On Thursday, May 21st my mother passed away suddenly in the hospital, leaving me to manage the house and bills without the benefit of her income, as I was her fulltime caretaker.

As our home is designated as senior living and I was allowed to stay only on the condition that I was her caretaker, I will not be allowed to stay here long term. I am making this drive to ensure I have enough money to settle my debts, maintain the house, care for our three cats, and help in the considerable costs associated with managing the death of a loved one as well as moving while I work through this difficult time and try to figure out new living arrangements and find work.