Hello my name is Cheryl. I’m 62 years old, I have PTSD, depression and anxiety, All documented and diagnosed. I have been in an abusive marriage for 23 years. Most of those 23 years I lived in denial, quietly living in fear, always making excuses for everything, so nobody would know what was really going on. Living with an abusive, manipulating narcissist was never easy, but leaving would be devastating or worse. I tried so many times to find a way out… he always convinced me things would change and I wanted so badly to believe that. Never worked. (sounds classic doesn’t it)
In June of this year, I had a complete breakdown, I’m not sure who I was or where the courage came from, but I have had enough and told him I was going to call the police if he didn’t leave. I begged and pleaded him to leave and explained if he didn’t… I would! This time I MEANT IT ! He left, got himself an apartment and said he would continue to help me with my bills. HE LIED…AGAIN !!! He thinks if he withholds money, he wins and I’ll fail. I’m not going to let that happen ever, ever again.
It’s sad, that in order to save my life, I have to completely destroy my life and start over when I should be retiring.
He took the one vehicle we had. I’m trying to get a job, but with the world in this pandemic, no transportation and my age, my chances are lower than most. I won’t give up…in fact, I’m just getting started. I just need a little hand UP for a short period of time. I’m asking for rent money and I promise you it will only be used for that. My monthly rent is $805.00 per month. Please help me get my life back track. Thank you in advance…Any amount would be greatly appreciated.

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Dear Friend,
Hello! I hope you are well. Like many of my fellow Americans, I am suffering financially from the direct and indirect costs of Covid19. I was supposed to start a job in March with Macy’s department stores customer service. Due to the shutdown in late March, I was unable to start training with them as it involved face to face interaction and like many companies, they had to postpone training sessions until it was decided what was the best course of action to take. I took a job with a 3rd party company that delivers packages for Amazon. After 3 days on the job, it was apparent that my knees were not the same and I later learned that I incurred painful patella tendonitis getting in and out of the delivery van on knees that were not used to this kind of work. I worked Door Dash food delivery and then my car transmission went out and required over $3,500 in repairs that I didn’t have. My life has been hard ever since with no family to rely on for help for transportation and walking any distances can be painful on my still lingering knee condition. My apartment complex has been able to put me on a payment plan but I am still behind in rent by about $1,200. I have since acquired a stay at home customer service job full time but the past due rent and utilities have been hard to bear and I am on a month to month rental agreement with my apartment complex and I am deeply afraid of what they may do when the eviction moratorium runs out on December 31. I have no family or friends that would be able to house me for several months as everybody has their own challenges during this time. Staying at a homeless shelter would probably be my only option and that would be a place where COVID-19 might get around rather easily. I don’t know. My new job will provide enough income to get by eventually but I am playing catch up now on past due rent and utilities.
I would like to end by saying I have never been late with a rent payment previous to the COVID-19 related shutdown. I think it was about 84 consecutive months of paying on time to any apartment I lived in. It was hard having to ask for a payment plan for rent since April. Very hard and humbling. I appreciate any help that you could provide and I also thank you greatly for your consideration in reading this. Blessings to you and your family this holiday. Attached is a photo of my transmission bill back in July. My PayPal link is below for any donation you would like to make.

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Hello, My name is Sheri, and I’m asking for help from my fellow man.  I need a $2000 boost to get my own apartment.  I can pay the monthly rent, but I do not have the money to make the move.

After raising 2 special needs children as a single mother, my children have moved to other states and I am by myself.  I am employed, but only make a part-time income due to pandemic restrictions, which will go back to full-time work in a few months.

Now is the time I want to use to take care of me.  I have never lived on my own, and for the first time, I have an opportunity to do so.  I’ve lived with my parents, my ex-husband, my children, and have been renting rooms with strangers.  I have been approved for a small apartment in a decent area, but it will cost $2000 to move in. This would include the cost of the move, setting up utilities, and the deposit.  Like I said, I can manage the rent and monthly utilities, but I don’t have enough to get me started.

I have given to others all my adult life, even in tough times – food pantries, charities, red kettles, donations to thrift stores and even random people that just needed some help.  Now, I am the one asking for help.  I just need this boost to get in my own place.  Please help me do that.  I will either pay you back or pay it forward, probably both because I believe in paying it forward as much as possible.

Please see it in your heart to help me in this coming Thanksgiving week.

Blessings to you,

Sheri

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Hello Sir or Madam,

I am writing this letter to ask for help with rent and bills. Why choose me, when there are many others out there who are in need for help? Well, if I’m being honest, I am not sure why I should get chosen in the first place. I had a car to drive and a job to earn money at, but I unfortunately left my job as I was being mistreated after coming back to work since our lockdown ended in Texas on May 1st (I did not return until June 1st because I wanted to take precautions). The place I worked at did not take covid seriously, as most employees did not wear a mask or would even say things such as, “This is a joke.” A couple of their employees had tested positive for covid as well but the establishment refused to close for 2 weeks (even tho they were required to). I have had money thrown at me when it was rightfully mine (I actually asked the person who kept it to share, instead of getting mad at him as I considered him my friend). However, he got upset with me for deciding to stay home during a pandemic. So, because of that, I decided to leave my job and pursue a new career. I have always been interested in the real estate industry so I applied at an apartment locating company and was hired after doing a few online interviews with them. I was overjoyed until.. I found out I have to get my real estate license first. That did not stop me from being motivated though, I am now taking my online classes and studying for at least 3-4 hours a day. In June, something tragic happened and my friends and I lost someone dear to us (not covid related). She was only 5 years old and this broke our hearts completely. I took a break from studying to be present for my friends. The whole incident actually inspired me to start a little business: tie dying and embroidering. I have been tie dying sweatshirts/jogger sets for my friends who were close to the young girl who passed, and I would embroider (by hand) a writing that she wrote: “I feel brave.” The new hobby has been therapeutic for the most part and has kept me busy as I stay at home. I did apply at a few places to get more experience in a different field but I have not had luck with finding a job. I did not wanna go back to the restaurant business to devote 45-50 hours of my time to a place that did not appreciate me. I decided to concentrate on studying, my side business as well as taking care of my two loving dogs. My boyfriend and I barely had time to spend with them since we worked so often before the pandemic. About a month ago, I decided to try DoorDashing as it was a job that was flexible for my schedule. I was really excited to have something to keep me occupied on the side as well as a job that lets me be out and about. BUT! Bad luck loves to follow me some times and my car ended up breaking down after a week of DoorDashing. I still do if a few times a week while borrowing my boyfriend’s car but unfortunately, his car isn’t in the best condition either. Also, I recently had to get one of my dog’s teeth deep cleaned (about $700, including general exam) so that really put a strain in my wallet. I’m afraid I’ll be behind on rent and/or bills this upcoming month. I planned a date night for my boyfriend and I tomorrow because he has been working 6 day shifts (at least 10-11 hours a day) and this is the first week in awhile he’s getting 2 days off. He wants to pay for things for me but I also feel guilty as he’s been working so hard and need a day to relax & have fun. His birthday is coming up next month as well and I’m afraid I would not be able to give him a nice gift as I usually do. I still feel bad even when he tells me to not worry about it. I know it may sound a lot but if I could get at least $1,500 to get through next month, it would mean so much to me. I hope my letter catches your attention and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Thank you in advance.

https://www.paypal.me/aikok00

Hello, I’m a freshly divorced 20-year-old who lost a couple of years of her childhood at an early age.

I have to admit, 2020 is definitely a year I will never forget. Me and My ex-husband split up after being wedded for a year and five months. Soon after that, I was laid off from the job I was worked 2 years at due to Covid-19 in May. But I was fine. I always looked at the brighter picture. I was able to apply for unemployment benefits was thankfully accepted when the CARES act was still in action. It was such a huge help and I was grateful to be able to have money for my essential bills as well as money for my savings account but of course, everything must come to an end one day.

After a while, my mental health started to deteriorate. Not too long after my divorce was notarized, the strings in my head just snapped, and the dark thoughts and loneliness really started to cave in. I had a 3-month manic depression episode, splurging my money on gifts, trinkets, and unnecessary items to cope with my emotions and some-how accumulated $9,000 worth of debt. I thought I could make everything better by taking out a short term loan, because I had a job opportunity line up for me. Oh boy, I was wrong and life turned to me in different direction. I ended up maxing out 2 and a half of my credit cards even emptying out my savings account that once had $5,000, over drafting my checking account to $-70.14.

Never in my life have I ever let myself get this to this point. I was always the type to make sure I would never miss a payment and to always Pay more than the bare-minimum. Although I was in a dark place, what made me happy was when my friends and family thanked me for paying for their meals, or just getting them gifts because I thought about them, or even sending them money because I do believe in “sharing the wealth”, although I ended up using money that I don’t have. I actually felt wanted and loved doing all of these gestures.

By the time I came to my senses, I’ve already dug a huge hole for myself. I knew that I couldn’t continue living like this, So I did small jobs did eventually lower down my debt amount by $1,100.

I have always believed that the universe will reward you for sharing and taking care of others, but I failed to realize that I have to take care of myself first.

https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/hanaduong

Hello Sir or Madam,

I am writing this letter to ask for help with rent and bills. Why choose me, when there are many others out there who are in need for help? Well, if I’m being honest, I am not sure why I should get chosen in the first place. I had a car to drive and a job to earn money at, but I unfortunately left my job as I was being mistreated after coming back to work since our lockdown ended in Texas on May 1st (I did not return until June 1st because I wanted to take precautions). The place I worked at did not take covid seriously, as most employees did not wear a mask or would even say things such as, “This is a joke.” I have had money thrown at me when it was rightfully mine (I actually asked the person who kept it to share, instead of getting mad at him as I considered him my friend). However, he got upset with me for deciding to stay home during a pandemic. So, because of that, I decided to leave my job and pursue a new career. I have always been interested in the real estate industry so I applied at an apartment locating company and was hired after doing a few online interviews with them. I was overjoyed until.. I found out I have to get my real estate license first. That did not stop me from being motivated though, I am now taking my online classes and studying for at least 3-4 hours a day. In June, something tragic happened and my friends and I lost someone dear to us (not covid related). She was only 5 years old and this broke our hearts completely. I took a break from studying to be present for my friends. The whole incident actually inspired me to start a little business: tie dying and embroidering. I have been tie dying sweatshirts/jogger sets for my friends who were close to the young girl who passed, and I would embroider (by hand) a writing that she wrote: “I feel brave.” The new hobby has been therapeutic for the most part and has kept me busy as I stay at home. I did apply at a few places to get more experience in a different field but I have not had luck with finding a job. I did not wanna go back to the restaurant business to devote 45-50 hours of my time to a place that did not appreciate me. I decided to concentrate on studying, my side business as well as taking care of my two loving dogs. My boyfriend and I barely had time to spend with them since we worked so often before the pandemic. About a month ago, I decided to try DoorDashing as it was a job that was flexible for my schedule. I was really excited to have something to keep me occupied on the side as well as a job that lets me be out and about. BUT! Bad luck loves to follow me some times and my car ended up breaking down after a week of DoorDashing. I still do if a few times a week while borrowing my boyfriend’s car but unfortunately, his car isn’t in the best condition either. Also, I recently had to get one of my dog’s teeth deep cleaned so that really put a strain in my wallet. I’m afraid I’ll be behind on rent and/or bills this upcoming month. I planned for my boyfriend tomorrow because he has been working 6 day shifts (at least 10-11 hours a day) and this is the first week in awhile he’s getting 2 days off. He wants to pay for things for me but I also feel guilty as he’s been working so hard and need a day to relax & have fun. His birthday is coming up next month as well and I’m afraid I would not be able to give him a nice gift as I usually do. I still feel bad even when he tells me to not worry about it. I know it may sound a lot but if I could get at least $1,500 to get through next month, it would mean so much to me. I hope my letter catches your attention and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

Aiko K.

I am asking for $1600 for past due rent, electricity, and water.

I am a mother of 4.  I have 3 girls (ages 7, 9, and 12), and 1 boy (age 6).  Yes, I know, poor boy.  We are currently in a house, thank god, after being homeless for 5 years.  I worked very hard to get where I am right now.  I took 2 jobs where I worked while they were in school and worked at night while they were asleep.

My children are currently at home doing virtual schooling, which is not as easy as you would think with 4 kids all in different grades.  This means that I am down to 1 job at night.  Which means that our funding is suffering.  I have gotten help from churches, which is not much but it did help.  I have gotten help from family, which was really not much help, mostly meals – although that did help a lot with my food budget.  Don’t even get me started on our food situation.  I just have one thing to say about that – thank goodness for pantries!

I am 2 months past due on my rent and they are no longer holding evictions.  I am 3 months past due on my water.  I am 2 months past due on my electricity.  My phone has been off forever but I can deal without that.  My internet is 1 month past due but we can deal without that as well.

What we cannot deal without is water, electricity, and our home.  I refuse to go back to being homeless.  I have nothing to pawn and nothing to sell.  We have 1 tv that is so old that no one would buy it anyways.  I am so glad that my kids love to read right now.  I don’t know what I would do if they did not have books.  We love libraries!!!  I was so glad when ours opened back up.

So, here I am.  I am asking for $1600.  This will cover my past due rent, electricity, and water.  The school is talking about opening up after the Christmas break, depending on the situation with the virus of course.  So I am hoping to make it till then and be able to maintain.

I want to say thank you to whoever reads this and if you are looking for inspiration, just remember these:  This too shall pass!  The sun always rises, you just can’t always see it.  Every cloud has a silver lining!  When the garbage gets stinky, either take it out …..or move away from the dumpster.  Always wrap diapers in bags before throwing away!  Never eat where you sleep.  When in doubt – shrug and smile.  When you’re sad – shrug and smile.  When you’re mad – shrug and smile.  (My shoulders are very strong at this point!)

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