Three years ago, I lost my husband, 2 years ago, my daughter, son-in-law and grandson lost our 4-bedroom home and had to move into 1-bedroom apartments. During the pandemic my daughter and son-in-law both lost their jobs and when the rental assistance ran out, they moved in with his parents. My daughter is working full time now but not making enough to live on their own with the economy like it is. Now I am about to lose my apartment, my son and daughter-in-law need to move because the landlord is replacing the mobile homes on their lot with tiny homes. My daughter and son-in-law cannot stay with his parents any longer. I have tried to help them and borrowed against my car in order to keep going as long as we have but, I can’t do it anymore as I have reached my credit limit. We are trying to get into a place together to help consolidate expenses. Between both families they have 6 kids, 3 teenagers, one of which will be going into the Marines after graduation in May and three are under 10. We can put the 3 youngest in the same room and the older ones can share as well. My kids and grandkids are my world and I feel like I have failed them. I work from home and if I have no place to live, I’m not sure how I could continue to work either. And so, a vicious cycle begins.
If you know me, you know how hard it is for me to reach out and ask for help. At this point I don’t know what else to do. We are getting desperate, and I keep praying for guidance. So far, this has been the most common suggestion. I fear that we will all end up homeless and lose everything including each other. If you are able to help, please do. If you have other suggestions, we’re open to that as well. Anything you can do will help. Thank you,