<div>HI,
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<div>I am Michelle and am raising my grandson Ja who is 9. He is a really great kid and I love him so much being able to provide for us is the reason I am doing this. It's quite difficult for me to ask. ( I'd rather bypass the judgment and comments. )
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<div>You may know me and what has gone on over the last 6 months. If you don't know, well, let me fill you in.
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<div>So after searching and searching over the last couple of years, I was finally able to get a job, one that I absolutely LOVE and enjoy working!   Things began to get difficult after that. In August I got COVID-19 and had to stay out of work for a few weeks to get better and then a month later I got it again and my work won't let you anywhere near their properties for a minimum of 2 weeks and then you have to test negative. 
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<div>Finally was able to get back to work, which again I love working there and 3 days later I injured an already existing back problem causing me to be on medical leave without pay because I hadn't accumulated any disability pay. Disability denied me as well. The only income I currently have is cash aid which does not cover much. I had surgery on 11/22/22 and then was readmitted to the hospital on 12/14/22 for a really bad infection in my back causing me to have a 2nd surgery to go in and clean it out and was released on 12/25/22, the day after Christmas. I still have 1 more week of my iv antibiotics and am due to return to work in February.
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<div>Right now I look horrible on paper. I lived in this complex for the last almost 30 years. I was the longest tenant here. Unfortunately due to the recent 6 months, I have to be out on the 30th and we will be homeless. During the pandemic, I was able to obtain assistance that covered the rent but now was not able to. 
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<div>It's really difficult right now to find an affordable apartment and have applied for one today but I need help with the deposit, rent for the first month and moving costs.
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<div>I know this isn't your problem and I'm not looking for a free ride. I'm hoping to get a second chance to get back on my feet and have a good home for Jax and myself. If you can spare a couple of dollars to help us through this rough patch and then when I get back to work everything will turn into running like clockwork.
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<div>If you have read all this and have not decided I am a horrible person, thank you. If you can afford to donate, thank you again. If you can't or decided not to, prayers and positivity are greatly appreciated as well. 
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<div>We are also looking for homes for our cats....
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<div>Take care,
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<div>Michelle &amp;Jax
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Its been a rough 6 months & we need some help

Its been a rough 6 months & we need some help

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