Hello, my name is Stephanie Thomas, and I’m a diabetic and have been unemployed since October 31, 2025. On September 8, 2025 I woke up and could not see out of my right eye and went to the doctor. She performed surgery on my right eye as the diabetes affected my retina and had surgery to remove the hema (blood) behind my eyes. Thankfully, I did not have a detached retina, and currently have eye injections every month to keep the swelling down, along with eating right and exercise. The surgery and healing process is still ongoing and was advised to file for SSDI by my doctor. I’m still awaiting approval from SSDI which could take up to 60 days (March 2026). Per their process and my work history it’s been verified I’m eligible for SSDI and awaiting approval. I turned 65 on my birthday, January 1, 2026 applied for Medicare and awaiting approval for SSDI per my doctor’s order as my true retirement age is 67 and can work till 70! The doctor wanted to see how my eye was doing monthly, and the 1st month some swelling in the left eye and last month, it was better in both and see the doctor again on January 15th for the monthly eye injections ($125). I’m currently unemployed and unfortunately I’m tapped out and do not have funds to pay the current month’s rent as I was informed by SSDI it could take up to 6 months before receipt of any benefits payment. I’ve been worried and a bit concern, as I can’t sleep, my cell phone bill is past due, I just recently purchased a used vehicle and if I can make the (3) payments owed they will move the next 2 months loan payments to the end of the loan if payment is made on or before January 14, 2026.
CashApp: $qwiktypist – January Rent $1400 – Late Fee $50 (after the 7th)
February Rent – $1,350.00
March Rent – $1,350.00
Total Rent – $4,100.00 (Must be paid on or before January 14, 1026
Cell Phone Bill: $571.12 (Restore Service) + 198 each for Jan, Feb & March = 1,165.12 (must be paid by January 10, 2026 to keep # and avoid suspension)
Vehicle Loan: $1,880.76 (3) Payments + Repo Fee – $700.00 = $2,580.07
Eye Injections: $125 x (Jan, Feb, Mar) = $375.00
Total Needed: $8,220.88