My name is Carol.I am 51 years old. I have Temporal Lobe Seizure Disorder (a type of Epilepsy- I have had this problem for 25 years.It was originally called stress related blackouts) and I also have a reading problem. I have not been able to work since March 1st of this year. I have applied for Social Security and SSI and was turned down. I have filed an appeal. But it will be 3 years before my appeal case even makes it to court because Michigan is three years behind in there appeals. I can't work because of my seizures.I can't work because of my seizures. I can't drive because of my seizures. I am also suffering from Depression. I have no way to pay my bills. Luckily, my rent is income based- I have no rent. They give $60 for utilities. My daughter helps as much as she can. But she has two children-the youngest is 15 1/2 months old- and she is on disability herself.
I was living in Mississippi when Hurricane Katrina hit. She didn't like my kitchen ceiling and decided to put it in my washing machine. I moved back to Michigan to help my daughter (she was pregnant at the time)and my granddaughter. I didn't have a job for six months. I had unemployment benefits and credit cards to live on. Now I can't pay anything on my cards. I am so far behind that I can't get caught up. I can't even afford to file Bankrupcy. I have tried looking for a grant that would be able to help me but they almost require either schooling or start up a new business. I wouldn't be able to get scholling because I wouldn't be able to retain or understand what I read. If you know where I can get help please e-mail me at crush5601@hotmail.com.
Hello all. I know my story is like many here, but I'm just so frustrated right now and need to vent. I'm a single mother of an 8-year-old daughter. In April, the business I worked for closed and my...see full post
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Here since: Jul 1, 2008
Female, 25
Mail Insert Handler
decatur, IL
Languages: English
Well, let me start out by saying if their is anybody other there is willing to help me in my time of trouble, I thank you from the buttom of my heart, and I promise if I manage to get on my feet, I wi...see full post
Here since: Jun 27, 2008
Female, 28
Data Entry
Sanford, FL
Languages: English
I'm 5 months pregnant. I'm excited that I'm going to be a first time mom in November but my boyfriend and I are in a pretty bad situation right now.
We live together in Sanford. I was working in Day...see full post
Here since: Jun 24, 2008
Female, 35
Janitor Non Profit
Burien, Wa
Languages: English
Hello and thank-you so much for me to have the oppertunity to join and meet people all over the world that is in need of a listening ear, some advice or finatual help. I did not know this ste exists u...see full post
Here since: Jun 23, 2008
Female, 23
student
Bremerton, wa
Languages: eng
My Family Needs Help Bad!
Hello..My family is all living together in a manufactured home. The occupants are my sick aunt, my other aunt who only has a part time job, my cousin who is just getting on h...see full post
Here since: Jun 16, 2008
Male, 28
BUTCHER, not any more
Donald, Victoria
Languages: english
I hate asking for help at the best of times, but here I am needing some assistance with mainly getting hold of fire wood to warm the house. I am a father of 3 with a seriouse back injury and cannot re...see full post
Here since: Jun 16, 2008
Female, 34
FL
Languages: English
My name is Wanda, I'm 35 years old. I was on my own at the age of 15. I've never touched drugs, I am a smoker and trying to quit. I don't eat sweets. I was homeless and jobless for quit sometime. My t...see full post
This is good information to help people become informed about what grants are, how to get them, where and why to look, and what's involved in the process. Thanks for this!
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http://us-federal-gover...see full post
Taking the mystery out of obtaining a grant...
From the research I have done, I am beginning to understand why, when organizations place a request for a grant, it is a collaborative effort. That is, m...see full post
Here since: Jun 10, 2008
Male, 49
Unemployed
Muskegon, Michigan
Languages: English
I am in need of a vehicle, and some short term financial assistance ($3-4,000).
I have been unemployed since March of this year, and do not qualify for unemployment. I have no credit, as I tore up al...see full post
Anyone else got issues with the City of Atlanta's water bills? I mean a REAL issue like a $6000.00 bill? And yes, they've turned the water off. This is what they're charging my elderly mother. Our nei...see full post
Here since: May 14, 2008
Female, 22
CSR
Wichita, Kansas
Languages: English
Hello thanks for stopping by. To tell you a little about us, my husband and I he use to be in the ARMY. We have been together for 6 years and enjoy pets. We use to adopt, care and train dogs. Right no...see full post
