Hello, Michelle here. I have really been going through it this year. My parrot of 33 years died in December of '24. I raised him as a baby, and his passing has been one of the hardest times of my life. That got the wrecking ball rolling. My dog was diagnosed with Cushing's disease. The testing alone is over $400 every 3 months and $100 a month in medicine. Plus, I have changed his diet to natural food. I suggest you all do the same for your babies as well.

On March 3rd, I sustained a dislocated shoulder at work. The doctor released me to go back to work light duty, but I worked in a warehouse. There is not much to do in a warehouse light duty. Eventually, I went to a specialist, and I need surgery on my shoulder. In late April, my boss and friend of the last 6 years passed away, ultimately shutting down the company.

On May 12th, I had a long overdue total knee replacement surgery that I have been recovering from slowly. The shoulder surgeon has been putting off my shoulder because of the knee, but it is coming up soon. I get a very small check from workers' compensation and have since depleted the very little savings I had. With no other source to make money at this time, no one wants to hire a fall risk that can only lift 5 lbs. with their left arm.

I asked the Lord, "What else, Lord?" Well, driving down the 95 the other day, something hit my windshield, and I need my windshield replaced. That will be at least a $100 deductible.

Need a storage space at least 10' x 20' to move 2 rooms of accumulated belongings, because an old friend and his young son are moving in due to medical issues and needs a helping hand right now.

Thanks for reading,

Shell

Oh, and I almost forgot, my so-called boyfriend left me 2 weeks after I got home from the surgery, on my birthday!!