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UPDATE!! (As of June 1st, 2015)
We have gone through so much these last few years and always
managed to adapt and sacrifice where we can to keep moving. I am so
upset and embarrassed that it has gotten to this point, but we have
nowhere else to turn.
My parents separated back on 2010, but my dad filed for divorce last September. We used to be a typical middle class family. We owned a nice house, two cars, a dog, went on vacation once a year, and my brother and I were in private school. My dad lost his job and was unemployed for almost a year. My mom was still working, but it wasn’t enough to pay for everything. He found another job, but was fired from that one too. Then, he got yet another job, and then my mom’s position was eliminated, all in a two year span. Our house was almost foreclosed, but we managed to be able to sell it in a short sale.
They separated after they sold the house, and my brother and I went to live with our mom. Thankfully, she had a 401K that allowed us to rent a place and live for about two years before we were able to convince my dad to help us again. My mom found another job, but she was fired because of her health issues.
She started having problems walking. We found out she has a torn meniscus in her knee and a couple of serious back problems that cause her to be in pain all day. One day, she had stopped breathing, and we rushed her to the E.R. They admitted her for a week and ran a bunch of tests on her. They found that her lungs were partially collapsed, she has two masses in her pancreas and adrenal gland that may be cancerous, as well as high blood pressure, non-alcoholic liver disease, and diabetes.She can’t work anymore. She has applied for disability but was denied and is now appealing the decision.
When my dad filed for divorce, he cut back on the support he was giving us. When my mom was able to answer back and file for an urgent motion, he cut support completely. This year, he has given us a total of $200 back in February. The judge ordered him to pay my mom monthly support as well as all the months of rent and electricity that are past due. He hasn't done either, and we havent spoken to him since the hearing for the urgent motion on April 1st. He is now in contempt of court. My brother and I are looking for jobs while going to school and trying to sort this whole thing out. We have food stamps, thankfully, though it's only $194/mo. for the three of us. We also have full financial aid and scholarships for school which is how we are able to go in the first place.
It’s nerve-wracking to think that so many people will know about our personal problems, but the situation is desperate. Please help us. Any little bit can help, really.
We are so incredibly grateful to everyone who has helped us so far. You have all been an absolute blessing. Thank you! Please share this!
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