Hello
I have a chronic illness, have been acutely ill for the majority of this year, and have been unable to work. I was in a long-term relationship with a woman who, two weeks ago, ended it to be with another man. I am an adult who was diagnosed late in life with autism. Relationships are difficult for me and I guess she no longer wanted to be with a man with my struggles and issues.
Her leaving me has put me in a severe crisis. I have no income. I don’t have a car. She left me with the lease, massive overdue utility bills, and a great deal of shared debt. I have turned to my church and agencies for assistance. But so many are in need right now. Any possibility of assistance is in some cases months away. I am looking at the real fear of soon being homeless.
I have contacted a recruiter to find remote work in the IT field. I need time and stability to search for a job and finish recovering from the infections I have. My expenses after I have cut out all unnecessary things is approximately $3100.00 a month. I am seeking a few months’ worth of support so that I can get back on my feet and keep my apartment plus the few things I own in this life.
I never thought I would have to ask strangers for this level of help. When I was young and healthy, chronic illness and homelessness never crossed my mind. Now that I’m facing this in my mid-50s, I am incredibly anxious and overwhelmed. I have given through my church in previous years and if I can survive this ordeal, I would give to others. I believe that God never abandons us even though the world may feel that way and life has become so difficult and painful.
I am grateful for every bit of help that I receive. Thank you and may God bless you.