In 2018 I accepted a dream job as an ER nurse, in a brand new hospital. I moved to another state, and was so proud of my accomplishments, I was an ER nurse for 3 years and I excelled at it.
I came home for a visit in January of 2019, went rappelling with my boyfriend, his 3 daughters, my son and my father.
My father was just watching us, and we don’t know what happened but he slipped and fell, he slid down a rock face and went over the edge- falling over 30 ft. We all saw this happen.
My dad was flown to the nearest trauma hospital, but after 2 weeks there was no improvement and he was declared brain dead- my brother and I made the choice to discontinue life support.
After this, I left the life I was so excited to build and moved back home. I didn’t work for 6 months because of the PTSD and haven’t been able to return to the ER.
When I left, I broke a lease. I gave them verbal, text and email notice- however they Said I was still responsible for the entire lease.
I never paid them. I know, I am legally responsible. I am willing to pay a fair price, but not 4 months in a place I wasn’t in, and erroneous move out charges they listed.
I got a summons to court, in a state 10 hours away, stating they are suing me for over $8,100, for breaking the lease.
I’m heartbroken and scared, it’s bringing up so the memories of losing my dad, the accident, and the extended grief I endured
I had hoped they would have compassion with me because of the traumatic event that led to me leaving. I’m not one to not pay my bills, I have perfect payment history on everything, this is the only thing against my credit right now.
I am a single mom. I have had a bad 4 years because of the grief and trauma, my dad was my rock, he helped me raise my son from day one. It has been hard on both my son and I. I left nursing because of the stress, and run a small business that allows me to spend time with my son and make ends meet. I worry about what will happen with this court case.
I don’t have the money for an attorney to fight the erroneous charges, and I don’t have $8,100 to just pay them and make it go away.
Please take it into your hearts and help me satisfy this debt.
Thank you for your compassion.
I will pay it forward, I volunteer, I was a rotary member, I am currently trying to get a free outdoor skate rink built in my town for a family friendly healthy activity to have. I’ve always tried to help others and do well, I just don’t know how I’m going to get this taken care of so I can put it behind me and move forward. Thank you again for your compassion
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