Marian & Alfi need help
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2 years ago, I was forced to leave my husband of 33 years from an abusive marriage in Mexico. I am trying to survive on Social Security, which isn't much. My BFF was a great help to Alfi and I, but it's not in my nature to be a burden on anyone. This is a very humbling situation. After arriving in Portland, I ended up in the hospital, and I'm still trying to pay those bills. In 2012, I had a botched surgery in Newport, which was followed by another one and ambulance to OHSU, was immediately placed on a feeding tube and went through 5 months of not eating real food. Finally, I was taken off the feeding tube, and had a repair surgery at OHSU, from which I had a stroke in recovery, leaving my left hand of little use. I can't emphasize enough how grateful I am, to all the help from my friends. Keeping food on the table and in my dog's dish, and paying rent and electricity take most of my SS. I get threatening letters for bill payment weekly. It's urgent, and when possible, I would want to be able to help some of the homeless people in my community. My picture was taken in the Morart Studio in Lincoln City which is owned by 2 of my favorite people. Thank you to you donors for helping us!
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Marian Palacios
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Newport, OR