My history is long and detailed so I will try to be brief and to the point. My situation is bad. I have struggled with depression for most of my life. I didn't even realize I had been -- I figured this was just the way things were. Three suicide attempts later, I can see clearly that I have severe depression and anxiety. There isn't one thing that caused it; rather many events that built up and eventually broke me down. I have tried medication and therapy but to no avail. I tried to just get over it, as a family member recommended, but I just can't. I use to be a strong, independent person. I had a job, a relationship and a place of my own. I have tried to go back to school but things just didn't work out. I don't know what it will take. I am currently homeless. I have a blog here( http://worldlessworld.tumblr.com/ ) that you can read where I log my time being homeless. I may go into detail about everything I've been through there -- I am working on that but slowly as it is very difficult -- but in the mean time, I am begging sincerely for money -- any amount. Luckily I still have a car, but no money for gas. I would use the money for gas and per chance, to get a motel room for a night in order to feel a little more human for a bit. I go to the library when I can to try and find ways of fixing my life. I have applied for student loans. I have an appointment with the local mental health department here but this state simply doesn't have an adequate system set up. I want to be better, I want to feel better. I just don't know how. The only family member that tries to help is my mom, but she too is going through a very difficult time and may lose her house. She has mental illnesses and cannot hold down a job just as I can't. I only have a few friends and they help when they can, but there is only so much anyone can do. I am not without blame, certainly. I regret a lot of things I did and didn't do. I wish I could have done things differently. It is easy to go from something to nothing but nearly impossible to go from nothing to something. I need help. My pride doesn't exist anymore so it isn't hard for me to admit that. I haven't asked random strangers for money...yet. I just lack courage or bravado or whatever. I am trying to hold things together and fight these dark things that fill my mind, but it may be a losing battle. I can understand if no one chooses to help me. I really wouldn't blame you. But I do appreciate you at least giving me the time by reading this. Thank you.

I am a single white female, 20 years old. I am a cosmetologist but that barely pays my bills (I don't live with my parents, I live with a roommate. Even if I did live with my parents, they wouldn't help me pay for college.) I am enrolling in LPN schooling, and I really need help. It costs about $700 total. Anything would be appreciated.

Hello, My name is Juanye I am a Senior at the University of Tennessee at Martin Majoring in Social Work. For the past three years I have worked the night shift a Goodyear making tires. The plant has since shut down and I cannot afford to pay my bills anymore. I have been looking for work all over Weakley County but have been unable to find a job. Martin has been hit hard by these tough economic times. To put salt in my wound i was hurt at work and now have to pay for medical expenses out of my own pocket. I have no support I rely on myself with no assistance from my parents like most of my classmates. My major is Social Work and when i graduate i should be able to find a job but that is not until next May. Please help me I promise when i graduate i will give back my major is all about Love and defending people who cannot defend or help themselves. Help me the Bible says ask and you shall receive i am asking now and I promise when i finish school i will help as many as i can God Bless Juanye Feel free to email me anytime i could use the words off encouragement along with financial help

Greetings everyone, I am currently about to go off to college: Howard University to be exact. It cost over $40,000 to attend and with a family of 5 that's not very easy to pay. I'm just asking you all to donate whatever you can to me. I don't care how much. I just need money in order to pay for my room and board and perhaps get some clothes so I won't be embarrassed walking around campus. May god bless you all. Thank you in advance.

In a nut shell I'm a 31 year old woman with moderate crohns and Anxiety/OCD disorder. No kids, no massive credit card debt, just a bit of unpaid medical bills. I was laid of with no notice in April (they closed/laid off my whole office) and while I'm usually able to get my major bills paid like rent and power I don't have much left over for food, food doesn't give you an eviction notice... I went to get food assistance but with my income level I only get $16 a month in good stamps. I don't even need cash, gift cards are just as helpful. Stores like Fred Meyers and Safeway are within walking or bus distance from me and Amazon has a LOT of my dry food and personal items for very very cheap.