Hello. I'm Michele. I live in New Mexico. I was married and raised three sons. I have had heart-wrenching tragedy strike twice in fairly recent succession. My beloved husband of over 30 years died just over 18 months ago. He was our breadwinner. His death was devastating to me, and I have had to try my best to pick up the pieces of my life and try to attain some pattern of normalcy, figuring out all of the things he used to do and how to do them myself.

Just a couple of weeks ago, my youngest son, the only one still living with me, died in his sleep. He had severe autism and I was his only caregiver, 24/7. I used to receive funding from the government to provide care for him. That was my only source of income. That funding is now gone. I don't want to lose my home and I am filled with grief, confusion, anxiety, and fear at the stark realities that are closing in on me. Anything you could send to help me stave off foreclosing on my home and providing me the time needed to clear my head and figure out what to do would be deeply appreciated. I'm just so desperate and afraid and still trying to manage my very real grief. Thank you for reading this.