Hello I have never done this in my life and I know a lot of people probably get on here and say that.

This has been the hardest two months of my life. I lost my mom in a horrific car crash on October 7. She was literally my rock. After this, I had to take every bit of my savings to pay for Attorney fees and to close out all of her affairs. I also had to pay two months of her rent, electric, storage, and water so that myself and little brother would have enough time to move all of my mom's belongings to a safe place. I can show proof of every bit of this. I have 3 kids and 4 dogs to feed. My mom's little dog survived the accident, but unfortunately, my dad's dog did not. I took in her little fur baby, and I am now raising him too.

I am already scared to death that I am not going to be able to provide Christmas for my kids this year due to me now not having any savings left. My kids are amazing and would understand but as a parent, it makes me feel like a failure. I am a full-time college student majoring in psychology and I have been applying to jobs like crazy over the last month but so far I have not been able to get a call back. Prior to the accident I had enough money to take us through for a bit because I was supposed to be brought back on to my old job, however, at the end of October I received an email from them letting me know that due to downsizing I would not be getting my old position back. Right now I need $100 for my electric bill. I owe them $302.71 but they agreed to put me on a payment plan. I have to pay $100 or else it will be shut off and no payment plan will be utilized. I have been able to hide a lot of the stress from my kids, also with everything they just went through, I certainly don't want them now having to worry about money.

However, if the lights get turned off I know they will be wondering. I literally maxed out my credit card ($150 worth) this week for groceries and have not got a penny left. My great grandmother gave me her pendant which is worth about $300. It would be devastating if I had to sell it but I may have to for Christmas presents. However, right now I'm more worried about keeping the lights on. Thank you so much, if you cannot send anything I understand. If you could just say a prayer for us and share this.