Restore Hope for a Resilient Senior

I never thought I would require this broadcast for need of help on Mother's Day, but I have come to realize I have to swallow my pride and ask.

I am 80 and at the depth of despair from being financially drained as living on the blessing of social security only, you just can't have any kind of cushion for necessities that arise unexpectedly.

I have always worked and have until most recent job I acquired, I got a spur on my knee that prohibited me standing 8 hours. I have gotten better, and they want me back, however it's a 45-minute drive and now my car needs multiple repairs to travel. I don't have the funds to fix it. I live in a rural area, and one can't be without a vehicle at all. The job at Market Basket does not discriminate against age as other places do.

It is very overwhelming to be all alone during stressful struggles. My husband was in a nursing home for seven years so that's when life changed drastically. I had to take out a reversed mortgage to survive and keep the homestead up as I promised him I would. I didn't get that much funding, but the payback has tripled. The interest this month was $1800 so I have that worry to contend with trying to pay it off.

It was recently rodents got into breaker box and chewed into underground wiring that goes to the barn. I share that with people for weddings and other venues but no electricity now and I can't afford an electrician.

The septic needs pumping, and property upkeep is needed and it's just ordinary happenings that just are not affordable.

I know people think I live a life of luxury as I have a home and try to present myself well. It is tragic how people judge one another.

I have gone without heating oil and stayed in bed with a picnic and books to keep warm. My kitty and best friend passed as I couldn't afford a vet bill. I have always found a way to manage and survive but with the high costs of daily living has made it impossible nearly.

I have given and shared all of my life and now it's me that truly needs help.