As most of you know, my husband decided to move out this month with 2 weeks notice and no discussion as to what me and Savanna would do or where we would live. I wasn’t suprised at the marriage breaking up but more that he hasn’t intended to pay April rent or assist me in finding adequate housing for me and Savanna knowing I could never afford to live in our house especially with rent increasing to $2400. Well I was lucky enough to find a friend who lived in a 2bdrm in Derry who needed a bigger place and we were able to speak with each of our landlords to agree to the swap for May 1. Knowing I wasn’t able to come up with the money to move in within the short amount of time, I applied for some rental assistance through the state. The initial worker assured me I would be all set, I just had a full checklist of things needed which I submitted immediately. One of the criteria was to apply through the town of Derry hardship first and if denied, they would submit for approval and check sent to new landlord. I went right away and explained my situation. The worker was very nice and said the application process is long but it did make more sense to go through the state as the one in Derry is more for people trying to avoid eviction and afford to stay there. She agreed to speak with the state worker. Well to make a long story short the state worker dropped the ball, gave inaccurate information to me and she didn’t reach out to the Derry work two weeks ago as she was supposed to. So on Thursday night I found out not only did I not have the money to move as I was presumed to have but also now have to go back to Derry and reapply fully and wait for approval/denial to come in before it will go back to the state program. The Derry worker has been super helpful and told me she will get me back in asap this week but said it can take a few weeks for the full process. I am supposed to be out of my house tomorrow! My house is completely packed and me and Savanna are ready to start our new chapter. I have been sick over this for days and was just going to have to suck it up, put my belongings in storage and hotel or couch surf until I can figure it out. But I decided to swallow my pride and just reach out to family and friends. I know everyone has struggles so rather than asking one person for that large amount then I could just see if a little here and there could help to make this happen tomorrow. I haven’t even had the heart to tell Savanna yet this may not happen tomorrow. So this is my last Hail Mary. No judgement and if you cannot or do not want to contribute I completely understand. I still plan to finish the assistance process and if approved, It will still go directly towards my rent. I can pay anyone back who chooses to be..it just may take a little longer if I am in fact denied for the program.