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Our names are Dawn and Brian Welch, still struggling to make ends meet and provide security in the midst of trying to secure more permanent and regular work. We've each obtained our Bachelor's Degrees (Brian has one in IT; I have one in Communications), yet the job search has been difficult and we find ourselves fearing the loss of our home and stability.
Brian continues to be very ill as he battles breakdowns, anxiety attacks and depression. He still has the same job for over 9 1/2 years, but it doesn't make nearly enough for both of us and he hopes for someone to give him a chance to get his foot in the door.
I, myself, am feeling myself falling apart from the weight of everything. I cannot get anyone to hire me on a more permanent basis. Even fast food won't even give me a look - and yes, I have been looking there (and everywhere) because I am desperate. The last interview I had last month asked me why my job activity is so sporadic. How embarrassing it is to say it's because finding a job is hard, but I do tell them I was in school during my searches and that's how I got my Bachelor's.
I do have a job right now (at XFinity Arena in Everett), but it's a seasonal job with only a few days a month. I still continue to look!
We can't even qualify for food stamps or cash because we do not have a child living in the home. Yes, I've tried. Several times, even using their online calculator thingie to see what I qualify for, always hoping things would turn out different. The laughable thing is that they say my husband makes too much! I've laughed weirdly at this, wondering how the state can think two people renting an apartment can make it on so little?
I feel embarrassed that we are asking for help in a time when everyone's pretty much down on their luck. We've tried selling off numerous items to try to make money, but that doesn't work if people don't have money to buy anything. Thinking of what everyone else is going through is probably the main reason why I've waited so long to ask for help again.
We need help with rent, as it is already late this month and they want it paid including late fees by the 17th or proceedings will start. We're also behind on many of our bills (phone, water, power). Any help will be wonderfully appreciated - we seriously just don't know what else to do or where to go.
PLEASE HELP. We will pay this forward as soon as we do get a chance to. That is our promise. THANK YOU.
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