Stories From California

Single Mom, too many bills, too little work!

Broke_in_ca, California



I don't know if this will even get seen or if this will work. Like most people post, I've never done anything like this before but I'm at my wits end. I was recently divorced from an all too terrible relationship where he was the only provider. We share a 2yo son and are still trying to figure out custody. I'm new to this whole "being on my own thing". I only had 2 weeks to move out and find a new place, I happened upon a converted garage/1 bedroom. Everything was going great at work (I work as a contract worker on food trucks) until it slowed down for the season, which I found out happens from time to time. My hours were cut and bills started piling up. I haven't found a means to daycare because things are still a battle in court and with my ex, it all takes time because it's so bureaucratic with paperwork! That being said, I can only work nights because of the way we have it worked out.. like I said, things haven't been great. Found out my license got suspended due to an unpaid ticket that was mailed to the apt. I used to live in (where my ex still does) and he "just forgot" to give it to me. I now owe the court, the DMV, my rent, bills, usual expenses, etc. On top of EVERYTHING I just found out I have osteoarthritis and spondylosis(bone spurs). I WAS on my ex's insurance through their family but I'm soon going to be removed, in a rush to try and make the most of the insurance still has I paid in advance for physical therapy. Oh, and my cat has fleas. :( Anything helps.

DEVASTATED FAMILY LOST A GOOD FATHER AND BOYFRIEND

FAMILY LOST A FATHER KIDS WITH, California



I'm a single young mom I am a medical student with two awesome kids we recently lost a great man in our lives that provided for us we love and miss his so sooo soooo much words can not explain our pain and devastation. It hurts worse to know I cant provide a christmas for my kids this year it's bad enough their father is gone but the holidays throws another stone at our already aching hearts. I can't afford their winter clothes christmas dinner or presents. We have a tree up that their father placed up but no gifts for the kids this is heartbreaking for me as a mother I'm quitting school for now so I can provide for them but I just wish I could take their pain away and give them a christmas their father would have given them. I don't know what to do I'm at a lost trying to stay strong for my kids but even now writing this I can't stop crying I've never asked for anything in my life but with no family to help and the only options being welfare later I can't help but break down. Please anything will help I dont care about my needs just need enough for my kids thank you so much and God bless you in advance.

rent

Single mother in need!!!, California



Hi I'm a 22year old single mother and I need help with my rent so my baby and I will not be homeless. My job laid me off while I was pregnant so now son I recieve is unemployment. My son is 5 months old and I don't want us to be homeless. My rent is $685 but anything anyone can give is greatly appreciated.God bleed you.

rent

Single mother in need!!!, California



Hi my name is kay. I am a single mother and I need help with my rent this month so my son and I will not be homeless. My job laid me off while I was pregnant and now I'm receiving unemployment and its just hard making ends meet. My rent is $685 but I appreciate whatever is given to me. Please feel free to contact me at kay_brown08@ymail.com. thank you for your time.

Medical bills and debt

Husband has Pancreatic Cancer, California



My husband diagnosed with stage III pancreatic cancer last February and from that time he had different surgeries.The biggest one named Whipple Procedure which doctors removed the head of his pancreas,his galbbladder,a part of his stomach and a part of his small intestine also some of his lymph nodes.He need to go through very aggressive chemotherapy too because his cancer is very advance.He is not able to go to work and me too because I should take care of him.We have a small daughter also and we are very worry about her.We are in so much debt because of this situation and every month we should pay a huge share of cost for the insurance otherwise the insurance wont pay our medical bills.Our total debt is $25000, please dont let our family to be down.Any amout could help.Please help us.