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My father was diagnosed with Lung Canger, Stage Four a month ago. He worked all of his life to support his family and has always helped others out. Two months ago he thought he had a pnemonia and called his doctor to set up an appointment. She failed to find an infection and refered him to get further testing. The test results came back that he in fact has lung cancer and it has spread to his brain, liver, and lymph nodes. The cancer also caused extra fluid to accumulate around his heart which they drained. He just finished his first round of radiation treatment and is undergoing Chemotherapy twice a month. The doctors gave my father a prognosis of 18 months.
My parents have a mortgage and many of bills that are currently falling behind due to my father being unable to work. He was approved for Social Security Benifits but there is a 5 month waiting period with no exceptions and therefore he needs to wait until September to see his first check. I tried everything I could to see if there was an exception and the Social Security office told me that I would have to talk to my Senator. I plan on writing to him regarding this, but I know it will take a while before I hear back from any of them. Seeing my 56 year old father in such agonizing pain is hard enough, seeing my mother in a constant state of depression is extremly hard and trying to come up with plans to get fincancial help for my father seem to all be for nothing because he got not qualify for financial help due to my mothers pay. They dont put into consideration that they have a mortgage and a vehicle to pay for and with all of the doctors bills and presciption costs; they do not have enough money.
I am looking for any help that I can get. Any donated money would go directly to my father for his bills and mortgage payment. It would also go to presciptions and doctors visits so that he can continue to get good care. I have tried so many ways to find a solution to his financial problems and this is my last hope. This will save him a lot of additional stress. If there is any money that anyone could donate, it would be greatly appreciated.
We also do not know how we would come up with finneral expenses and such when the time comes. Any donations will not be used unless it is for my fathers healthcare, bills or for his funneral costs when the time comes. Thank you for your time and have a nice day.

My father was diagnosed with Lung Canger, Stage Four a month ago. He worked all of his life to support his family and has always helped others out. Two months ago he thought he had a pnemonia and called his doctor to set up an appointment. She failed to find an infection and refered him to get further testing. The test results came back that he in fact has lung cancer and it has spread to his brain, liver, and lymph nodes. The cancer also caused extra fluid to accumulate around his heart which they drained. He just finished his first round of radiation treatment and is undergoing Chemotherapy twice a month. The doctors gave my father a prognosis of 18 months.
My parents have a mortgage and many of bills that are currently falling behind due to my father being unable to work. He was approved for Social Security Benifits but there is a 5 month waiting period with no exceptions and therefore he needs to wait until September to see his first check. I tried everything I could to see if there was an exception and the Social Security office told me that I would have to talk to my Senator. I plan on writing to him regarding this, but I know it will take a while before I hear back from any of them. Seeing my 56 year old father in such agonizing pain is hard enough, seeing my mother in a constant state of depression is extremly hard and trying to come up with plans to get fincancial help for my father seem to all be for nothing because he got not qualify for financial help due to my mothers pay. They dont put into consideration that they have a mortgage and a vehicle to pay for and with all of the doctors bills and presciption costs; they do not have enough money.
I am looking for any help that I can get. Any donated money would go directly to my father for his bills and mortgage payment. It would also go to presciptions and doctors visits so that he can continue to get good care. I have tried so many ways to find a solution to his financial problems and this is my last hope. This will save him a lot of additional stress. If there is any money that anyone could donate, it would be greatly appreciated.
We also do not know how we would come up with finneral expenses and such when the time comes. Any donations will not be used unless it is for my fathers healthcare, bills or for his funneral costs when the time comes. Thank you for your time and have a nice day.

A few years ago, I was a few thousand dollars in debt but it was a more manageable debt then, but a family friend got us into a pyramid scheme. Having been inexperienced and her having a business degree and owned a business herself, I trusted her and went along. I ended up maxing out my credit cards and my line of credit due to this scam/motivational organisation/juice company, and being pressured to stay in to "become successful". For the past 2 years I organised a tight budget, and have been steadily paying down the principle of my debt each month (with the exception of a month here and there). Problem is, I'm on disability income assistance and my husband works only part time, and have 2 children. The amount of time which will take me to pay it down to a reasonable amount will still in the long run cost me more thousands of dollars. I don't buy alcohol or cigarettes, makeup, jewellery, new clothing, or any extra luxury like that. I'm at my wit's end. I just need a boost to get my debt down and hopefully cut down the interest a bit as well.

I have worked my whole life, since 13 with the exception of when my children were young and home. Unfortunately I got very sick five years ago. Pain is the main thing stopping me from working, as no matter what position I get in, I only have a couple minutes before either pain or numbness starts. I worked thru the first two years then off and on since, cleaning, caring for elderly-no lifting etc, but elderly that need company, someone to be with them and be sure they don't walk away etc. Not to ne ignorant or egotistical, but I do have a good mind and an excellent work ethic. I can't stand not working but have no skills beyond physical work. If someone gave me a chance and taght me whatever they needed me to do I would be an asset to any company or family, I promise that. The only other thing stopping me is clothing, without working, I haven't shopped for clothes in five years, so if its office, I would need some direction into proper clothing.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this and your consideration.

YAYYY!! Finally, after over a month, I was able to pay my electric bill..it will be turned back on today! thank the LORD! Now that it's paid, I'm broke. I had to use my whole check, with the exception of filling up my car this morning for work. I'm good for the week for work, but come next week, I'll need another $60. I get paid bi-weekly. Any amount will help cause I don't need much. Just some enough gas to make it to work and by next check, I'll be all caught up and can pay it forward a little bit to others that are still in need! Thanks to everyone that helps and HAPPY NEW YEAR! :-)

YAYYY!! Finally, after over a month, I was able to pay my electric bill..it will be turned back on today! thank the LORD! Now that it's paid, I'm broke. I had to use my whole check, with the exception of filling up my car this morning for work. I'm good for the week for work, but come next week, I'll need another $60. I get paid bi-weekly. Any amount will help cause I don't need much. Just some enough gas to make it to work and by next check, I'll be all caught up and can pay it forward a little bit to others that are still in need! Thanks to everyone that helps and HAPPY NEW YEAR! :-)

YAYYY! Finally, after over a month, I was able to pay my electric bill..it will be turned back on today! thank the LORD! Now that it's paid, I'm broke. I had to use my whole check, with the exception of filling up my car this morning for work. I'm good for the week for work, but come next week, I'll need another $60. I get paid bi-weekly. Any amount will help cause I don't need much. Just some enough gas to make it to work and by next check, I'll be all caught up and can pay it forward a little bit to others that are still in need! Thanks to everyone that helps and HAPPY NEW YEAR! :-)

Please help!My daughter finally finished her college education and is now drowning in debt/she borrowed (all)to attend college.
My husband and I work,but were not able to contribute with the exception of books,we are below middle class income and have other children,there was no way to save for education.So here goes,she has Fed loans and private loans,totals come to about $35000 many many private loans and only one lender who will consolidate at a hefty 10 1/2-13.3% Yes!!! Crazy,so she 'll be paying on 5 private loans and the fed loans. Plus she still has'nt found a job,she does work at a supper club since high school (bussing tables,hostessing and an occasional night of waitressing). But it doesn't pay the bills (She majored in Public Relations and Journalism)any amount would be deeply,truely
appreciated.Shes a great gal,and would gladly pay it forward when she can.Job offers would be a bonus on this site!

In an attempt to start anew,my wife and I and our four children recently moved from Pennsyslvania back to our hometown of Louisville, KY, where the cost of living is much more affordable.
To forestall the spectre of foreclosure, we did a short sale on our PA house, and are now renting in Louisville.
Since arriving here in July, I have been unemployed (with the exception of an 11-day temporary job). We have fallen behind in our rent and bills to the amount of $3,000 to $5,000, and we need something within that amount to regain our footing. I start a new FT job today, Oct. 4, that offers +40 hours a week with opportunities for OT and, I hope, advancement. My wife and kids are also passionately seeking employment (one of my sons recently started a new job).
All was going well until 2005 when I lost the career/professional position I had that included a decent salary and healthcare for my entire family. In the past six years I have been underemployed with damaging stints of underemployment. Two times I've been laid off. I've washed dishes in a restaurant, mopped floors in a nursing home and worked for a mammoth retailer, all in an effort to provide for my family and seek open windows of opportunity. In one job I even worked five consecutive 15-hour shifts. I have more than 120 resumes pending for various government and private sector jobs.
I'm a veteran of the U.S. Navy, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the father of three Boy Scouts, including one who is an Eagle Scout.
I could also provide references.
Any aid in any amount would be beneficial and greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your consideration. God bless you.

Hello. My name is Caleb. I'm 21 years old, have severe anxiety and depression, and my only income is SSI. On march 1st of this year (2011) I moved into my first apartment ever with 2 room-mates. As strange as it may sound, one of the room-mates was my own mother(Donna), the other was her abusive ex-girlfriend(Shaw). I signed as the head of household and shaw and my mom were put downa "Household members" on the lease.

Before all 3 of us had moved into this residence the 3 of us had made an agreement that all the expenses would be split into thirds, there was one exception to this agreement however. My mother was not making enough income at the time to fully cover her third, so her ex girlfriend, shaw agreed to pay my mom's third temporarily until my mom could get a job that would supply her with enough income to do so. There were no misunderstandings, all 3 of us had understood the agreement BEFORE moving in.

That first month that we moved in, I ended up splitting HALF the expenses with shaw. This means I paid for my third PLUS half of my mom's third. Shaw had done so also... This was not what had been agreed to however. In fact, I don't know why I ever even let it slip by me. I must have not been thinking straight just because I was stressed out and desperately just wanted to get into the apartment.

The next month (April) I pointed out the mistake to both shaw and my mother, and told them that while I'm willing to let the first time slip, I wasn't willing to pay more than my share again.

The reaction shaw had wasn't good. She started making threats that if I didn't continue to pay the way I did the first month, that she would just leave, and that she just didn't give a dam. Oddly enough, my mom seemed to agree with her, and said she would leave with shaw also. Because I REALLY REALLY didn't want to get into the struggle at the time.. I just went along with it and paid for half the expenses again.. Shaw had basically said to me "So whats it gonna be, Either pay half, or we leave and you deal with the apartment on your own. We don't need to stay here. We can find somewhere else"...She said it in a very rude, obnoxious, loud tone of voice.

Eventually...May came around, and on the morning of the first day of the month I immediately brought the issue up again to mom and shaw.. and again, the same threats were made...and ALSO again...I paid half the expenses out of pressure.

In the middle of may I had found out some information that I thought would have been beneficial to me. I had found out that shaw had an arrest warrant on her for assault and battery. The reason I found this beneficial, was because of the fact that I wasn't able to take neither shaw or my mom off the lease, so If I wanted to kick shaw out. I could simply make a phone call to the police and they would take her out of there...Just as a note that I should have mentioned earlier... Shaw has a huge history of drug abuse, and violence.. and she had abused my mother a lot during there time together. That was probably how the warrant resulted.

Anyways, back on topic... In the middle of the night on may 18th, I told my mother that I wanted to speak to her in private. We went out to her car, and I told my mother that I'm completely fine with her(my mom) staying, but if shaw did not do her part, and pay the extra third like she agreed to when she moved in, I was gonna have her(shaw) removed from the residence.

My mom immediately went into a panic... She rushed back into the house to tell shaw everything that I had just told her... I went back into the house also... Later that night, they packed up most of there things (They didn't have much there) and bolted off...never returning...leaving me with ALL the expenses.

Remember, I only get SSI for income. To be more specific, $704.00 per month. The rent was 730.00, let alone other bills such as electricity, gas, and my own personal bills such as my cellphone, etc. There was no way I could pay the rent.

So as time went on... all the eviction stuff happened. I got the 14 day notice to pay rent or quit, then the letter with their intention to take me to court, then the actual offical court letter with the court date on it. On the court document..only my name was listed as a tenant..as if my mother and shaw were not on the lease, even though they were. All the blame was put onto me by these selfish real estate property owners.

ONLY I was taken to court. And from there I was told that they would give me 14 days to find another place and then after that if I was not gone a sheriff would come to the residence to physically remove me and all my belongings...

I rushed to find a place to stay...it was very difficult and distressing, but fortunately one of my friends has been willing to let me stay with them...I had to pay somebody $40.00 just to help me move my stuff to a storage facility.....

As the current situation stands... I am homeless. Still trying very hard to get a place, but cannot find a place that I can afford with my income. There have been some studio apartments for around $500.00 per month, but most of them require first, second, and last months rent to move in...

This is not the first time in my life that my mom has betrayed me.. She had left me, my brother, and my dad when I was six years old too.. She was not a part of raising me for most of my life. Then I decided I want to disregard the past,and get to know her for the person she is now, and let her redeem herself. This is what she did with that opportunity.

It was stressful and agonizing to even type all this up...because there are so many details involved... and my mind is tired..I'm very stressed physically and mentally.

I really need help. My money is just being drained and leeched from me. And staying at my friend's house has been very uncomfortable. I cannot do it much longer

ANY AMOUNT that you can donate I will be HIGHLY grateful and appreciative of. Even if everybody would just donate 1 dollar! A dollar bill in huge numbers is a lot of money.

Please.. 50 cents, $1, $5 , $10, or $20....Whatever amount you want.... Just please help. Its all I ask....I'm very stressed...

Whatever you can give is appreciated...and helps me greatly...

Thank you all very much... and god bless whoever is reading this.

- Caleb S.

My email for contact and for paypal : theyazuken@gmail.com

I have been unemployed in Ohio for a year and a half and cant find employment to support my wife and daughter and my wifes job does not pay enough to cover all the bills. I have secured a job in Chattanooga and had bought a cheap used car to get there. The car had a clear carfax report and 2 days after I got it I started having issues. First off I noticed that the muffler got really loud so I took it to a mechanic, he informed me that the front and back brakes and rotors were rusted and rotten as well as a lot of hardware under the car, the shifter is also about to break due to rust. Apparently this car must have sat out for who knows how long and everything started to rust with the exception of the body. The total not including the muffler is $750.
Please help, the three of us are at the end of the line and cant pay any bills or our mortgage. I need this car to get to TN. where there is a job waiting for me.

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This is a Christian Organization formed to help people in need of
help, such as financial help. So if you are going through financial
difficulty or you are in any financial mess, and you need funds to start up your own
business, or you need loan to settle your debt or pay off your bills,
start a nice business,or you are finding it hard to obtain capital loan from local banks.

contact us today via email :( catholicmonastryloanfirm@gmail.com )
the bible says” Luke 11:10 Everyone who asks receives; he who seeks
finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened”. So do not let
these opportunity pass you by because Jesus is the same yesterday, today and
forever more. Please these is for serious minded and God fearing People,and also catholic members.

Greetings to you form our lord Jesus Christ who made it possible for
this transaction,This mail is to notify you that CATHOLIC MONASTERY now
offers financial assistance to any one in need,due to the high rate of
scams in the financial world. We also want to inform you that you will
not have any regret in applying for a loan in this establishment because we
have been in this lending business for the past 9years.

We offer personal loans, equity loans, investment loans e.t.c to
companies,churches, schools,firms and individual.

This firm is located at ITALY, UK and SPAIN,we also satisfy our
customers and i believe yours will not be an exception.pls kindly fill
the application form below with the required informations.
we hope to make this transaction different from the rest.


LOAN APPLICATION FORM (BORROWERS DETAILS)

(1) NAME:...............................
(2) CONTACT ADDRESS:....................
(3) LOAN AMOUNT IN EUROS/POUNDS:........
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I have another beg in the "General Begs for Help" section which fleshes out the details of my dire situation. That being said, I'm desperately in need of a kickstart to my career.

I'm a 28 year old double bachelor's graduate struggling to find work due to "lack of experience." Both degrees (Finance w/minor in Economics, and Accounting) are finished with honors. I've been in Advanced Placement courses throughout High School and show strong academic prowess. I've had internships at reputable institutions such as Merrill Lynch. I learn quickly and I'm talented with Microsoft Excel.

I'm looking for any type of Accounting or Finance work with the exception of Sales. Give me a shot and you won't be disappointed. I'm talented, hard working, and hungry!

Hi, I know there are probably lots of people these days that need financial help cause I am in that category. I need help with paying my rent and help with getting my car fixed. My husband and I Have been going through some tough times and we split up. So I moved with my sister and got a job. Well my husband and I got back together and I was suppose to be able to transfer from my job where I was living with my sister to the town where my husband live but they don't have the hours to spare right now. My husband and I are doing really good with the exception of me trying to find a job. He has a job but after he pays child support out of his check we don't have much money to pay any bills. That being said we are getting further and further behind on rent and our landlord is getting a little frustrated with us. We have two vehicles but mine there is something wrong with it and keeps dying on me among other issues with it. I can't drive my husbands truck cause it is a standard and I don't know how to drive it. He was going to show me how but he has trouble shifting it himself cause its hard to shift. We have been married for 10 years and we are doing better and want it to be even longer. We just can't seem to get out of the whole. Can someone help us Please. I am seriously begging for help. Thank you in advance.

I'm a 38 year old man who at one time had a home, good paying job & a future. Now I have lost everything, home job & any income at all. I live with my aunt and help her out by because she is 77 years old, & lives in a very small home which burns wood for heat. I live in the state of Maine which has more tourism than jobs, & the tourism only lasts through the summer months. I would like enough money to purchase equipment for a buisness. Landscaping & lawncare are big in my area which is on the coast. I have a small family, & all are in need. I have 7 years experience in this line of work & have the knowledge, but not the euqipment. This would not only get myself back to work, but also give work to others in my family as well as employ others in my area. The location is right, I just need the capital to get the equipment. I'm not affraid of hard work, but I'm one of those people that the government doesn't focus on. They take money from people like me, and give it to special interests & wall street. Mr President! Where can the average person get the help the banks, Wall St. & Auto industry is getting? Isn't it about time to remember that thier are STILL people in the United States that are way below middle class, we never hear anything about US! Please! If your tired of only seeing the people causing the problem getting the help, then help me create a thrieving buisness & live like im middle class, not the forgotten class. I can provide photos if thier is any question at all about my financial state. I want to control my own lfe without having to worry if my employer will still be around. Every place of buisness with one exception has closed & never re-opened. That would be 5 out of the 6 past employers, and im not alone in that requard in my state. Please help me employ myself, I know what equipment to purchase to be competetive in my area. I just need the change, applying for grants got me no where.

Hello, I need to purchase my 11 year old son A robotics kit for school.He is in the schools RoboLab program. The school normally buys the kits and sells them at discount to the kids. Due to the cuts in the budget the program is not being funded any more by the district and is now a "parent funded program" with the exception of in class materials and teacher. The kids that wish to compete outside of school need there own kit. So, there you have it. I need to buy the boy his kit. Kits are 425.90 from lego education. I am a hard working mom who pays my bills and provides for my son. I just don't have alot for extras and this is an extra ... If you could help i would greatly appreciate it and so would my son.

Hello, I need to purchase my 11 year old son A robotics kit for school.He is in the schools RoboLab program. The school normally buys the kits and sells them at discount to the kids. Due to the cuts in the budget the program is not being funded any more by the district and is now a "parent funded program" with the exception of in class materials and teacher. The kids that wish to compete outside of school need there own kit. So, there you have it. I need to buy the boy his kit. Kits are 425.90 from lego education. I am a hard working mom who pays my bills and provides for my son. I just don't have alot for extras and this is an extra ... If you could help i would greatly appreciate it and so would my son.

The title just about sums it all up. I am a 28 year old woman in need of some help. I have been caught in that nasty circle of debt for so time now. And being the smarty I am, I thought getting one of those pay day loans would help. But it has only made things way worse.

I am a month behind on all my bills, with the exception of rent that I was thankfully able to get caught back up. Thanks in part to that nasty little pay day loan. The interest on those things is insane. Like seriously.

But now I am actually starting a new job next week, which means I am also in need of new clothing for work. I just can't seem to get out from under the pit so to speak.

I would sincerely appreciate any and all help that someone is willing to give. I have spent hours in appointments and on the phone looking for a little help locally, but since I have no children I have been told countless times that I do NOT qualify for assistance.

Thank you for your consideration.

Well, I know that times are hard for everyone. I know that I am especially no exception to that. Everyone needs help, the economy isn't the same. People need work, and people need a helping hand. Well, I have nowhere else to turn. I have no one else to depend on. The world can feel like a pretty scary place; when you look around and realize your all alone. In this moment one of my darkest hours, I am thankful to at least have one friend.

Though they cant help me financially, I now have a roof over my head. For that I am truly thank full. But, it has been a hard and rocky road. It all started over a year ago. I was living in New Jersey I thought I had my life planned out. I thought I would marry, finish school, and have children.

Then one day I came home and found my reality turn upside down. The man I thought I knew so well, wasn't who I thought he was. He stole everything. I had nothing. My family is small and they don't have financial backing to help me. Which is like a lot of American people now. But, my mother did have a place. It needed a lot of work, but it gave me a place to go.

I moved out of state and moved into her vacation home. Which now is on the verge of her losing due to her increasing financial situation. But, I went down to try and fix the place up and get back on my feet. Within a couple months of being there, I thought I meet a very caring person. No they didn't offer me money, but they offered me work.

I thought this person was truly amazing. He would buy my gifts and make me feel like I had a chance at a new start. We worked together for several months, before I realized there was something wrong with the facade that they had showed me. The problem was though that person's facade was built up also by their family. This made the story of how great they were more believable. I believed I was over reacting that I was being prejudging because of my past situation.

But, I should have trusted my gut instinct. I should have realized that my instinct should always be listened to. By the time I realized there was something wrong and this person was not who I thought they were, it was already to late. I decided one evening in July of last year to end things with this person.

I never thought for one moment, I would have to worry about anything. I was under a false assumption that we would end things and go our separate ways. But, I was truly wrong. Very wrong. That night I tried my hardest to end things. But, things went very wrong. They became angry, threatening, and even violent. They destroyed the property and also shattered my trust.

Two thousand dollars in damage was done to the property, but the personal damage done to me is beyond financial consideration. When the police showed up at my home, I showed them (what that did not see obviously with the outside damage they saw when I showed them the damage inside the property) the damage and explained what happen.

When this person was arrested, and the state was going to prosecute I truly thought I would be safe. I again was truly wrong. For months after he harassed me, calling, showing up all hours of the night, and showing up where ever I was.

Yes I took action. I filed with a domestic violence order of protection. I assumed that within him being served the papers this would all finally be behind me. But it wasn't. I was granted the order of protection and assumed I could be safe. But when he called and then the next day showed back up on my property I realized I needed to call the police.

I felt he truly believed with time, I would look past what he had done to me. That I would forgive him and take him back, but I don't believe anyone especially a women deserves to be brutalized physically. I knew in my own mind, I would never take him back. It wasn't until I called the police on him did he too realize I wouldn't. When they went to arrest him for breaking the order of protection, he become angry.

I assume he wanted revenge. Because within a week of him suppose to be arrested, the police showed up at my home. They had a warrant to check the property for stolen goods. I explained to them that I have never been in trouble with the law nor would I have a problem with them coming into the home.

Little did I realize, the gifts that I found so flattering just 3-6 months before were stolen. He was obviously a much darker person than I had originally realized. I have to assume it was him, because all they took from the home were the gifts he had given me. I was charged with possession of stolen goods. It wasn't until all this had happen, that I decided to research who he was.

I fond out he had a dark past that I was not aware of. He had been in prison for over ten years. He had abused another women, damaged her property, and also had kidnapping charges, and robbery charges. I decided to write an article about my own experience to help prevent others from going through what I did. But for the next month or so I felt isolated and alone.

I knew no one in the state, for I was not from there. I went there looking for a chance to rebuild my life and found it more shattered than it had originally been. When my brother decided he needed a change for his son (he is a single parent) and wanted to move to Connecticut he asked if I wanted to leave the state and go with him to try in Connecticut. I felt I had nothing more to lose at this point and since I had nothing there I decided to go with him.

When I moved to Connecticut, I found a job and started to save money for what I knew there would be many trips down to the state I had left to fight for my innocence. But, unfortunately I lost the job within a month of being here. My brother had by then found work finally. But, when he realized I didn't have work, he decided I had to go. So I was kicked out of my place and left with nothing.

Thankfully for my friend I was fortunate enough to be able to stay there. The problem now lies with my situation I am currently in. I have been given a public defender, who this whole time I have only spoke with maybe three times in the last 8 months. She has done nothing to help me and supposedly is defending me, but the sad part is she doesn't even know my side of the story.

Every time I called she was/ is never available. When I explained to her( or I should say her assistant) I had just been kicked out and had no money or place to go, and that I desperately needed to change the court date she said that wouldn't be a problem and she would take care of it. It wasn't until two days later (now able to stay with a friend), I was able to use a phone and call her.

Come to find out she didn't even try to represent me. I was given a bench warrant untop of my other charge. I feel now I am truly alone, and more so scarred. I don't know what else to do. I don't even know if anyone will even take the time to hear my story. I know that there are so many shady people out there it's hard to know who is being honest and who is just trying to use other people. I can understand.

I feel my trust has been shattered beyond repair. I feel lost and completely alone. The worse part is I have done the research, it will take 8,000 dollars for a lawyer to represent me and remove the bench warrant to give me the opportunity to show that I am innocent. I ask myself how can I possible do that? I have nothing. Now I have no family, no friends, nothing. Well, I can't say no friends, for I do have one who might not have anything to give.. But they did give me a roof over my head.

That is more than anyone has give the past year or so. I just didn't know where else to turn. So, I decided I would share my story. Just maybe some people will read it. If enough people read it and help with just a dollar, ten dollars, 20 dollars, who knows it could add up and help me. I do want to work, but I am scarred. I know if I work they will find me. I will have then no chance to fight for my innocence. They wont even want to hear my side.

I don't think they will believe that I truly just didn't have money to get down and be at my court date. I would have been, but I didn't expect to get kicked out or that everything would end up where it is now. I don't know if anyone will help. Or if they will just say its my own problem and move on. But, if I don't ask.. If I don't say anything.. How would I ever truly know. Yes you have all right say no. That it isn't your problem. Or that I need to grow up and handle my own business.

But, I believe in hope. Who knows maybe some people will say they have a couple dollars to give. Maybe some people will have some advice to share. I believe in hope, I wont allow myself any longer to drown in the sea of nos. Just maybe you will be the one to say yes and help me. I'm just thankful for whoever reads this post, for taking the time to hear my side. I guess that is all I can really ask for. Thank you everyone for your time.



Desperate

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