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Life After Caring For My Mother

Hi, this is Suzy Tripp! I need a break so please read on...

For the past few years I have lived with and cared for my elderly mother, Barbara, who just turned 89! This has been a challenge, since she had broken her hip a couple of years ago.


My mother, Barbara, who I had been caring for. She is now in full time care.

About two months ago my mother had another fall, fracturing her pelvis. She is no longer able to live at home, needing fulltime medical care. As her caretaker, I was financially dependent on her for living expenses, since I was unable to be employed full time while, at the same time, taking care her needs.

Since she is in long term care, all of her funds must go to the facility she is in. This has left me in a situation where I will have to move. Unfortunately, because of the sudden changes, I am not in a financial position to do this. Additionally, at the moment I am without a car, since the car I have needs a new engine.

As of now, I am in a house that is 6 miles from town, leaving me stranded and lonely. I would like to move where I am not so islolated, and can move forward in my life and be able to seek a good job.

I am reaching out to you because you are a friend, and hopefully understand the situation I'm in. I would be truly thankful to all of you that know me, and understand that without some help it will be difficult to move forward in my life. The amount I am seeking is for a move to a new apartment and to fix my car. This would be a blessing and would allow me to get my life back on track, and to be able to visit my mother.

I don't want to sound desperate, but I am in a place now where I have to act quickly or I face eviction. I hate to ask you to help, but it would be greatly appreciated if you could donate a small amount. If you have any ideas or questions on my situation, please contact me.

Thank you for being here for me, hopefully I will be in a better place soon. 

Sincerely,

Suzanne Tripp

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Suzanne Tripp
Organizer
Highlands, NC

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