Help Susan Rebuild After Loss

Hi everyone, my name is Susan Drobnak. I'm a single 51-year-old local resident of Ephrata, PA. I'm reaching out to you for help getting back on track financially over the next month. Since the unexpected loss of my mother on September 8th, I have been falling more behind. My mother, Lucy Eileen Drobnak, was a wonderful person, friend, and mom. We spent every day together until she left us at just 83 years old.

I had been taking care of my mom for the last four years. At that time, she contracted Covid-19, and with her other underlying health issues, she was no longer able to be on her own. My mother has always been in my corner and helped me with my struggles over the years, so I felt I needed to step in and be her caregiver—something I would never change.

It was not easy, and it does take a toll on your own life as well- personally and financially, but I'm still thankful for our last years together, and I will always miss her. It is hard knowing that I am now alone and my mom and my best friend are gone. Now it is just me and our 3 cats, one of which is on 2 heart medicines. I promised to always take care of them, and I will. She loved them dearly.

I am in need of help to get me through this first full month with income for my rent, water, electric and cat expenses. I am reaching out to anyone who can understand how hard the last years have been financially being a full time caregiver as well as emotionally and physically. It is hard to get back on your feet after such a loss and time away from a regular job with steady income. I have not had a job in over 3 years, and we unfortunately were not able to save much money during her last years. There was no life insurance, and we were on state income. My family and I got together what we could for her funeral, and for that, we are thankful. I am afraid to ask, but I am scared to lose what her and I have built together. If you feel you can help with even a small donation, I would be forever grateful. Thank you for taking the time to hear my story, and God bless.