Family needs assistance with rent and bills.

Hi guys, So obviously, COVID-19 has upended our lives and taken its toll on all of us. So many lives have been lost, many are sick and continue to get sick. Its affecting us all, with the lack of organization and leadership in our national government it has been a disaster. In my personal situation, I have been putting off asking for help for as long as possible. I’ve been trying to keep my head above water, trying to avoid the shame of needing to ask for help. It is very difficult for me to admit that I’m at the point that I have to do this. Yet it has gotten to the point where I can no longer avoid it. Personally I have reached the end of my resources and am now asking, for help. I am the single parent of one little girl and I have been furloughed from my job that I actually enjoyed since March. I had finally come to the point of having an “adult” job and being in the position to take care of us and it felt great. Then Covid happened and it’s all pretty much been ripped out from under me. I lost my job, my daughters father stopped making child support payments without warning and I am just completely out of backup plans and resources. I am just struggling in every way right now. This was a last resort, obviously I did not want to have to do this. I am very high risk for COVID-19 and am severely immunocompromised. I have many chronic health issues which pretty much make my immune system obsolete. That obviously has only made the situation at hand much more frustrating and difficult. I am currently getting unemployment which does help and I am grateful for but without the extra stimulus unemployment the government had added which has ended, I definitely do not have enough to pay our bills. Much less to cover groceries, daily essentials and our necessities. On top of all this, our rent was conveniently just raised in August. So between everything, I am just completely underwater. This has been very difficult not only financially, but emotionally, mentally and just literally. Luckily I’ve been able to get tele-health appointment visits with our doctors so far, which has helped a lot. The entire situation has been devastating for me, I want so much to be able to do this on my own. I am continuously searching for viable work everywhere online. Especially areas where the economy is much better and the option to work remotely is available. I’m staying positive and I know I will find something. Until then unfortunately, I do have to try and to ask for assistance. Any kind of help would be very much appreciated. Thank you guys for “listening” to my rambling. Again, I apologize that I even have to do this. I promise you it is the least fun thing I’ve had to do, this year anyhow. Ha. So yea, thanks and stay safe everyone. Also please please, VOTE November 3rd. A lot of our lives really do depend on it. xo S. Michelle Dobbs