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Filled for disability, need help

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I have atypical bilateral Trigeminal Neuralgia. I’ve had it for around ten years. In June of 2017, I was finally forced to file for disability and basically forced to resign from my career of 19 years.

I lived off my savings until December of 2017, then resorted to selling my possessions to keep up on bills, food, my medications, and my dogs epilepsy medications. I’m currently 3 months behind on my house payment. I’ve lost my phone service. And am basically living on ramen noodles.

I’ve worked my whole life. When I was 11 I got a job as a paper boy. At 16 I went into fast food, then at 17 I went to work as a gas station attendant. When I turned 18 I went into my railroad career. Now at 38, I find myself on the verge of loosing my home. Unable to take care of my dogs needs, and unable to support myself. I don’t qualify for any assistance as of yet. I’ve just started donating my plasma to help keep my dog fed and medicated.

Any help is greatly appreciated, the goal will help me get current on my house payments, Keep Daisy (my dog) fed and medicated, put food on the table, and purchase my medications. While giving me a few months of breathing room for the disability process. And make a few repairs to my home to sell.

Thank you for taking the time to read this and any help you can offer. It hurts me to ask for help, I’m very independent and proud. This is the lowest point in my life. I’ve realized that I can’t do this alone.

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Andy Paolone
Organizer
Portage, IN

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