I’m a single mom of three kids in Ohio and I’m sharing this because I’ve run out of options and we could lose our home soon.
My son is disabled (cerebral palsy) and has been in and out of the hospital recently which has caused some financial strain. Between hospital stays, doctors orders limiting how far we could travel, and the cost of keeping him comfortable during recovery, the expenses added up faster than I could manage. I also had to arrange childcare for my other children during his hospital stays, which added another layer of financial strain I wasn’t prepared for. Due to this I’ve fallen behind on bills. I’m doing all that I can for my kids. They need stability and consistency and the thought of uprooting them is something that keeps me up at night.
I’ve done everything I can think of. I’ve called every agency and resource available to me. I’ve reached out to everyone I know. I’ve sold everything of value I own. I’ve been denied for every loan and credit card because of my credit situation. I’ve spent days searching for solutions, making calls, filling out applications, and reaching out to strangers because every door I’ve knocked on has been closed. I never imagined I would be in this position, but life doesn’t always go the way we plan, especially when a child’s health is involved. I have half of what I need and I’m desperately trying to find the rest before I’m out of time.
My kids don’t know what’s happening. I’ve worked hard to shield them from the stress and fear that I carry every single day. All they know is that mom is here, and I intend to keep it that way.
I’m not someone who asks for help easily. This is one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. But my kids need me to put my pride aside right now.
If you can give anything at all, even $5, it gets us closer to staying in our home. And if you can’t give, sharing this means the world.
Thank you for taking the time to read this. 🙏