Urgent Help Needed to Prevent Eviction

I'm not someone that asks for help- I do everything on my own. I will exhaust every resource I have before asking anyone for help. The last time I asked anyone for help was 11 years ago.

When the 99¢ and Only store pulled out of my stores plaza last year- sales tanked and I almost lost my business. I do everything I can to keep my business going because after almost 35 years of working and making money for other people, I decided I never want to have to work for anyone ever again. I love what I do and for the first time in my life- I look forward to going in and opening my store every day. I get thank you from people every single week for the help I give with either helping them or a loved ones pain that they have been living with. My job is fulfilling and I feel I really help people.

For the past few months, sales have tapered off again. I've had to use my home rent to pay for store rent, store product and various other items to keep my store going. At first, my landlords were willing to work with me- but understandably, they need their rent and money for utilities or I will have to move out. I have been here for 8 1/2 years now and I love where I live. I am equal distance here to get to moms or the store, so it's been very convenient. It's quiet here and I have some of the world's best neighbors. Through good times and the tragedy that happened right after I opened my store- they've been here for me and vice versa.

I have exhausted all resources. I don't have the credit to secure a loan as I am currently going through debt consolidation to get my life back on track. I don't go out, I don't spend money, I don't travel- I go to work and 8 come home. It's not the best life, but I am happy being in my home and having my store to go to every day. I have made changes at work to continue to bring in more money and to keepy business going. I tirelessly make my pain rubs to keep the store stocked, I bring in new merchandise, I get new vendors and I've brought in local artisans to bring in product and rent space in the store. I only have the weekend off to get done what I need to and to help make sure I take care of whatever mom needs- but I am reopening the store on Saturdays to bring in new revenue. I am sure in time that this will really help my financial woes- but for now, I am facing an eviction if I cannot get my past do paid balance taken care of ASAP.

I am continually stressed trying to make sure I get this taken care of. I have trouble eating, I have trouble sleeping and I am continually tired from worrying. It's taken a toll on me as I don't know what else to do other than ask for help.

So, this is me swallowing my pride, taking a deep breath- and asking for help to save my home. I have nowhere else to go and I don't think I can survive living in my car- I just don't have those survival skills.

So please- if you can find it in your heart to help me, I'd be forever grateful. I understand better than anyone how hard it is to help and also make ends meet in this economy. Something has to give and I hope there may be a few out there that have faith in me to be a success and are able to help with what they can to help me get this taken care of. I appreciate you taking the time to read this and I am so embarrassed to have to admit I can't help myself and ask others for help.