Financial Support for Hillary Johnston

My life has taken an unexpected turn, but instead of 13 dwarfs and a wizard coming to my house, it was an end to a10 year marriage, sickness, and an unwell pet. Of course things happen in threes.


Not mentioning  the mental health aspect of a partnership of so long suddenly and tragically ending, my doctor wants me to take time off for my physical health. The problem with this? I have no sick time banked at my brand new job, and I already had to take over a month off in late summer for heart health problems. My health was so bad in September I wasn't allowed to drive or work for fear of passing out behind the wheel and potentially killing myself or others. And now I am told I need to take more time off. I have no savings, it was exhausted when I was sick the first time. Also prescriptions are expensive.


My beloved elder cat, Sylvia, whom I adore, has been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism, heart disease and kidney disease. Her health is being managed but the vet bills and prescriptions are expensive and if I stop treatment she will die.  Right now she is my main source of comfort during this difficult time of grief.

And finally, separation. I'm not going into details about this. Separation sucks. I have to make it on my own now. And I have too many bills and expenses to cover on my own right now (not to mention the eventual overwhelming costs involved in separating).

If it was just one of these things I was dealing with, I'd be able to probably work it out on my own. But all three? It's overwhelming. I'm developing mental health problems due to all the stress of it all and making my financial situation worse. My doctor thinks I need to take time off for both my physical and mental health. I need self care. But I can't afford an hour off of work, let alone two weeks or more.

So, down to the uncomfortable part. Money. And yeah it sucks having to ask people for it but I am now at my wits end and exhausted every other resource and avenue available to me. I've gone to the bank,  I've spoken to every single of my debtors to either reduce the bill or extend the due dates, I've asked family for help, I've gone to different churches, I've applied for Social Assistance, I've gone to the Transition Society, Wachiay Friendship Center, Mental Health, St Vincent de Paul Society, Salvation Army, etc. I've done everything I can. I need the money to pay my rent, hydro, cellphone, car payment, ICBC, gas, prescription drugs, vet bills, and of course for self care. If you're even able to contribute $10 or even $5 I would be so beyond grateful to you.

Now don't get me wrong. I love my job and it makes me happy on most days. I get the pleasure of working in the community caring for people who need a little extra help so they can stay in their homes longer, and don't need to go the extended or residential care. But it's hard to care for people when you can't care for yourself. It's hard on your mind. It's hard on your body. I'm learning this too late and now my body is telling, nay SCREAMING at me to take a break. And that's where you wonderful people come in! I hope you can take a few moments and look inside your heart to send me a dollar or two to help me on my road to healing. ❤️

Thank you for taking the time to read this ❤️❤️ You're wonderful for even reading.