Rent Due, Lights Due, Scooby Dooby Do—What’s a Mom to Do?

I usually don’t like making posts like this but it’s needed. It’s very much longer than what I normally write

I ain’t gonna sugarcoat it—life has been lifing. Rent is past due, lights gotta stay on, and yes, I’m talking about medicine I need to keep myself healthy. Y’all know me: I try to handle my business, keep my faith strong, and laugh through it all—but sometimes, even the strongest women need a hand.

How did we get here?

My husband's father passed away last September. He was the one who primarily helped us when we got into financial difficulties. I’m the sole income provider because my husband is disabled and can’t work. My parents are getting older and dealing with their own issues, but they help as much as they can. We were also victims of an online scam where I applied for what I thought was a legit job—but it wasn’t—and they made off with my expensive iPad. That wiped out our savings. On top of that, I work a regular job, but they cut my hours, so my income is even tighter this month.

Now, I’m not asking for a handout. I do have products and services that can help you grow your business. But if you don’t have a business, you can also donate money. The total I need to cover everything this month is $6,000. If all you can spare is $5, that helps too—every bit counts. Once I get back on my feet, I plan to pay it forward to help someone else in this situation.

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