Hello,
I hope this finds those who read this well. My story is not finished being written, and I’m truly hoping someone out there can help me bring it to a happy conclusion.
I was a single mom raising my 3 beautiful kids on my own. I was awarded a child support judgement to help me with them, but never received a dime in support. In fact, when last I heard, my ex-husband is in excess of $370,000 in child support arrears. I had resigned myself to the fact that I would never receive any of it, so I worked sometimes 3 jobs at a time just to keep food on the table and a roof over our heads.
In 2008, I lost my primary job due to a failing economy. I had been working as an accountant at a destination resort. I had years of experience, but no educational background, so finding another job in that field was nearly impossible. As a result, I lost my house and had to swallow my pride and ask to move myself and my 3 kids into my parents house to avoid homelessness.
While living with my them, I applied for dozens of accounting positions, but couldn’t even get an interview without a degree so I went back to college and obtained a BS in Business. This left me with over $60,000 in student loan debt, but at least I had that degree and was able to get a decent job.
After a few years, I was able to get back on my feet. I met what I thought at the time was a wonderful man who was so sweet and loving with my kids. After a year, we got married. After 12 years of marriage, my daughter finally opened up to me and told me that my husband had been molesting her from the age of 14 to 17.
With this devastating news, I left my husband and again found myself without a home. But, at least I was able to remove my kids from that toxicity. I had to start all over again.
It took about a year, but I was able to get back on my feet again. I was self sufficient, my kids were safe and happy, life was good.
In 2019, my father suffered a major heart attack. In March of 2023, he took a fall that hospitalized him. He spent 2 weeks in the hospital. He was then moved to a rehabilitation facility. After his allotted time there expired, we had to move him to an assisted living facility. He never went back home. He passed away December 9, 2023, leaving my 83 year old mother living alone in a house that was too much for her to handle, both physically and financially.
Once again, I uprooted myself to move back in with her so I could care for her. I had to leave my job, and haven’t been able to find another one. I am now caring for my aging mother, not able to pay my bills again. Because I had to leave my job to take care of her, I lost my income but my debt is still there.
Mom tells me “what doesn’t kill you only makes you stronger”. Well I’ve proven how strong I am, over and over again. But, I’m not feeling very strong right now.
So, I’m once again swallowing my pride and admitting I need help. I’m drowning in $75,000 in debt from loans, credit cards and a car payment. I’m asking for help. Any help would be so greatly appreciated.
Below is the link to my paypal account.
paypal.me/jumjuly66
With everything my children and I have been through and overcome, I can honestly say that this is the hardest thing I’ve ever done.
Thank you for taking the time to read my story. Blessings to you and yours.
Sincerely,
Jamie
A truly grateful soul