Struggling father in need of help
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Hi my name is David. I am a single full time father to a beautiful little girl named Jordyn Elizabeth. This all started a little over a year ago. Winter of December 2020 when Jordyns mom ran away and left the state of Arizona with my other daughter Sophia. She left Jordyn stranded, alone and abandoned in her apartment. Police and CPS informed me of what was going on & I rushed to get Jordyn. She ran to me crying only wearing underwear and a T-Shirt. It was a very traumatic incident for the both of us & I'm doing everything that I can to help her get through all of this. It's been over a year since I've had my daughter & we have not heard from her mother or my youngest daughter Sophia. I've been to the courthouse numerous times to try to find Sophia. The sheriff has made three attempts to serve but no luck. It's been very hard and very sad for us. Jordyn was very close to her little sister. She's such a sweet girl and has gone through so much. The mother kept both of my children from me most of their lives. I've been to court and back. Filed for custody but never had any luck. She always had a way of getting away from the courts. I have not been the greatest father either. I feel I could have done more or tried harder. So I am also to blame for alot that has happened & I take accountability 100%. I am now older, & more wise. I just want what's best for my little girls. I hate to ask for help. I see alot of people asking and I see alot of scams out there. It really took alot for me to post this but I am in desperate need right now because my child is involved. If it was me alone I would not ask. I was working for a cleaning company making pretty good money. They ended up shutting the doors due to Covid. Since then I've been working as much as I can. Cleaning homes, Painting homes, Yard work, Handy work. Alot of side jobs. These jobs pay pretty well but they have not been consistent & scheduling hast been hard needing to be home to care for Jordyn. I don't have a college education nor any support. Majority of the 9-5 jobs that I have worked only were paying minimum wage & it just wasn't enough. Bills have been stacking up. The cost of living has gone up so high. My rent has gone up to 1,600 a month for a small one bedroom & I'm behind in rent. I have until Monday to pay rent. Then they change the locks. With court fees everything's gone up to about $1900. I have not received any child tax credit or any of Jordyns stimulus checks. Her mother claimed her & it was reported to the IRS. It's in process but slow due to covid. That money would help us so much right now. I've gone to DES. They've helped with food and health. I've been to numerous housing programs Saint Vincent, Salvation Army, Helping hands, A New Leaf, & a bunch more. They all help with rent but it's hard for them to get to everyone. It's been a time of struggle for alot of people. I know I'm not the only one in this boat. The time frame is just to short & I've had no luck. There's alot of applicants ahead & the state is running out of money. I have one place that's trying to help but they won't know until Monday & that's eviction day. The thought of loosing everything is absolutely terrifying. I've been up all night crying & worrying My anxiety is off the wall. The thought of being homeless is beyond nerve wrecking. I feel like I am drowning into a hole that I cannot dig myself out of. I don't want to loose my daughter & we will also loose our dog Pursey Pie. She's Jordyns world and her support dog. I don't want Jordyn to go through this again. She's had a hard life. It took me a lot to write this. I feel ashamed, embarrassed, and a failure as a father. A man should not be in this position especially with a child but I cannot give up. I just don't know what to do at this point & I really am trying everything. I did set up a Gofundme account and anything would help.
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David Biscoe
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Mesa, AZ