I am seeking financial assistance to help me and my family recover from some circumstances/setbacks. My parents have dedicated their lives to nurturing and supporting my siblings and me, instilling in us the values of resilience, and compassion. They have always been there for us to raise us and My father worked multiple jobs at a time to support us. After 2016 My father suffered a stroke and over the past few years, my parents’ health has gradually declined, and they now require additional care and support to ensure their well-being and safety.
My Mother was a home nurse and has been a caretaker for my dad while trying to still support us and cook for us, and struggled with trying to work as well, and has had changes in her health as well.
As the primary provider for the family in my mid 20’s and having to take this role since a teen, I have been doing my best to manage their medical needs, arrange for appointments, and provide support, but it has become increasingly challenging to balance these responsibilities with my own effort of trying to work and with a schedule. All this has mentally worn us down individually on each of us in our own ways.
The financial strain of caring for my parents has been overwhelming. The medical expenses, have accumulated significantly. Over $10,000 in Medical expenses and debt. Additionally, the home requires certain modifications to accessibility as well as repairs that could be made to the home or cars to help provide transportation which has added to the financial burden. While I am more than willing to do whatever it takes to care for my parents, the current situation has left me in a position where it is difficult to manage all the costs on my own. My father has reached his 70’s now so he has been able to get some Medicare for few years but there are still medical expenses that have been there. I have been living between paychecks trying to take care of and help with bills and cover groceries and other unexpected home and car expenses.
During this time the past few years we were able to put my siblings to school and they are be able to put on a path to be able to have success. They however haven’t been able to work or find any work as they try to take care of the parents in whatever way they can and also are studying full time. This has also put the primary responsibility of working and taking care of my Mom and dad on me. I also have had to sacrifice as we were not able to afford education for all of us. This help would be able to help me get some education, I am seeking courses or any trade/certifications that would help me in my path to my career I want. This would ease the financial burden and can help me to get a better job, easing up time or I can use money more towards helping them. With your support, I could afford in-home caregivers who are well-trained to meet their specific needs, thus ensuring their safety and comfort. This would also help set up my life for a future as I want to be able to be educated, have a job, and have a family of my own in the future.
I am willing to provide any documentation or information necessary to support my request. The thought of receiving financial assistance to support my parents during this critical phase of their lives brings both relief and hope. My parents have given us the best of themselves, and I am determined to do the same for them.