My name is Judy .

I had Emergency fusion 3 spinal cord surgery on my neck to replace some discs in August 2024, in which I lost my job in November 2024 (even having FMLA I exhausted my disability time limit). The full and most successful recovery time is up to 12 months. I am at month 6. I have physical restrictions and limitations that will lessen as I get closer to end of recovery.

I applied for unemployment Dec 1, and am still yet waiting for approval almost 2 months later. My claim is in adjudication due to medical.

I have zero income and am continuing to work with charities to assist with utilities and food etc. When I lost my job, I also lost my health coverage and was denied medicaid without having child in home and or disability. I also was denied marketplace for low income, ineligibility to meet tax credit guidelines.

I am also a caregiver for my elderly mother, and have been for many years as well as my father who has since passed 6 years ago. I’ve always been an honest hard worker and have been blessed with many joys and a comfortable life able to get by within my means.

My mother is 89 years old and suffered a severe stroke December 2024, two weeks before Christmas. I lived with her in her home caring for her.

she is now in a facility and will not be able to return home as I cannot meet her medical and physical needs.

She suffered neurological damage which affected her Brian including speech and physical ability.

I am currently still living in her home as long as I am able. However the timeline of how long that will be is uncertain.

The help I am seeking is to stay financially stable while caring for my mom’s physical and mental well being. I live alone her in Florida.

Once my mom goes to long term care, it will be leaving me with uncertainty of the unknown.

My ultimate goal is to be with my 12 year old son who lives in Michigan eventually. If I leave, the house gets sold and money goes to provide for my moms care. If I remain in Florida, I can stay but can't afford to keep up the house.

I am trying to sell as much as I can both my parents and my things to put towards sustainability for my life that I am unsure of even what will be at this time.

This has all been so heart breaking between the multiple crises experiencing here between my mother and also myself.

My mother is my best friend and seeing her like this is heart wrenching, and what makes it worse is her not being able to speak to tell me what she wants to say or how she feels. She can’t write either.

Any financial help and or Prayers you can provide would be greatly appreciated as I try to pick up the pieces to continue with my future life.

I am a Catholic with extremely strong faith relying on God whom has got me this far.

My faith in God is The light during and at the end of my tunnel and that my mom is cared for and comforted during this difficult time in our lives and to be with my only son as he grows up!

❤️ ‍❤️‍ I love you so much mom to the moon and back as you always said. I’m here for you everyday! You’ve made great progress and happy to see it and encourage and route you on daily ☺️

God is our forever strength, without him, We have nothing!

Thank you Jesus for our baptism!

God Bless!

Thank you!