had 3 deaths in family since November and had to travel each time, therefore, I wasn't able to pay bills and it is just gong in a downward spiral. I have to travel a long distance to get my children to school and myself to work and I am struggling with the cost of everyday living. My children desperately need new school uniforms and shoes...I can't even afford to buy them new tights for school at the moment. I know there are so many charities out there and I feel guilty asking people for help, but I really don't know where else to turn. Any help at all would be much appreciated and I would be forever grateful. Thank you

Hello and thank you for taking the time to read my plea for help. I am 20 years old living at home with my mom and younger sister. Our crisis started a year ago when my little sister went missing the day after Thanksgiving 2010. No one knew anything about where she was, well my mother and I didn't know. My mother broke down she didn't know if her youngest child was cold or hungry or safe or worse dead.She was on a downward spiral. She started contacting places to help look for my sister, months went by with no news moms birthday came and went and nothing from my sister. In March of this year all the stress of my little sister took its toll on my mother and she was let go from her job of 7 years. Then just two weeks after loosing her job my grandfather passed away. The same week my grandfather passed away my mother and I found out that my grandmother, aunt, older sister and dad and his whole family were hiding my little sister. We found out that my little sister ran away because she wanted to drop out of school and my mother would not let her. So my moms whole family and ex-husband helped her to stay on run for almost a year. She was picked up in October of this year. We have gone to some family therapy and after my sister went through some in patient treatment for her depression she will get to come home on the 23rd of December. The only problem is we are being evicted on December 19th if we do not have the $1475 we owe in rent by then. See I am in school working on my nursing degree I work part time but it is not enough. Mom has been unable to find another job she gets unemployment but it did not start for 13 weeks after she lost her job and we were so far behind at that point that our gas had been shut off so no hot water or heat. Any way by June we were $2050 behind and rent was coming due again. We both worked very hard to catch things up over the next few months, but the landlord knowing our situation has decided that 6 days before Christmas our $250 a week payments (All my moms unemployment checks) was no longer good enough and on Dec 19th will be going to court to evict us. If we could just get enough help to get caught up we will have enough to maintain. All my mother wished for all year was for my sister to be found and come home safe and now she is loosing our home and my sister will not be able to be with us for Christmas. I really need a miracle to save my mom she is so depressed and sad all the time. I love her so much and can't stand the thought of something happening to her, I still need her:) I hope Santa sees this and helps my family for Christmas. Santa Please Help My Mom and Me Bring My Baby Sister Home! Thank You and God Bless!

Hello and thank you for taking the time to read my plea for help. I am 20 years old living at home with my mom and younger sister. Our crisis started a year ago when my little sister went missing the day after Thanksgiving 2010. No one knew anything about where she was, well my mother and I didn't know. My mother broke down she didn't know if her youngest child was cold or hungry or safe or worse dead.She was on a downward spiral. She started contacting places to help look for my sister, months went by with no news moms birthday came and went and nothing from my sister. In March of this year all the stress of my little sister took its toll on my mother and she was let go from her job of 7 years. Then just two weeks after loosing her job my grandfather passed away. The same week my grandfather passed away my mother and I found out that my grandmother, aunt, older sister and dad and his whole family were hiding my little sister. We found out that my little sister ran away because she wanted to drop out of school and my mother would not let her. So my moms whole family and ex-husband helped her to stay on run for almost a year. She was picked up in October of this year. We have gone to some family therapy and after my sister went through some in patient treatment for her depression she will get to come home on the 23rd of December. The only problem is we are being evicted on December 19th if we do not have the $1475 we owe in rent by then. See I am in school working on my nursing degree I work part time but it is not enough. Mom has been unable to find another job she gets unemployment but it did not start for 13 weeks after she lost her job and we were so far behind at that point that our gas had been shut off so no hot water or heat. Any way by June we were $2050 behind and rent was coming due again. We both worked very hard to catch things up over the next few months, but the landlord knowing our situation has decided that 6 days before Christmas our $250 a week payments (All my moms unemployment checks) was no longer good enough and on Dec 19th will be going to court to evict us. If we could just get enough help to get caught up we will have enough to maintain. All my mother wished for all year was for my sister to be found and come home safe and now she is loosing our home and my sister will not be able to be with us for Christmas. I really need a miracle to save my mom she is so depressed and sad all the time. I love her so much and can't stand the thought of something happening to her, I still need her:) I hope Santa sees this and helps my family for Christmas. Santa Please Help My Mom and Me Bring My Baby Sister Home! Thank You and God Bless!

Hello, my family and I are in desperate need of financial assistance. We have been going through a storm of rain these past couple of months. I've always heard the saying when it rains it pours, but never ever thought it could get this bad or continue on this long.It started with my husband having a tumor in his throat, the next week I was told I was over paid financial aid and had to pay back a very substantial amount of money. Week after that our daughter shattered her elbow, I stepped on a nail and had to go to the ER, following week on a trip to a Dr.s appointment out of town our vehicle broke down nearly 200 miles away, had to have it towed at 4 dollars per mile. And they charged us an arm and a leg for a simple simple repair. My husband never got to his appointment. Medical expenses are just breaking us this year, we do not have medicaid and everytime we see a dr we have to pay a copayment that is ridiculous. Especially ER and specialist visits. Our bank account was also hacked into by someone who had our checking account number, so our account was locked. During that time several checks that had been sent out to pay bills came back NSF. So things keep adding up and adding up. 2 weeks ago I was diagnosed with an ectopic pregnancy, which was a complete shock because my tubes are tied! The medical care for this treatment is very expensive. It just seems as soon as we catch up or get paid, everything is gone plus we are still in the negative. We just cant catch a break. We are extremely faithful people...but at the moment I just can't seem to understand why this keeps happening? Why can't we catch a break. These are only the major things that have been happening...there are so many in betweens. Now we are about 1500 to 2000 dollars behind. This all started in June and every month we say to ourselves it will be better next month and so on and so on. Well, so far it seems as if we are on a downward spiral. We are always the couple who people can come to for help, the couple who seeks out those in need and offers our help. Whether it be financial or spiritual or just a helping hand. And now, we are going through the roughest times we have ever had to endure, and unfortunately we have no one to help us in this time of hardship. We are grateful for all that we have and know that we are beyond blessed, sadly though you cannot feed and house a family when you have absolutely no money. I know that things could be worse. We just need a little help getting back on our feet. Just to catch up. Once we can catch up we will be back in business and will definitely pay it forward. Sorry for the long vent, and I am so ashamed of having to post this on here. There is just no other options, we have exhausted everything we have. If there is any possible way you may be able to help us, we would appreciate it beyond measure. Thank you for your time.

I need whatever assistance anyone can afford. I want to obtain a cheap reliable used car or the down to buy one, so that I can accept job interviews. I also want help with $, so I can obtain a legal document assistant license, in my area. I want a way to make some money, utilizing the legal research skills I have, while I seek a more permanent source of income. My local area is very economically depressed, which is why I am seeking out of town good paying jobs. I have had to cancel countless interviews, for lack of transportation, which leaves me feeling hopeless.

This downward spiral began, when I was diagnosed with cancer, 10 plus years ago. Instead of being able to gain valuable work experience, I was forced to fight for my life, upon college graduation. The gap on my resume, is not easy to explain away. I have tried to work temporary jobs, and have even worked as a substitute teacher. I would take just any job, but cannot afford to lose life-saving medicine, if my state provided medical benefits were cut, due to a job that would not offer them or the ability to purchase them. I thought subbing would offer me the chance to gain working experience, but I had to stop, due to a custody battle, waged against me, by my vindictive ex and his legal associates. They also waged numerous phony allegations, about me, with various agencies, one of which is the one which oversaw my employment. Despite nothing coming of the allegations, the agency overseeing my employment, sat on the matter/s for years now, which has left me in limbo, with no means to clear my good name, and no income source. This further added to my resume experience gap. It is nothing I can explain to potential employers, either.

The past several years has been difficult with all the medical and legal issues, both mine and my younger child's. My sibling was sent to war around the same time my parent committed suicide. This also cost me financially and mentally. My car was repossessed, destroying my credit rating further. This has hindered my ability to attend interviews, and even bar me from some opportunities, due to poor credit. The icing on the cake- the family court rewarded my ex for quitting a higher paying job. They cut his child support payment in half, for my 6 year old. Recently I had to move into a new place, and now owe money for the deposit. I had to use what little I was trying to save for a car, so I wouldn't end up homeless. My older child was working, too, but was put on bed rest, so we now face another income drop. I hope someone can help with anything, because I just do not know what to do anymore.

I was trapped in a downward spiral of a violent relationship for too long. I am an average female in my thirties, and I was financially trapped and dependant on my abusive husband for everything. I have asked for help, but no one has come through.
I found my way out of the relationship, but I am left with nothing. I have creditors calling everyday, hospital and ambulance bills piling up. I don't know how I am going to pay my rent, my bills or put gas in my car and food on the table.
I was abused long enough, and now am in serious financial crisis as a result and am just looking to get out of the hole. PLEASE.

Please visit my blog at http://desperationbleeds.blogspot.com/ to learn more.

Hello. About 8 years ago, my son was diagnosed with Leukemia and also had a stroke within two weeks of each other. Although now he is in full remission from the Leukemia, the lives of me, my wife, and my three children has not recovered. Its been almost 8 years and financially we have not been able to ever catch back up. I have suffered from sever depression for over 2 years now and my wife has recently been spiraling downward to an even darker place than I have been. She is having such a hard time that she does not have the strength to work. keeping a family of five afloat on just one income has been very demoralizing and as every day becomes more of a struggle I feel more and more hopeless. With the winter coming I do not know how I will be able to provide heat for my family. I have an $800 bill that I need to pay before the heat can even be turned back on. On top of that I still owe nearly $5000 in medical bills. Because of all the otustanding medical bills, our credit has taken a huge hit and we have not been able to bring it back up to a point to where we can buy a house. We have considered bankruptcy, but even that is too expensive to entertain. I am trying to hold it together and make my wife feel like it will all be ok but inside I feel like nothing will be ok. I could use all the help I can get. I'm a little ashamed that it has come to the point where begging is my only option but if I don't try something I am afraid my family will fall apart. Please help.

I am in desperate need of help! I have been unemployed for about 2 years now and I no longer receive unemployment. I was laid off due to the recession. I have gone through my 401k and all of my savings. I have been going on job interviews for months and months now and I feel I am very close to getting a job, but somehow these jobs keep eluding me. I know I will get a job any day now with God’s help! But until I get that job, I need money to pay my mortgage before my house goes into foreclosure. I will lose my house soon, and I worked very hard to get this house and I am very proud of my home. I am in serious desperate need of money to pay bills. I am very close to losing my home. My luck has not been very good lately and I feel I need a miracle to pull me out of this downward spiral. I have no health insurance and I have had an abscessed tooth for months now. I am 55 years old and have worked all my life and need help now. This is the worst it has ever been. If someone could donate 5000.00 I could get back on track with the bills and house payments. If you can donate ANYTHING at all it would really help. There is a donate button to send through PayPal...Please help me!!! God bless you!!!

So for the best interest for my family I have recently moved over 900 miles from my family and my wifes family with our two boys and july 1st came our first daughter and last child. Seeing as how I did not want to miss my daughters birth or leave my wife stranded at the house alone with a 7yr old 1 yr old and 5 day old infant I had to take time off work. This time was unpaid and me being the only one working and only making $10.75 an hour it is hard enough to pay my bills when I work my normal shceduled days. I normally find myself working 72 to 84 hours a week to make it by. I rarely swallow my pride and ask for help but this last week off work has put me into a deep hole and fear that a downward trend in money is going to follow. Please help I work my butt off to support my family and can't get help anywhere else. I along with my three kids and wife would be eternally grateful and will not forget the help. What goes around comes around. if you wish to contact me the best way is my work email johnathon.shanks@qg.com
Thank you

Johnathon Shanks

I am in desperate need of help! I have been unemployed for about 2 years now and I no longer receive unemployment. I was laid off due to the recession. I have gone through my 401k and all of my savings. In an effort to try and save my home I used retirement funds which has caused a tax debt of about $30 thousand dollars. I am hoping I can just collect even a single dollar from 30,000 people to pay off this debt hanging over me. I have been going on job interviews for months and months now and I feel I am very close to getting a job, but somehow these jobs keep eluding me. I know I will get a job any day now with God's help! But until I get that job, I need money to pay my mortgage before my house goes into foreclosure. I will lose my house soon, and I worked very hard to get this house and I am very proud of my home. I am in serious desperate need of money to pay bills. I am very close to losing my home. My luck has not been very good lately and I feel I need a miracle to pull me out of this downward spiral. I have no health insurance and I have had an abscessed tooth for months now. I am 55 years old and have worked all my life and need help now. This is the worst it has ever been. If someone could donate 5000.00 I could get back on track with the bills and house payments. If you can donate ANYTHING at all it would really help. There is a donate button to send through PayPal...Please help me!!! God bless you!!!

Where do I begin? Perhaps I'll begin by saying how awkward I feel writing this - it isn't everyday that I sit down in front of a computer and decide to plead for money online, but with things not going very well I decided to do it for my family. We've been in a downward spiral since the unexpected loss of my full-time job in the end of December 2010 (Happy New Year!!!!). I've been doing what I can to keep the family's head above water, but the rent / utilities are falling behind. I have been frantically searching for an employment solution to no avail - time (and what little we had in savings) has run out. I never in my life imagined being in a situation like this. Well, in the midst of this crisis, my wife and I continue to stand as pillars of strength for one another and for our 9-year-old son, but we're immersed in depths of uncertainty and anxiety. Thankfully, we still find ways to smile to escape the despair. We do hope for a positive result. Perhaps with your generosity, we can find one. I think of the many people who are in similar situations and are asking for help. I cross my fingers hoping that I am one whose request luckily finds you. Please imagine someone placing an hourglass in front of you - they say to you: by the time the sand runs out...that's it...it's over for you. Imagine how overwhelming the fear and anxiety becomes as the sand marks the passing of time - time you no longer have. This is exactly the way I have been feeling lately...ever since I lost my job in the end of December. I have been immersed in anxiety ever since. I search diligently every single day for work to get the family back on the right track - in this economy it seems it really is to no avail. My stress increases as I watch what little we have in savings is whittled down to almost nothing - we are now counting mere pennies. I got so angry and frustrated on my son's last day of school when my car (a 1996 Buick Century) decided it had nothing left to give. I break down crying with envy at times when I hear of someone who has been lucky enough to land a job...get a new car...or receive needed help from a Good Samaritan. With all of the personal stories this website gets on a daily basis, I doubt that mine will reach the right people or impact anyone. But...if by some miracle it does...I want to thank you in advance...from the deepest part of my heart!

At this point, I don't have much to offer. But, I can promise you this. I will pay your generosity forward. I believe very much in the power of giving. I once purchased a handful of groceries for a homeless man who stood on a street corner. I will always remember the look on his face when I approached and handed him a week's worth of food and asked for nothing in return.

Sincerely,
Charlie

Hi. My name is Laura, and in the past few years I've been laid off, lost my home, sold everything I once owned and learned to live more frugally than I ever thought possible. I was saved from homelessness by friends with generous hearts and a sofa I could sleep on, and through it all I've learned some very valuable lessons about gratitude, and what really matters in life.

I have started my own small business, and am gradually clawing my way back from the brink. I manage to scrape by from month to month, but like so many people I'm still always one unexpected expense away from disaster.

Then last week my trusty old laptop died after years of faithful service. I had to replace it, because my business depends on it. I got lucky and found a good, second hand machine at a bargain price, but that expense has pushed me over the edge, and I'm short about $75 for bills this month.

I'm doing everything in my power to earn that money before I end up back in the downward spiral of late fees and bank charges, but I'm running out of time. I found BegsList while I was looking online for help and information, and decided it can't do any harm to ask!

If you can send anything at all (even a quick prayer) it would really help, and would be greatly appreciated! Thank you so much.

Hello and thank you for reading this. I'm placing this ad because I don't have anywhere else to turn. Any friends and family I have are all struggling themselves. I was unemployed for some time, but I was able to get a new job that I'm doing well at. It doesn't pay much but I could survive on it if I wasn't so behind on rent and utilities. I got in a hole without work, and am now so behind that I'm being evicted in a few days.

Before I got into this mess I donated to charity every month and volunteered when I could. Now, no charity will help me unless I had children or lived in the inner city.

I know that that there are people here far worse off than me, and all are in my prayers. I know that when I'm back on my feet I will once again try to help those less fortunate. But now I'm crying out to the world, to God, to help me avoid a downward spiral. If I lose my apartment I will lose my job, and I don't know how or if I can recover from that, where I'll go, or how I'll survive. As it is I'll lose all of my belongings and my little cat because I can't pay for a truck or storage, never mind a room somewhere.

Please, if there is anyone out there who can find it in their heart to help me, I will be SO grateful and not only pay it forward but vow to pay you back as soon as I can. At this point, any amount, a few cents or a few dollars, would give me hope and strength beyond words.

I'm not an addict or a deadbeat. I work hard and try to live like a good person every day. I thank God that there is a site like this and I send my prayer out into the world that there are angels out there who will help me through this time.

Thank you and may God Bless all who come here.

I hate this. I don't think I've ever asked for help in my life and I feel a little ashamed for doing so. I'm bawling, and angry at myself and well, at just about everything right now.

My husband and I have been married for four years and we recently bought our first house together. (Well, condo actually because we can't afford a house.)

My husband suffers from severe depression and anxiety. While it can fluctuate, currently he's on a downward spiral. This is the worst I've seen him in the 8 years I've known him. It's been absolutely heartbreaking to see him like this. We have him seeing a psychiatrist and a therapist - the psychiatrist keeps prescribing medications that our prescription drug plan doesn't cover (mostly because he's tried entirely too many things) and are expensive. He's seeing a therapist once a week that we're paying for out of pocket as well. We started him in an anger management class but we can no longer afford it. For the past 3 months or so, it's been very difficult just to get through day-to-day activities for him, and it's taking it's toll on me as well.

Anyway, when we moved we used most of our 'extra' money for all the unexpected costs associated with buying a new home. (Silly first-time homebuyers. We had no idea what to expect.) So we were stretched pretty thin to begin with. Now, after being here a few months we find that our car insurance will be increasing by 50%. (Apparently we should have stayed in the city - we thought moving away from it would be better!) Not only that but we will have to pay the difference on our policy for the few months retroactive to the tune of $900 each month for June and July. Unfortunately since our little nest egg was used in all the 'new home' expenses, we just don't have anything extra to cover this. We tried to cancel the car insurance to just take the bus for awhile, but since our car is financed they won't let us do that.

Then... I lost my job on May 27th. We were given less than 24 hours notice that the company was closing. I was working at an at-home position, which was so perfect for me as I too suffer from depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and migraines, so working from home was always a blessing. I'm unable to apply for unemployment as my job was self-contracted (basically paid under the table and I was to file tax documents at the end of the year).

To add insult to injury, my company has not yet paid us for the PREVIOUS paycheck owed, nevertheless our final paychecks.

My mortgage is due, my condo fees are due, my student loans are due, of course there is the car payment and insurance due, the groceries are running low. My husband has stopped taking his medication, stopped going to anger management classes, and we've cut his therapist down to once every other week. We've already cut unnecessariy things like cable, tried adjusting our budget, etc but we just can't make it through these next two months, especially if I don't get paid or I don't find a job right away.

I'm desperately seeking a new job, but in the meantime our bills are piling up and we just can't pay them since I haven't been paid in a month. I don't know what to do. I know things will get better. They have to. But right now I'm having a hard time convincing myself of anything otherwise... We just need to get back on our feet.

My name is Clinton, and I posted here several months ago seeking help, but wasn't successful.

My mom passed away in July, and I haven't been able to get back on my feet since then. It's pretty much been a downward spiral, and I am once again seeking help from this community.

I have been down on my luck for too long, and need to rebound soon, so that I can be a productive person in this society.

Before my mom passed away, I was the owner-operator of a pretty successful Mustang shop in Oklahoma, but because of unforeseen circumstances, I lost everything. I would like to reopen my shop, but lack the necessary funds.

I am seeking capital to secure a location, and purchase the necessary tools and equipment.

If there is anybody that can help with a donation or loan so that I can get control of my life once again, would be greatly appreciated. I would be glad to repay a loan with interest, or pay it forward for a donation

If someone would like to contact me, I can be reached by e-mail:

cvxfire@yahoo.com

Thank You
Clinton

I did not make enough money at work to cover my classes next quarter and rent this month, I'm afraid this will start a downward spiral and I will end up having to quit my job move home and go back to school in a year or two. I'm so stressed out and feel like every day is a challenge. I know that if I receive help to pull me through this quarter that I will be able to find a better job, finish school, and help people like myself. Please help if you can but I understand everyone is dealing with economical issues right now so it is ok if you can't. I wish everyone who reads this goof health and happiness.

Through a series of bad decisions and poor judgements i have found myself in the worst situation i could ever imagine. I lost my job 2 years ago as an explosives engineer in Virginia and ever since my life has been a downward spiral through trying to find stable work and maintain my bills. I took a leap of faith in october and decided to quit a decent job to help my sick mother start a small country market. She has Huntingtons disease and suffers from depression. I put what little money i had into the store and gave up my apartment to live above this store along with her so that we were close and available at any time. Long story short she ended up having a mental breakdown, Sucumbing to paranoid dillusions and conspiracy theories, and firing all but herself and a guy she had been dating for only a month prior to opening. When we started the store she agreed to pay my child support, rent and cell phone instead of a paycheck until the business started turning a profit. I wanted to help b/c she is my mother above all else. Now i have a warrant out for my arrest b/c i have been unable to pay DCSE. Because of this warrant i cannot get a job. My Ex-wife tried contacting the judge and DCSE and its done absolutely no good. She has since cancelled the support and we have come up with a private agreement but being as i still owe 3700 i still have a warrant out and as i said, i cannot even get a job. The system makes no sense and i dont wanna lose out on the next 6 months of my girls lives. Granted, i got myself into this situation by putting my faith into someone i shouldve known better than to put my faith in to and i dontt like asking for anything especially when its nobodys responsibility but my own, but i am left with little option. I am asking for any kind of help anyone might offer. I have an extensive background in construction managment and general construction from a field of grass all the way up to the shingles on the roof. If you live in virginia and need some help im more than happy to work in exchange for your donation. Thank you for taking the time to read my plea for help and god bless.

Oh my god, how life can kick you in the teeth. Currently I have the tax man threatening to take me court, behind on virtually everything and really looking ike i could be homeless, have my driving liccence revoked and in court by the end of the month.

Every penny i earn dissappears into a huge black hole, and banks etc are just not listening to my plight..... I need a way out to turn my life back on track. It really wouldn't take much. My business is viable but cannot get off the downward spiral!!!! Any help or ideas appreciated.....

Hello All:

My name is Clinton, and I posted here several months ago seeking help on getting my dogs released from the animal shelter. I couldn't get any help from this site, let alone friends and family.

My mom passed away in July, and I haven't been able to get back on my feet since then. It's pretty much been a downward spiral, and I am once again seeking help from this community.

I am currently homeless, and living in the San Francisco Bay Area. This region is experiencing a very high unemployment rate, much higher that the national average. Too many job seekers, and not enough jobs. I have been working a few odd jobs, but certainly not enough to get back on my feet again.

I have been down on my luck for too long, and need to rebound, so that I can be a productive person in this society.

Before my mom passed away, I had a pretty sucessful Mustang shop in Oklahoma, but because of unforseen circumstances, I lost everything. I would like to reopen my shop either here in California or back in Oklahoma, but lack the necessary funds.

If there is anybody that can help with a donation or loan so that I can get control of my life once again, would be greatly appreciated. I would be glad to repay a loan with interest, or pay it forward for a donation

If someone would like to contact me, I can be reached by e-mail.

Thank You

cvxfire@yahoo.com

This situation has been going on for my entire life. Now that I am 21 I can understand it a little more and instead of feeling helpless, I want to take action and help my father get better. I grew up in a dysfunctional family and I have had no role model or support my entire life, I have practically raised myself. I have moved out and I am putting myself through school and I don't rely on anyone for help but I really need help when it comes to this. My father is an alcoholic/drug abuser and that's what his life revoloves around, he can't support his own kids let alone himself. My little sister is in high school and still lives with him but she shouldn't have to go through the emotional stress and abuse he causes. My younger sister has to work to try to support herself because he spends all of his money. Instead of being a normal kid she has to figure out how she is going to pay for her own car, school, and more importantly food like I do. I do buy her groceries and help her out I can deal with that but I cannot pay for the help my father needs. This has to stop and if I don't take action now no one else will and his life is going to stay in a downward spiral. I really would love to have a father in my life and I don't want to wait until it's too late. He needs rehab and I know it costs alot of money, I have no idea how much but If I can just get some help besides relying on my own income I could make this possible. Please, please help me I cannot do this alone.

There's a reason that those asking for help are described as "crying."

As a husband and soon-to-be father, my greatest desire in the world was always to provide for my wife and family. Who could've guessed that our marriage, ill-timed to coincide with the collapse of the US economy, would signal such a sharp downward fall?

My wife struggled in vain to find a job, and so did I. Our wedding money, intended to tide us over until we were on our feet, was instead drained completely to fund a year and change of fruitless job hunting from our tiny but expensive apartment.

Now, here we are, living in shame with my inlaws as we struggle to climb back up. It will take at least 8-9 thousand dollars to even put us back ahead. A joyful time in my life--my expectation of becoming a father--has turned into dread and humiliation at the mountain of debt I need to overcome to even begin putting away again.

I look into my wife's eyes, and I just want to shower her with gifts, jewelry, and all the best things the world can offer. But I can't. Her past birthday featured a gift of candy bars and a card, purchased through an old Target gift card I still had in my wallet. How can cold words on the internet ever encapsulate the crushing pain of knowing that you can't provide, and that the hope and promise of a young marriage has been irrevocably destroyed?

And so I cry for help, with genuine tears. I'm forced to turn to complete strangers on the street for gas money, and to the internet for help.

Please, if you are another kind soul out there reading this, try to look past the text. Try to cut through your jaded view of Nigerian scammers and internet opportunists. Try to read my words and feel the pain behind them; try to imagine it was you.

Try to help.