Hello internet stranger. My name is Jill. I have one child and I have been a single parent since she was a baby. I really struggled after splitting up with her father and I went on to experience a lot of mental health issues over the past few years. Depression, anxiety, and OCD have been my friends for a long time now. My daughter and I have experienced periods of homelessness and debt issues as a direct result of my struggles. Eventually we found a furnished place to stay, (with thanks to a friend who has since passed) and this afforded us some stability for a while. I was able to bring some semblance of normality back to my life and started to make plans for the future. That is until my landlord wanted the property back and we had to move to an unfurnished place. I am currently sleeping on the floor on a secondhand mattress, I don’t have a couch or a chair, I don’t even have curtains for the windows. Like many other people I am just getting by with the rise in living costs and I simply cannot find a way to furnish a flat, even at secondhand prices, as I am still in significant debt (picture incl.)
I wonder if anyone reading this has ever been in a similar position. I wouldn’t wish my situation on anyone. Years of struggling and I still feel like I am facing an uphill battle. It has worn me down somewhat. As a mother you feel that you should be able to provide for your child, and not being able to do so makes me feel like a dreadful person. So, here I am, I have swallowed my remaining pride for the sake of my daughter to see if anyone out there can help.
Sometimes I feel very alone. I have lost many friends over the years. It is very difficult to keep friendships going when you are struggling with mental health issues, homelessness, and what has felt like a permanent lack of money. The days where I feel like I am not coping have been increasing again recently. I feel that some money to help me get through my current situation would really help to alleviate the pressure that we are under. In return I would not only thank you, but I would promise to pass the help on in the future when I myself am in a better position, because I do believe that I can get out of this situation, but I need help to do so.
Paypal.Me/jillslastchance