Help Rebuild a Life: Support for a New Start

Hi all,

I never thought I would be in a predicament that would require me to ask for help, but here I am. I’m usually quite private but I’ll be honest life has been tough.

I thought I was on the right track as a bailiff for this small town in Minnesota. It felt like a prestigious position, I even wore a sheriff’s shirt, which was pretty cool. I was so excited about it and enjoyed the few court dates I was able to assist in. I didn’t realize that it was such a great town that they often settled out of court, leaving me with little to no hours. I have been struggling to keep my head above water financially. That coupled with the fact I’m dealing with some mental health issues has left my bank account depleted. I’ve had to quit that job and return home to Texas. A lot of you don’t know but although it has been a long while ago, I was a victim of a violent crime. Not only did it leave me with physical scars, but mental ones. I now deal with PTSD, major depressive, and anxiety, along with paranoia of that incident. It’s not easy to admit and share on such a public platform but fighting dark thoughts has become a norm and making it hard for me to work. I have, however, been able to be fortunate to have several caregiving jobs over the years, that and security for residential complexes. I feel more fulfilled and like my problems are minimized when I help others. Now that I have returned back to Round Rock, I hope to find a new elderly person or two to assist until I can find full time work. If you or anyone you know needs help, please let me know. In the meantime, if I have ever made a positive influence or made you smile, I ask that you please donate to helping me get back on my two feet. I’m not proud of what my life has become but I do have hope. God will help me get back to feeling normal and stronger than ever. I have faith in that. God bless you all.