Hi, I'm Pippa. I've had recurrent depression for most of my life, and every so often I suffer a relapse. I'm struggling with severe depression at the moment and am unable to work. Much of my income would normally come from freelance work, and I'm on statutory sick pay for my part-time paid jobs. I'm rubbish at asking for money, but to know that Rachel and I had enough to cover our bills and mortgage payments for the next couple of months would give me peace of mind and the space and time to recover.