Help Micky & Her Cat Dora Get Back On Their Feet

Hello, I'm Michaela (I go by Micky). I'm 63 and determined to get back on my feet again. But I'm critically behind on my rent. I don't want to be evicted. Can you help?

My story...In March 2023, I became very sick with a severe and debilitating case of shingles that wiped me out for several weeks, not including the slow recovery process through the rest of the year afterwards. I wasn't working during this time, but managed to get through the worst of it on my savings.

Nearly two years later, I still deal with some nerve damage flare-ups caused by the shingles (postherpetic neuralgia, or PHN). Although intermittent, the accompanying fatigue can be draining.

My current financial situation is stagnant. I do receive Social Security; however, it's barely enough to cover all the bills. I've applied to assistance programs but am 'not eligible' enough to receive them.

All my savings I built up for years is gone. The biggest problem has been finding employment, to supplement the income I need - but I have been job searching for well over a year, and not received responses further beyond the application process.

This hurts, because I know I do good work and have proven it for years throughout my career.

To keep up positive emotional and mental energy is not easy when you can't stop feeling by getting sick in the first place you've let yourself down.

All these factors combined at once have been a real blow. I previously was always able to pay all my rent and bills on time, keep food on the table for me and for my (now) 10 year old cat Dora.

My first priority is keeping this roof over our heads. And I don't want to even consider rehoming Dora. But if I'm not able to get ahead, I simply can't afford to care for her otherwise.

This would be the worst outcome for me. I don't know what I'd do without her.

I need to get back on my feet again. Which is why I'm asking for your help and support.

Asking for financial help is not something I want to do. But I'm at a loss where else to go.

Please be assured, every donation will go directly to catching up on my past due rent and the cat's care expenses. It's a lot to ask. But even small amounts will put me closer to make it through this. I will appreciate it immensely.

Thank you and with deep gratitude,

Micky