Hello,

First off, thank you for clicking the link. I know it's so easy to just keep scrolling, so I really do appreciate you coming here.

My name is Jennifer "J.B." Berry, and this is the most difficult thing I have ever had to write. I am embarrassed and ashamed beyond words that I need to do this, but I have gotten to the point where I have no choice. Even now, I am writing this with tears of humiliation in my eyes. I just ask that you please read this with an open mind, and not pass judgement. At least not out loud.

As most of you know, I left my ex-husband last year. Although this was the best decision for both of our sakes, it was not easy. In fact the road since has been filled with bad choices, challenges and circumstances beyond my control. I acknowledge that my hubris, pride, and poor choices are all factors in my current state, but I need to ask for help now before it is too late to repair the situation.

What I am asking for is help with avoiding homelessness, avoiding being sued, getting out of survivor mode, and starting to live my life. However, the first AND MOST URGENT issue, is that I am behind on my rent. I need to pay that by Wednesday, 9/10, in order TO AVOID EVICTION.

But that is just a drop in the bucket. There are SO many things that have piled up that I am just drowning. My depression is deep and painful. I feel like every day I wake up in an ocean of chaos. Some days I am able to keep my head above water, some days I just don't have the energy.

Honestly, the only things that have kept me going are my cats and the amazing friends that I have around me who have gone out of their way to help me. I won't list names, but they know. However, there is only so much they can do.

So here I am, hat in hand. I currently have my wonderful job of 14 years and I am working on getting a second at night. But even so, I need help beyond that. What I am asking for is help with the following:

I ask for assistance very humbly. I need a fresh start. I just need to not be stressed and depressed every day. I thank you so so so very much for any help you can offer. Please feel free to ask me any questions privately and I will be happy to answer them.