could any one help with a food basket for easter.with thing being so bad all 8 [ total is 12 -8 adult's 4 children]of us are trying to put money aside for this day and it's just not working out for any of us.
IM BERRY STRESD OUT IM ABOUT TO GET EVICTED FROM MY HOUSE AND GET MY ELECTRYCITY DISCONECTED COUSE OF WORK ITS BEEN HARD THIS FEW MONTHS FOR ME I BEEN SEPARATED FOR TWO YEARS ALREADY I WAS DOING FINE GIVING MONEY TO MY KIDS PAYING MY RENT AND I EVEN HAD GATTEN A CAR BUT ABOUT SEVEN MONTH MY EX WIFE DECICDE SHE COULDNT HAVE THE KIDS SO SHE GAVE THEM TO ME AND I WAS STILL DOING OK BUT WHEN THE WEATHER STARTS GETTIG OGLY MY WORK STARTS SLOWING DOWN AND KNOW IM 2 MONTHS BEHIND ON MY RENT AND MY LANDLORD GAVE ME A LETTER THAT IF I DONT PAY I NEED TO GET OUT ITS $1440 BY KNOW AND REALY I FEEL BAD BECOUSE OF MY KIDS ITS NOT THEIR FOLT MY KIDS ARE 7,12,15,17 I WISH THER WAS SOMEONE WITH A GRATE HEART THAT COULD HELP I HAVE REAL BAD CREDIT BUT IM WEALING TO PAY BACK AS SOON AS I GET WORK I WOULD EVEN DO WORK AT THEIR HOUSE TO PAY IT OF BUT PLEASE COULD SOMEONE HELP ME I WISH I COULD LEAVE A FONE BUT LIKE I SAID I DONT EVEN HAVE ONE MY KIDS HAVE THEIR AND IT ONLY RECIEVES TEXTS HEEEELLLPPPPPP PLEASE.
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in response to WillPayItForward...I know what you mean. My bf and I arent having much luck either. We are stuck living with his mom (and it sucks beyond belief). We are both in college, and there just isnt much out there...our state has one of the WORST job outlooks possible in the country (we have one of the highest unemployment rates). I get what you mean by the rejection too! But Im glad you are trying to stay positive...I understand how hard that can be when you are in a situation like this. It seems like other people have all the luck sometimes doesnt it? Anyways, thank you for sharing and best of luck to you!
in response to ...Geez, I know how you feel. I was kicked out of my parents home when I was 17. I moved in with my grandparents for a little while, but mostly Ive been jumping from place to place. Ive also been having a rough time with jobs. The last job I got I was there for 2 months and then the business shut down. Thats just been my luck...Im also in college so Im broker than broke...Im also to the point where I am just hating everything/ depressed/ etc...
So I'm caught between a rock and a hard place. I need some advice. See, I moved in with my boyfriend back in September. The house belongs to his mother, but she was to be leaving for work (she drives truck) and be gone for most of the month. Well, things were fine for about a month....but she decided she wasnt going back on the road anymore.So now it was me, him, and his mother. Still not horrible, until her ex husband moved in, and his uncle. So now there are 5. The noise level is awful, they smoke in the house, are up at all hours of the night (not good since we are college kids). And his mother is constantly bitchy at me for random crap ( stuff like, why the f#$% did you leave your laundry in the dryer an extra 10 minutes?!) Anyways, Ive been looking for a job so I can afford my own place. My boyfriend is supposed to be helping me...however, he has NEVER had a job before...and he seems to think he can just jump into a well paid job. I keep trying to explain to him to take another job for a few months, if anything just for experience. But he doesnt get it. I feel like Im having to do this on my own. Its bad to the point where I think I may just have to move out....but I dont want to do that, because my boyfriend and I are trying to start a life for ourselves...But things just seem to get worse and worse....and he cant understand the awkward position Im in! He is fine just chilling here because this is his home...he's lived her for most his life...however, I feel like an outsider, and whenever things go wrong in the house, it seems to fall onto my shoulders...and Im sick of it! For example, his mom received an electric bill for $542....she gathered us all up last night, and told us: I get to use whatever power i want cuz its my house...but you guys, on the other hand, dont get to do laundry here anymore, dont get to shower here anymore, dont get to use more than 1 dish, and dont get to use heat (which is bad because we live in an old home up north where the average temp in winter is about 35 degrees).....nazi much!? however, this morning I decided to look closer at this bill...and low and behold! SHE missed a billing month...as in, she forgot to pay one or more of her bills....and that is why the bill is so high! she seems to think that the bill should be closer to $100...but the thing is that there are now 5 people (sometimes more) in this house...i dont know if thats even possible....I cant really say much to her, cuz everytime I try she just threatens to throw me out of "her house." Im going crazy here!!!! There is constantly drinking, weed, loud music, partying....I know, most would probably say...WHOOPEE!!! but Im not into that stuff, and my boyfriend and I just wanna do good in school...please, what should I do?!
Did you know,its ok if our Govt.discriminates,against us?Men,if you dont have any children,you will not qualify,for any govt.assistance,other than foodstamps.So,even though the economy isnt our fault,we are punnished,for others mistakes.I tried fillng out a application for a housing grant.That cost $30 I dont have,so I had to stop with that.America,WHAT A COUNTRY!
My bf and I have been getting paid for plasma but we are still looking for work. It's of course, not happening as fast as we had naively hoped. It's been 6 months for him and 8 for me. I suppose there's some sort of lesson in all this; I'm just having a hard time finding it right now. It's getting harder to keep my chin up and keep moving forward..all the rejection makes me feel like we are unworthy....@ least I have tomorrow.
I'm homeless... I go from couch to couch to bed to bed to just hating life 24/7/ I work like 25 hours a week because I can't do much job wise. My backs messed up so it's prevented me from accepting other jobs... so I'm just stuck. Broke poor hate everything... what's their to live for. nothing.. I just wish things would be easier for me....
in response to Sophie 17...Your welcome and take care..Im sorry I know this is a rough time..talk to me anytime ok? Im actually pretty nice when you get to know me :)
in response to bookworm2011...Thank You and maybe we can start over.....I am going to bed though and you are correct I do have alot on my plate . And once again I hope I didnot offend you either as my words these days are going ang coming out the wrong way. Hope to talk eto you soon. Sophie 17
in response to bookworm2011...Once again my heart is rather sensitive I LOST MY MOTHER ............. and YES Ekikaseven and I have been having quite a few conversations ONE ON ONE. I do see where she said that she received NO thank you note but I did send it. So maybe we should not be so quick to judge as I am wearing my soul on my sleeve or however that saying goes. She a few days ago said all was OK about me thanking her back in Dec. I do want to thank you though for being concerned for her, and I am not being sarcastic, I wish I only had friends that were as concerned for me as you are her. I have none that are even worried how I am doing since mom has passed. Sophie 17
in response to Sophie 17...I'm sorry Sophie, you are right. I shouldn't have even commented on the post you had because I don't know your personal one to one conversations. I was venting over people I had personally dealt with who were ungrateful for my help and I think one of your comments rubbed me the wrong way..when you said you didn't want to deal with anyone or their issues..I was a little taken aback because I did read more than once that Ekikaseven said herself she never heard thanks from you. With that being said, you have enough on your plate and you have my sincere apology.
in response to Sophie 17...You haven't heard anything Sophie because I have not discussed it with Ekikaseven as of yet. Judging from her post below, sounds like she didn't receive a Thanks from you.
in response to Sophie 17...Sophie,
I did NOT get a 'thank you' post back in December.
Perhaps, it went to another poster or page. I don't know.
That was why I sent you a post asking if you got it.
Stuff do get lost in cyberspace, so its no big deal.
The important thing is you received it.
Besides,you are going through such a big loss in your life.
It would be difficult for me to think of anything at all if I were dealing with the loss of my mother.
I wish you the best.
in response to Ajax...How long have you been dealing with the nerve disorder from the cancer?
What type of business do you run? Is it an S or C corp? Depending on which you may actually be able to sell stock in your company to an interested investor. This would allow you some cash flow while still maintaining control of your business (providing you weren't to sell more than 49%).
I'm just throwing ideas out there based on the information you have provided.
in response to bookworm2011...I haven't heard anything from you in regards to me taking the time personally to THANK Ekikaseven back in December for the earrings and card she sent me...
As I had mentioned I did Thank her and maybe she didn't let you know, but I am not such a shallow person not to receive a gift and not say thank you enen right after loosing my mom, but thanks for your interest.Sophie 17
in response to ekikaseven...Hello,Ekikasevens hope you are having a great night. Thanks for your answers. As far as writting notes to the few that owe me monies not only did I write and ask them nicely for what they owed me I sent a note why I need it and a card from the funeral parlor. You know one of those cards with the day mom passed and a prayer on it. We did pay everything but I am behind on somethings because of what i had to put out. Anyway thanks your thought are kind. Is Ekikaseven’s your first name?
I NEED A ROOMATE BADLY. I CANT PAY MY BILLS AND RUNNING OUT OF TIME. ANYONE WANT TO SHARE A HOUSE WITH ME AND MAYBE WORK THINGS OUT TOGETHER BECAUSE I DONT KNOW WHAT ELSE TO DO.
I have cancer and i own my own bussiness i need financial help but the state of oregon says i make to much money yet i mite be denied medical treatment next visit because i cant pay out of pocket to get the treatment i need to stay alive i can barely work because of the cancer yet according to my doctor im not disabled because my cancer shows only at 5% right now yet i have nuropethy so bad i can barely walk can barely eat im not able to pay other people to do things for me i can barely pay for my medications so will probably loose my bussiness and my home unless someone can help me figure out what to do if there is anything i can do to keep from loosing everything i own and also putting the few people that work for me out of a job my pets out on the street etc does anyone knoe if there is any help out there
in response to LOCK...I can see your point. I get on here and read and try to encourage people, some except the encouragement welcomely, others have the but this, but that, either they don't really need it, or they don't really want out of the situation.
Your one comment on "You were the one who got yourself in the mess so you can get out of it", yes and no. I had a good life, uppper middle class, nice home in a nice neighboorhood, nice car, not much to worry about. Well, until I lost my job of ten years and then ended up divorced. I DID however, except the opportunity that was offered to me to go to college and get a Associates Degree. I am now in my final semester, but honestly, the past two years have been pure HELL, not from choice! I know that I am probably an exception to a lot of posters in here. I have had A LOT of firsts for me the past couple of years, my first time to put my children on medicad, my first to have to go to a food bank, my first to be without a home and having to live with friends, my first to apply for public housing, BUT, this is NOT my life! I see a good future ahead of me, and I DO have someone on here, that has believed in me and helped me, but, along with that help, they are also educating me on becoming debt free. It takes a lot on both sides to trust the person you pick to help or recieve help from. Ask tons of questions, check into their stories, some are actually for real. Unfortunatly more are not.
Good luck on your site!
PS--Don't be to quick to give up on all of us! :)
I am fortunate of what I have but I am dealing with County requirements (Linn County, Kansas) which I will not be able to meet. Linn County has passed a law that all residence will not be able to live in RV's/travel trailers year round. Well I live in my travel trailer on a piece of land which I own with a friend. I don't have the ability to move a 38 foot trailer around since I only own a jeep. I am counting the days before the HOA tells me I have to go somewhere else for several months to meet the County law. I live on social security income and still have payments to make on the trailer, plus my credit is not good so I just can't go and rent a temporary place somewhere because everyone pulls credit. Does anyone know if there's a lending company that loans to bad credit people to build a small home on existing primary property? If I can build a small house on the property, I would not be in this situation. Life is hard when you are disable.
well dont know where to begin other then i am a christian counting on the lord. i have been thru alot in the last couple of yrs. especially the past year.Cant find a job,or i cant refinance,maybe enough money to make it for 1 or 2 months. then I could lose house,no where to live,no food,have some health problems,no insurance,wont be able to pay for medication I need. and take care of my son who i have joint custody with and my ex might take him away from me. i got scammed for 40,000 and that is what really hurt me. i am a good christian man and i am lonely and need some companoinship but very hard to find and have wanted to close to someone and not be lonely by myself the rest of my life.
Hi i hate life right now have fibromyalgia cant work every med that they have tried i have adverse reaction to. I fixing to loose my car the first car i ever bought. Been through abusive marriage got away after 20 years. Was doing good than got sick was able to make my car payment. now i only owe 3000.00 on it and going to loose it. Why did i get this far and everything starts going wrong. Cant even take care of what i need to. Use to be a proud person.
in response to jimmy160...I figuerd out that things happen,for a reason.We are all here,for a reason.And no amount of money,can buy friendship,or happiness.What makes people happy,is being who we are.We are not right,or wrong,we are different.I am sorry for your loss.Always remember,its ok to give out.But NEVER,EVER give up.OK? Any time you need to talk,I will listen.
in response to Sophie 17...Being unemployed,I cant help,the way I like to.But,I can listen,I know its not much.No,you didnt offend me.I know the feeling of losing a loved one.My wife,was my best friend.When we divorced,I didnt want to live anymore.It was like my entire life,had no meaning.I drank a fifth of vodka,& took about 15 sleeping pills.Needless to say,I couldnt even do that right.All I did was got sick as a dog.
Well,I would be alright,if I had something to do.I can paint,remodel kitchens,bath-rooms,install ice-makers,dish-washers,mow lawns,wash vehicles,any type of yard work.I cant understand why I cant find anything to do.
when my divorce was final,I wrote a poem,& mailed it to my exwife.I thought I would post it to see what others thought: On that specail day,you became my wife,a dream became reallity,& you changed my life.We said we would love each other,til death do us part.These words we said,came from our hearts,& I still mean it,even though we have part.Even though we are no longer togeather,I loved you then,& i will love you,FOREVER.These words we said,they were true,& I know there will never be another woman,not like you.Yes I will love you,til death do us part,these words I said,& they came from my heart.
I am still holding on although it's tough, I know that God has still been good to me and my children. I am a 34 year old, now separated mother of two boys. My husband left us on October 22, 2011 and my kids and I were evicted from our home December 20, 2011. We have bounced from place to place since then and I can get no rest until I find a home for my children and I. they have missed several days of school because it's been a task driving from one place to the other and still having gas to get them to school. I have tried out churches, Salvation Army, trying to borrow, and still no relief or help is out there for me. I almost want to give up but for my boys I must show strength. I need help. Is there any willing and able soul out there who can help us?
My wife and i moved to the Branson Mo area in spring of 2011.the armory core brought us here.with the hopes of a fresh start .we were told job was yr round include pay per month and FHU camp site.we sold what ever we could left the rest moved to MO .found out Armory Core job payed nothing just a FHU camp site.we worked it for 5 months with zero income no money left.found a seseanal job that ended in late nov.no money coming in cant get unemployement.my wife has a heart condition that requires her to take meds every day.no money to pay doctor for new script,no propane left for heat or cooking.o and FYI im not a bumb .i worked for over 25 yrs every day i could untill a pot head on the job got me hurt really bad.so been hard to find the job i can do.just any advice on how to get propane med script for my wife and maybe a little gas for truck to keep looking for work.
in response to Sophie 17...Contact the Aidpage Team for how to delete posts that far back as well as questions about how site work. They could answer it better than me.
Just look at the boxes to the right of the screen click the box that says Aidpage Team.
There is no need to be ashame of needing help. Everyone needs help at one time or another. Somebody somewhere in life 'did something' for all of us. And yes, I can prove it.
"Somebody changed our diapers, fed us, cared for us when we were babies". So, you see NONE of us made it 'own our own' without the help of anyone.
I know it seems like we did it all on our own. And, I myself have been guilty of saying I did it on my own. But,in reality none of us 'did it all on our own'.
Funerals cost ALOT of money. Its unbelievable how much money that is needed before we make our final exit in life.
Thank God 'air is free'. If it wasn't, alot of people would not be breathing. LOL
Have you thought about sending all those people who owe you money a little reminder note? Perhaps, reminding that you would apprecitate them repaying the monies owed you so you can apply to your mothers final expense. I know, I know. Its none of my business, just a thought.
in response to jimmy160...Jimmy160, I read on here that you help others, I was wondering if this is past tense or present? If you would like to read some of my post's mainly to Ekikaseven I use to be on here and then noone heard from me like I fell of the edge of the earth. I kinda did. My mother passed away in mid December from a fall (she was also battling Alzheimer's for 8 years I was her fulltime caregiver)and I am still going through such a tremendous time. Just getting up to go to work is harder and now at night O M G . I was not monetarily prepared for her to pass, funeral, flowers, obituary, food, clothes and was wondering if you still are a little bit able to assist. Only asking for food money and a little help with my electric or cell phone bill. Electric is off right now, I am at my sisters. I need $56.00 to get it on. PLEASE let me know if I am asking and you no longer are helping just please be kind enough to let me know gently as my emotions are on my sleeve so to speak. I hope I have not offended you in anyway... Sophie 17
in response to ekikaseven...Thank You for you early response, just wanting to know a little more sbout Aidpage. Can you tell me how I can delete 2 post and the words in them. They are still from Christmas and I necer received any help I did get the wonderful gift n card you sent but noone s else replied and I do not want any mixed messages where people think I have had help, where as I really do need some food help and really do need some help if at all possible on 1 major bill.I am reluctant to ask this is why I am sinking in my own boat. I have a lot of OLD friends Ekikaseven that I have lent money too and they know I really, really need it now but I am not the kind of person to demand it. I am a giving person myself and am ashamed to need to ask for help. My mother's funeral was a lot of money I did not have and it set me and my family back as I am sure you have an idea of what I am talking about with having a loss yourself.
Thank You for being here today
Sophie 17
in response to bookworm2011...If you would kindly contact Ekikaseven and find out that she did indeed receice a thank you note ( MYMOTHER PASSED AWAY RIGHT AFTER I SENT HER THE THANK YOU NOTE) we have already talked...
A far as help I NEVER RECEIVED ANY>>>> NOONE would help me with my wish for mom and I at CHRISTMAS
My mother did pass away before Christmas December 10th so I was not on for awhile. Then I get people jumping me for no reason when I never received help and still need it.
Sophie 17
Good to hear from you.
Obama can 'sing' too.
At least he does not have to worry about having a side job in case he does not get a 2nd term. LOL
Hope you get your wifi working good.
Have a blessed night.
hi ekikaseven. seen your here[green football like thing]. just wanted to say hay. not much to say lately that's annoyingly humorus. wyfy stinks presently. page is forever full of drama. i've got nothin on Obama. he's more comedic than i am. when he's done at the whitehouse? maybe he should replace Jay[leno]haha. OW[ozzie hit the perch] C-ya
in response to Sophie 17...Oh sweetie,
My heart goes out to you.
I'm just recently coming out of the 'fog of grieving' from losing my grandmother over a year ago.
Losing relatives is hard.
The very thought of losing my mother makes my heart race in a panic.
Of course, losing the people we love is a path that all must go.
I'm so sorry I never received your post.
Thank you for letting me know you received it.
There have many a many of people on this site who have received help form others. Some have been found to be scammers. Others have totally disappeared after getting help.
This really 'hurts' the one who has befriended the person & helped the person. The people who help others here,we are just regular people who often are in need ourselves. We have feelings too
That is why people who gave on this site got hurt. Many of the givers left or no longer give.
I am sorry what happened to you on that other site. I don't think I have ever heard of that site before.
I am not familiar with any contest giveaways as I do not participate in such.
Maybe, their are others on here who could give you more info on them.
I hope things get better for you.
I pray God will comfort you during your time o grieving.
in response to ekikaseven.... Hello Ekikaseven’s this is Sophie 17 (Cheryl) I wanted to first let you know so you ( and to whom ever the person that sent me a nasty message saying I did not say THANK YOU to you, but I really really did) know that I indeed corresponded back way over a month ago right after you sent the earrings and card.
I was very, very HAPPY to receive the gift from you and how appreciative I was I just found the post, showing that I sent to you.
I had closed out my account for a few reasons. So please if you didn't receive my heartfelt Thank You please do now. I also want to let you know I have been off of here for a few reasons. I had been a member of TREE OF WISHES and I think they think I received help (which I never did) you were the only one to ever correspond back to me. I have been blocked from TOW for some reason and it breaks my heart.
I lost my mother since I have been on here December 10 and I had made quite a few friends at TREE OF WISHES and now again I am back to none. I really was going through a hard time and my electric is off because I can't pay the $89.69( of which I asked for a little help at TREEOFWISHES )$56.00 THEN AND 3 PEOPLE OFFERED. I was questioned over and over for no reason. It was a mess I am really very saddened by the way I was treated. Noone else ever went through what I did to get a little help, and I have sent a lot of people there. When I lost my mother I had to help pay for flowers, obituary, food, dress, on and on unexpected money going out and it put me behind.I tried my best to explain it and I may have said a thing or 2 twice but absolutelu NO REASON to cause them to block me. SO now the friends AND MANY I made after mom passed I do not have contact with, and the help I was promised they made sure the people that offered had NO WAY of contacting me.
I am at my sisters for about a week (she has 5 children and is in no financial way able to help). I am lucky to have a loaf of bread at home. I was moms fulltime caregiver Ekikaseven’s and it has hit me harder, so I was off work for a couple weeks.
Why I am telling you all this is I do want to be friends I do need a true friend, I am sorry I had my account closed since I dont even know. And I need to know exactly how this site exactly works. I have tried once to reach out , but how do you go to contests giveaways? You were so kind and I hope you can see where why and my head and heart has been. Cheryl
DSHS cancelled my food assistance because I "dont have enough income to live on." They first told me they thought I had unreported income, and that my EX was living with me. I provided proof that he does not live with me and that he has his own place. Now, they just say I could not possibly be living on so little money. (I had a back injury and lost most of the use of one leg. Im waiting to be approved for SS.) We have very little income- about 300 per month. I dont pay any bills, as my sister is letting us live in her guest house for free. Please help, I really needed food assistance. What should I do? thanks
IM BERRY STRESD OUT IM ABOUT TO GET EVICTED FROM MY HOUSE AND GET MY ELECTRYCITY DISCONECTED COUSE OF WORK ITS BEEN HARD THIS FEW MONTHS FOR ME I BEEN SEPARATED FOR TWO YEARS ALREADY I WAS DOING FINE... see full post
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My dream in life has always been to be a photographer. I once was a wedding photographer for an all-inclusive company in Florida and I absolutely LOVED it! I let go of that dream for a while because I... see full post
well dont know where to begin other then i am a christian counting on the lord. i have been thru alot in the last couple of yrs. especially the past year.Cant find a job,or i cant refinance,maybe enou... see full post
Ok, I was told about this site form someone and figured I would give it a shot. They found a tumor in my husbands brain on Dec 16th 2011. He had surgery on Dec 19th 2011 and was told he has Stage 3 Gl... see full post
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To the attention of: Barack Obama, US President; Martin O'Malley, Governor of Maryland; US Senators from Maryland: Barbara A. Mikulski, Benjamin L. Cardin; US Representatives from Maryland: Andy H... see full post
Hi, as you can see from my last post I am not well and not able to work.
I have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and in constant pain. I am having an Angiogram on 30/01/12 for my heart and am also h... see full post
When the going gets tough, the tough get going?? Sometimes we need help beyond what we are able to do ourselves. I have found myself at this cross roads in life.
My son and I need to relocate to ... see full post
Just an update. We have received clothes after our house fire. We are still in need of everything else. These things would include beds, any furniture like tables, dressers, desks etc. Dishes or pots ... see full post
My sister is 22 years old, she has three amazing children, ages 7,3,2. She has been with the same guy for the past year and a half. This guy has broken her ribs, lacked her eyes, broken her personal p... see full post
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The Sacramento Resource Directory updates the entire database each year. Far too often people post health information on webpages and do not make sure the content is accurate and current. This cr... see full post
I want to get my G.E.D and then go on to college because I want to open me a small diner or country cafe. Iam an awesome cook and have had many people tell me this would be a great idea for me. Do I b... see full post
Hi everyone on Aidpage...
I posted in November for Xmas help for my 8 children with no responses. We unfortanetly had no thanksgiving dinner or Xmas dinner or presents. It's now late January and we a... see full post
