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momof4kiddos
Here since: Nov 13, 2006
Female, 33
STAY AT HOME MOM
BOYDS, Maryland, USA
Languages: ENGLISH
I am Poor

Hi my name is Megan, I have two kids and another one on the way and I am only 20 years old I have hundreds of bills that i have not paid, diapers to buy, soap and shampoo, I have been stuck with my kids father with no where to go and he doesnt do anything... i want to get away but cannot afford it, Im so poor i just want to die but i cant cuz i love my kids. I need money really badly.. no one has a job and the housing is paid for by our local metropolitan housing. It is in my boyfreinds name and I cant kick him out. And i have to wait 18 months to get on it my self HELP

A TEEN WHO DOESNT KNOW WHAT TO DO>PLEASE HELP ME

i dont think no one is willing to help me i think that u all wanted me to lose my mom so goodbye

For Justin
Here since: Nov 21, 2006
Female, 39
unemployed
Yantis---East Tx, Texas, USA

 I am a single mom of a 16 year old son who is terminally ill with a disease called Wegeners Granulmatosis.  I am not one to ask for charity, but this year I have swallowed my pride to do just that.

I am currently unemployed due to Justins hospitalizations over the last year.  We have lost EVERYTHING, right down to our home and vehicle. We have been staying with friends for several months now, even though it is not a home of our own it is a warm place to lay our heads.

I cant begin to tell you how overwhelmed I am emotionally and mentally, anyone who faces the fact your child is dieing can understand where I am coming from.  I lost my son James six years ago and now I am losing Justin. I keep faith that a miracle will happen, because faith and hope are the two things we do have.

It kills my soul  to know that Justin may face christmas morning with nothing.. I dont know what to do or where to turn to.. If anyone could offer me any help or lead me in the right direction to anyone who could help me out I would greatly appreciate it.

 

God Bless,

Sherry Gilbreath

TEENEEDYHELP
Here since: Aug 20, 2006
Female, 18
BAGGER/CASHIER
NEWMAN, California, USA
Languages: ENGLISH
Spryte
Here since: Feb 20, 2007
Female, 42
self employed (contractor)
Athens, Alabama, USA
Languages: English

I'm a 42 year old single female looking for help in getting dental work done. As a single mother of two, I have worked very hard to raise my children without the help of their father. Providing full support for my children, I have had to put my own health needs last. Having had no dental insurance for most of my life, I am now in serious need of assistance to regain my smile and my health. I have been told that it would be best for me to have all of my teeth extracted and dentures put in. While this is devastating news to me, it seems to be the only route to go at this point. Due to the severity of my dental condition, I have been told by three different dentists that oral surgery would be best since I have a lot of teeth that have broken off at the gumline. I am hoping to find someone in my area that would be willing to donate their services for free to help me. I can no longer chew most foods as I have lost all of my back teeth. I suffer from nearly continuous infections in my mouth and never feel good, or healthy anymore. This problem is not only ruining my health, but has taken away all of my self esteem. I love to laugh and smile and I normally work out in the public. For the past three years, I have stayed hidden away in my home, contracting work so that I do not have to be seen. Not only have I taken a serious pay cut, but I feel shut off from the rest of the world. I don't even like to have to go shopping for food, and when I do have to go, I try not to make eye contact with anyone. If anyone out there can help me, PLEASE let me know. I don't know where else to turn and I am so very depressed and miserable. My youngest child graduates from high school next year and it is my dream to be able to attend and feel that I can openly smile and celebrate this wonderful time. I don't want to spend the rest of my life suffering in pain and hiding from the world. PLEASE HELP!

Single Mom Needs Help To Get Car

Hi,
I'm a single mother in need of a car very bad, to get to and from work.My problem at this point in my life is i was with my husband and just could not stand the beatings anymore i had to get me and my son out of the situation,he keep the car and would not let us have it at all.I have now gotten a new place to live and found a new job,but the job is so far away i'm not gonna have a way to it,i have looked for a job closer but cant find one.I'm trying to start my life fresh for me and my son.My question is dose anyone know of any charity that donates cars to needy people?I have proof of the situation with my husband all the police reports and things, and proof of my new job and were its located.If anyone know's of anyone who can help me please let me know im in despreat need.If anyone can donate a car or help me get one please contact me.Thank you very much,
Donna
DentalChallenge
Here since: Feb 28, 2007
Female, 37
North Carolina, USA
**UPdate** 
Still no help!  www.AidPage.com is full of needy people and no giving people.

Hello, I am a 36 year old woman with what one doctor called the worst teeth he had ever seen.  My problem is that my upper jaw grew side ways taking my face with it.

This can only be correct through Orthodontics and Surgery at the tune of $45,000.  Of course, this is way out of my budget.  Since I was not raised to feel sorry for myself I learned to hide my smile and go on with my life.  All in all, I don't see myself as a person with really bad teeth unless I look in a mirror or at a picture of myself.

Every once in a while I get hopeful that I can have a nice smile.  I hear about smile makeovers and think, "Maybe, someone can give me one."  It would look very good for the people who volunteer to help me.

I cannot count how many times I have looked at Before and After pics on websites and think, "God, I wish I had the teeth before.  They are so much better than mine."  I am offering a challenge to an Orthodontist and an Oral Surgeon:  Is anyone willing to tackle a career Orthodontics challenge?
Dulce_Abuelita
Here since: Mar 21, 2007
Female, 47
Need PC or Laptop
La isla Del Encanto, USA
Languages: English,Spanish
Unfortunate Girl
Here since: Feb 1, 2007
Female, 24
USA

I am seeking financial aid from anyone who is able to help.  I am trying to get back on my feet but have student loans and credit card debt that I cannot get out from under with my current income.  I have a full-time job, and work part-time jobs in my free time, but I can not leave this debt behind me.  I am moving backward--falling deeper into debt, cannot pay my bills, and am being eaten alive by interest.  Please help me in any way you can.  I accept donations and feedback on my website.

Thank you for your time!

Butterflies for Mary
Here since: Apr 10, 2008
Female, 47
Care Giver
Lehigh Acres, Fl
Languages: English

This post is to help my family. My daughter was in a serious car accident in 06/2006 in which she sustained a severe brain injury and multipule broken bones and lacerations. The doctors told us there was no hope.Despite all odds she is home with now and doing quite well, however........

To make a long story short, our woes are; Her insurance has ran out and she needs ongoing thearpy to continue on her long road to recovery (she can possibly be walking with in a year)!

Also, she needs 24/7 care and her son 5 yr old needs quite alot of attention too! Because we have been down to one income for the last year and a half our funds are running out. We are behind in our Mortgage, and I can't seem to find the resources to gather the funds to keep us from loosing our home. Since I first wrote this I have been able to modify our mortgage, however it will mean paying more on our payments for the next 6 months.

Please donate anything you can. You can visit Mary's website @ butterfliesformary.webs.com

sivers
Here since: Aug 6, 2006
Female, 33
homemaker
colonie, New York, USA

My children are in desparate need of school clothes and supplys if any one wants to donate used or new items let me know. my 11 year old wears a size 11 regular and my 4 year old wears around a size four. Thankyou for listening and any donations even used would be helpfull.

sweetie_n_mo
Here since: Aug 31, 2007
Female, 32
Missouri, USA
Languages: English
I am a 31 year old married woman with an eleven year old daughter.
On May 18, 2007 at 3:30 pm our lives changed forever. My husband fell approx. 12 feet. He fractured his skull in 3 places, broke his sternum, broke 2 right ribs, he had pulmonary contusions, and he broke his back at T-10. Upon arriving at the hospital I was told there was little hope. They air evaced him 2 hours away to a trauma center.
He did survive, however things are very different. He is now a parapalegic. We went through so much, it was nearly a month before he knew who I was! He was released July 17, 2007.
We came home to no money and a pile of bills. As hard as it is just caring for him all alone, the worst part is the financial burden. We both worked and we did not recieve public assistance. I can't pay whats due much less catch up what wasn't paid while he was in the hospital. I'm so afraid. I have to catherize my husband every 4-6 hours to drain his bladder, do digital stimulation on his bowels, bathe, and dress him, do range of motion excersizes, etc. He is totally dependent on me. I do all this ALONE. I don't mind so much because I love him and he'd do the same for me.
We live in a trailer, not ran down but old, nearly 12 to be exact. I've always been one to spruce things up on a budget and I am quite the neat freak, I owe over $20,000 on it. It was to be our starter home. Our plan was to stay here and get it paid for in 6 years then get a house. We live in a mobile home community on a rented lot, I've been unable to pay the rent.
We bought a used vehicle in Feb. & I can't pay the note on it, it's in need of repair.
Little things I always took for granted like laundry detergent and bath soap are hard to come by. I feel so alone and embarrassed.
What am I to do?? We need help bad and fast! 
I am sharing my story with you in hopes that someone will help us.
Thank you & God Bless!
You can make donations to my family here:  https://www.fundable.org/groupactions/groupaction.2007-09-14.2440677602
PLEASE PLEASE HELP ME

I AM A STAY AT HOME MOM OF 4 KIDS 2,4,6 AND 15. DUE TO MEDICAL REASONS AND MY HUSBAND HAVING NO LEAVE WE ARE ON THE VERGE OF BEING HOMELESS. I HAVE NO MONEY, FOOD,DIAPERS AND NO HOPE FOR CHRISTMAS. I HAVE TRIED TO GET HELP WITH LOCAL PLACES IN MY AREA AND HAVE FOUND NO HELP.WE HAVE NO FAMILY OR FRIENDS AND I FEEL LIKE ITS ALL MY FAULT. PLEASE HELP IN ANYWAY YOU CAN.THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS!! MEGAN AND FAMILY

 

Well the evection noticed arrived to day...just in time for thanksgiving.Ive been trying to get help anywhere and every where.Sometimes i wonder why it seems like i cant get ahead or even on the line.Im a good person and i will give someone the shirt off my back and it seems when im in need im all alone. I guess im just loosing faith...I feel like im failing as a mother,Anyway enough of the sob story.I will try one last time to see if anyone can help.I was happy to find this site at first because i thought i had found hope but theres so many people that need help here and it seems some are in worse shape then others (if its not a lie or scam to just get money)(its sad that threr are people like that out there) Anyway If any one can help me or have any suggestions(believe me ive tryed many thing already) Please let me know. Good luck to everyone else in need and i hope everyone has a great holiday!!! (p.s i live in maryland) Mom of 4 kiddos

JessicaChilders
Here since: Aug 4, 2007
Female, 34
Disabled Mother
west frankfort, Illinois, USA
Languages: english

I am a disabled mother of five who is in a little finacial trouble. We survive off of my $623 monthly disability and we are beeing threatened by the utility companies that if we do NOT get our billd caught up and paid in the next 2 days they are shutting us off on the 21st day. Please I know there are good hearted people in this world who are willing to help and i just pray that you are one of them. Here is a runn down of the bills beeing threatened and i am willing to gie you the account information upon request so you can make a direct payment to the company, please just help me and my children.

Electric:243.63

Water:120.20

Garbage:76.76

Cable:72.95

Phone: 80.00

momof3boys
Here since: Dec 17, 2006
Female, 37
mommy
human fund
Niagara Falls, New York, USA
Languages: english

i am a mom of 3 young boys and we need your help.......8 days till christmas and i just received an eviction notice to be out by jan 3rd  if you can find it in your heart to help me buy my boys some presents and find a new place we would be very appreciative....we cant promise a payback because i never have an extra penny ever....but maybe you have an extra dollar or more for us......please help me help them in life!!!!!!!!they are innocent and affected by my situation!!! thank you so much for reading this and helping us!!!

SavetheChampions
Here since: Nov 17, 2006
Male, 36
warehouse helper
Aschaffenburg, Bavaria, Germany
Languages: english

We are a family of 4 stuck in a foreign Country with no hope on finding financially the way home in the near future. We barely make ends meet and barely are able to pay our Bills. My wife is unemployed and all I was able to get was a PT Job. Read our Website for the Full Story. We have a Autistic and speech impaired child that suffered the most by moving to Germany. We had great jobs back in the states and now by moving to Germany our Family life and situation went down the hill.
Rescue the Champions

Bring my Family back home!!! help us, we are so desperate.

Comment: Hi, I just wanted to post...
Note: This aidpage was started as a comment on "PLEASE EVERYONE READ THIS...."

Hi, I just wanted to post a short update on my sistuation for those who have cared. The court date came and went and we did not have the rent money so going to the mail box everyday is a littl estreeful im hoping to not get any eviction notice to damper my mood before the holidays anymore.Im hoping my landlords show some kindness for my sistuation for the holidays.Also i did apply with modest needs so we do have the green light and they have all the paper work showing i am not a scam artist.you can go on there site and see my family and donate if you want.We are in Boyds Md. I did recieve a letter saying we are approved for renatl assistance starting in jan. they will be poaying 200 of our rent each month so as long as we dont get evectied (because then it will just be nul and void) it is a blessing as long as i can keep my butt outta the hospital.(fingers crossed) I also am trying to help other needy kids for christmas (just in my county) I have a website www.santashelpersmontcounty@ya hoogroups.com if anyone would like to help out i would be truley grateful im surprised that my community have not helped at all yet and i have 25 kids that are not going to have a christmas unless i can get some people to help (4 of the kids are my own, but all the kids will get chrismas before mine do. im not doing this for me its for all the children) i HAVE TRIED EVERTHING TO GET HELP FOR THESE KIDS EVEN BEING FEATURED IN MY LOCAL NEWSPAPER (I can email a copy if intrested) Also if anyone has any ideas for me to get some help i would love to hear them!!! So, Thats my update a little more sad and depressed but im trying to keep my head up and keep the faith for the sake of my 4 young kids.I hope everyone gets the help they need and i pray for you all. Just keep the faith miracles can happen at anytime you never know what tomorrow brings.Happy Hoidays from my family to yours. Momof4kiddos
SurgeryforTanya
Here since: Mar 28, 2007
Female, 35
Clerical
Princeton, Texas, USA

I am a 34 yr old mother of three children. I have worked for the past 15 years in the Administrative field and had to leave my job for health reasons. I was diagnosed the first part of March with a mass on my heart and referred to Dr. Michael Reardon in Houston to meet with me and make a final diagnosis of the mass. It was determined that the mass is solid and blocking the blood flow to my brain.

I am seeking any help that anyone can give me, I don't have insurance and can't afford the medical bills.

Looking for help for a New Orleans family of 4!

My sister, brother-in-law and their 2 daughters lost everything to the hurricane. Their home was in Metarie. It was under 4 feet of water for several days. While it still stands, the damage was so that it will be uninhabitable for at least a few months. All of their furniture is ruined. The floors are destroyed and have to be relaced. The drywall throughout the entire house has to be torn down and replaced. They are, as of yet, unsure if the water damage to the inner walls is extensive enough to force them to tear them down completely. They also have roof damage, and every single tree around the house was uprooted and has to be removed. All of the appliances (washer, dryer, dishwasher, refridgerator, etc.) are unsalvageable and will have to be replaced. They aren't sure exactly how much the damage total will come to, but the number will have at least 4 zeros behind it. We just recently found out that their landlord did not have insurance on the house.
The only possessions they have left are what they brought with them to the hotel. A few outfits each, some books and movies, most of their photos, a laptop, their animals (along with several more they have rescued since the hurricane) and their cars. Everything else was either destroyed outright, is covered in mold/mildew, or is too water logged to save.

During the storms they took refuge in the hotel my sister runs in the French Quarter. There wasn't flooding or much damage caused by the hurricane there, but it was the central location that the looters and junkies flocked to. Along with only having enough food for a few days, having limited power for a few days until the generator died, and not being able to do simple things like bathe or flush the toilet for over a week, they also had to contend with the looters and general crazy people who flocked to the Quarter. They couldn't leave the hotel. They had to stay relatively quiet so as not to attract attention. They barely slept, especially my brother, who had to walk the building with a shotgun every night to try and keep them safe. My sister had to devise and teach her daughters an escape route should they hear gunshots in the building (I emphasis 'in' because you couldn't help but hear the shots from outside). They lived like that until earlier this week.
They are relatively safe now. They have armed guards watching the building, running water from the ground floor to the third floor (though it is apparantly unfit for human consumption, so they still have to rely on bottled water for drinking and any bathing), electricity, and they can leave the hotel as long as they're back by the 6pm city wide curfew. One of the phones in the building actually gets service (albeit unreliable and generally only at night) so I've been able to keep in contact with her.
The girls (one is 14, and the other is celebrating her 11th birthday this weekend) have lost everything. Everything. Somehow they're maintaining an optimistic outlook on things, and have been helping out as much as they can. You have no idea how proud of them I am.

Mostly, they need clothing (all kinds, for all weather), shoes, and money/gift certificates to aid in the house repair (Home Depot, Wal-Mart, Target, Sears, etc.). They've stayed at the hotel to work towards getting it operational again (so my sister can still earn a paycheck). My brother has been working as much as he can doing repair, clean up, and security work for anyone in the area that will have him. They are doing everything they can to help themselves rebuild, they just can't do it alone.

I've set up a PayPal account for monetary donations. There's not a fixed amount, so give as much or as little as you can afford:If you would prefer to donate specific items, or would be more comfortable sending a check payable directly to them, just reply with your contact info or email me (at es_sfx@hotmail.com) and I'll get you my address and whatever other info you'll need. They have requested their location not be disclosed, and out of respect for their wishes I will be sending everything to them directly. If that is in any way uncomfortable for you, I would suggest using the PayPal option as I would be able to generate a receipt for you through them.My sister, brother-in-law and their 2 daughters lost everything to the hurricane. Their home was in Metarie. It was under 4 feet of water for several days. While it still stands, the damage was so that it will be uninhabitable for at least a few months. All of their furniture is ruined. The floors are destroyed and have to be relaced. The drywall throughout the entire house has to be torn down and replaced. They are, as of yet, unsure if the water damage to the inner walls is extensive enough to force them to tear them down completely. They also have roof damage, and every single tree around the house was uprooted and has to be removed. All of the appliances (washer, dryer, dishwasher, refridgerator, etc.) are unsalvageable and will have to be replaced. They aren't sure exactly how much the damage total will come to, but the number will have at least 4 zeros behind it. We just recently found out that their landlord did not have insurance on the house.
The only possessions they have left are what they brought with them to the hotel. A few outfits each, some books and movies, most of their photos, a laptop, their animals (along with several more they have rescued since the hurricane) and their cars. Everything else was either destroyed outright, is covered in mold/mildew, or is too water logged to save.

During the storms they took refuge in the hotel my sister runs in the French Quarter. There wasn't flooding or much damage caused by the hurricane there, but it was the central location that the looters and junkies flocked to. Along with only having enough food for a few days, having limited power for a few days until the generator died, and not being able to do simple things like bathe or flush the toilet for over a week, they also had to contend with the looters and general crazy people who flocked to the Quarter. They couldn't leave the hotel. They had to stay relatively quiet so as not to attract attention. They barely slept, especially my brother, who had to walk the building with a shotgun every night to try and keep them safe. My sister had to devise and teach her daughters an escape route should they hear gunshots in the building (I emphasis 'in' because you couldn't help but hear the shots from outside). They lived like that until earlier this week.
They are relatively safe now. They have armed guards watching the building, running water from the ground floor to the third floor (though it is apparantly unfit for human consumption, so they still have to rely on bottled water for drinking and any bathing), electricity, and they can leave the hotel as long as they're back by the 6pm city wide curfew. One of the phones in the building actually gets service (albeit unreliable and generally only at night) so I've been able to keep in contact with her.
The girls (one is 14, and the other celebrated her 11th birthday Sept. 19th) have lost everything. Everything. Somehow they're maintaining an optimistic outlook on things, and have been helping out as much as they can. You have no idea how proud of them I am.

Mostly, they need clothing (all kinds, for all weather), shoes, and money/gift certificates to aid in the house repair (Home Depot, Wal-Mart, Target, Sears, etc.). They've stayed at the hotel to work towards getting it operational again (so my sister can still earn a paycheck). My brother has been working as much as he can doing repair, clean up, and security work for anyone in the area that will have him. They are doing everything they can to help themselves rebuild, they just can't do it alone.

If you would like to donate specific items, or would be comfortable sending a check payable directly to them, please email me (es_sfx@hotmail.com) and I'll get you whatever other info you'll need. Every little bit helps, and we are all so very greatful for the kindness and generosity we have been shown over the last few weeks. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, thank you.

swinton78
Here since: May 21, 2007
Male, 29
Charlotte, North Carolina, USA

Loving father and husband.

Nekara
Here since: Dec 14, 2006
Female, 39
4 Toes Up
Texas, USA
Languages: English & Sign Language
Teri
Here since: Feb 3, 2007
Female, 25
Advertising Consultant
This entire planet of people are in a organization, it's just whether we decide to help one another or not...
Florida, USA
Languages: Engligh, 2nd yr Spanish, and 2nd yr Sign language

Well, I pretty much said alot about myself, there really isnt much time to do much else, besides, work, kids, and daily responsibilites... :-)

I do like to go skating with the girls, travel, talk, laugh, live, love, and go swimming!

 

MAKE GETTING DONATIONS EASIER!!!!!

Dear Friends,

I have an idea that might make getting money easier on you.  The way the average positing is worded makes it hard for a contributor to make a donation.  You also would have to give out your physical address which is not very safe for some of you. My suggestion is that you consider opening a PayPal Premier account. To my knowledge, all you need is an address and a bank account to set it up.  Once you have an account, people can send you money from either their own PayPal accounts or using a debit/credit card.  PayPal does take a small cut from the money you receive.  You can then transfer money into or out of your bank account for free - it takes 2-3 days for the transfer to complete.  There may be other services that do this, but I am not familiar with any others.  Certain PayPal is amongst the most known trusted. You can reach them at www.paypal.com

Once this is set up, you will just need to give out the email address linked to your PayPal account in order to accept a donation. Perhaps one day PayPal might consider making receiving donations free, so that you don't even lose a few cents of the money you need.

If anyone knows of any other service  that does not charge, please post it!

Kathyjn
Here since: Dec 10, 2007
Female, 37
Administrative Asst./Sales/Notary
Languages: Engish

My name is Kathy, I have 5 children. I have been out of work on disability for 3 years and am currently trying to go back to work on a part time basis. I have been looking for jobs daily and have my resume posted as well.

My husband left the home recently and I am 1 month behind in rent, 3 months behind in the electric and phone bills and can't afford to have the gas on right now. I am not used to asking for anything,I always try to do things on my own. I have already discussed with my children that there will be no presents this year. However they do have family memebers that they will be receiving presents from and we do have a tree(artificial) and we have plenty of christmas spirit.But, having the bills caught up would be a good present for us to get started in the new year. I do receive child support for 3 of my children but groceries,clothes, shoes, toiletries and gas are about all that I can afford right now.

I heard about this site on the news about a month ago and now that I am in this position I figured that it was worth a try. I am trying very hard not to lose everything before I can land a job that will take care of the bills at least. I have had a couple of interveiws and as of yet no call. I don't know what else to do at this point and have no friends or family with any extra money that I can borrow from. I would greatly appreciate any help that I could receive at this point. I will give information of my landlord for payment and confirmation of receipt as well as the electric co. If anyone could help us.  Humbly yours Kathy

 

LETTER WRITING CAMPAIGN TO PAYPAL

Friends,

I just sent off a letter to PayPal asking that they waive transaction fees for people accepting donations from aidpage.com.  Now I don't think that they are going to do anything just because I asked them to, but perhaps if they receive emails from a bunch of us, it might get considered.  The email address of the PayPal president is  rdutta@paypal.com.  The email I wrote is:

"There is a site on the web called aidpage.com.  If you look at it, you will notice that it is mostly made up of people in horrible situations begging for money.  It would make is so much easier for them to accept donations if they were able to use a service like PayPal to do it.  The problem is that PayPal fees might be a hardship on some people who might get very small donations of just a dollar or two.  Could you find a way to allow them to accept unlimited donations for free? (I noted that the Personal PayPal account allows only a few debit/credit card transactions a year.  These people are suffering and every penny counts.

It would be such a blessing if you could figure out how to make this happen!"

Say what you want to say in your own words.  It is my hope that we will be heard!


Miracles Happen!
Here since: Apr 16, 2007
Female, 38
Single Mother
Carrollton, Texas, USA
Languages: English

Hello Wonderful, Compassionate World!  Here is my story

Merciful Compassion
'Krapalu'
Showing or giving mercy.

I am a single mother of an amazing little boy, who is the love of my life.  I worked my fingers to the bone in a great career, putting my blood, sweat and tears into a company for over 14 years.  It was the opportunity of a lifetime, and I was able to learn and grow with this company, starting out as a bookkeeper, and moving into a senior executive level.  I purchased our first home on my own, and it was our dream home.

My son's biological father was hardly ever involved in his life, never paid child support, and never helped with my child's insurance or any of the medical bills.  The father only came around to harass me when it was convenient for him.  After several volatile and abusive situations with this man, I finally decided that I needed to take legal action to rid myself of this man before my son witnessed my murder by him.

If anyone is familiar with our judicial system, it is not about right or wrong, or even the truth for that matter.  I hired an attorney to set up a Protective Order and Supervised Visits for my son because his father had already threatened to kill me, kidnap my son, and take him to Mexico where he owns property.   I took the high road during the entire litigation, always believing that the truth prevails.  Boy, was I in for a rude awakening.  The biological father put up the most vicious, vindictive fight against me, concocting the most malicious lies about me and tried to take my son from me.  Unfortunately, he was able to con an attorney to work Pro Bono for him, and I was in for the fight of my life. 

I do not come from a wealthy family at all, and worked very hard for everything that I had.  Well, the opposing counsel pulled many unethical and illegal manuevers during our litigation, and got my son's father out of over $20,000 in back child support, his portion of unpaid medical bills, and forced me to rack up over $200,000 in legal fees.  After four attorneys, selling my beloved home, losing everything I had worked so hard for, and going through my parents retirement funds, I kept custody of my son, but at a very high price.  On top of getting the father out of his financial responsibilities - the opposing counsel also got the child support payments reduced to nothing.  Please note:  the biological father is a trained nurse - but waits tables so he can hide his income and pay the lowest child support possible.

I had to sell my dream home to help pay legal fees in the fight for my child - but the worst part is that my parents had to help me with the rest of the legal fees and went through their entire life savings.  They are both retired and in their 60's and 70's.  They had been very frugal and spent their entire lives saving to have a decent retirement. 

Because of this litigation, my credit has been temporarily ruined after years of a pretty much perfect credit score, I owe my parents over $200,000, and have to start my life completely over from rock bottom.  My biggest heartbreak is that my parents are not even able to enjoy their golden years because of one very bad attorney, and my choice to leave an extremely abusive man.

I have been trying so hard to land a job, but with no luck.  I have asked friends and relatives for help, but no luck there either.

So here I am, On AIDPAGE.  I am completely broke, in serious debt, and desperately need help from any Angels out there.  I am not asking for a handout - I just truly need some help getting back on my feet to be self sufficient again.  My parents need my help.  My son needs me to be strong for him. 

I cherish helping and giving to the homeless.  I am very saddened that I am not in a position right now to be able to give back to those in need, but it is my top priority once I get back on my feet again.  Money and material possessions are worthless unless we continuously give back to those in need.

Thank you for reading my story.  If there is anyway that some Angel out there could see it in their heart to help me, my son, and my parents, the graciousness and gratefulness would be insurmountable. 

I would reciprocate in any way that I could - by providing my business services, running errands, doing odds and ends as a personal assistant - because I absolutely do not expect someone to help me without something in return.  I am a giver, not a taker - making this situation in my life right now very difficult for me.

If you see it in your heart to help our situation, I would be so grateful.  Please, please help us.  I have a PayPal account if anyone would be so kind as to help us.  God Bless All of You!

Thank you again for taking the time to read this!

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melika975
Here since: Jul 24, 2007
Female, 36
clerical
Michigan, USA
Languages: English

 I live in beautiful northern Michigan... well it used to be beautiful since now i am going through a divorce and my income is not that much. I cant even get help from the state.. they say i make to much money. I make $10.00 a hour for a family of three and with that i pay house payment and car loan and well gas almost got shut off phone could be next. Taxes are due on my home and i cant even get a loan. I fear every day when i come out of work my car is not going to be there. How can this be happening to me! Both of my parents are passed away, I have no one to turn to for help. I sit and wonder sometimes if my kids are happy with there life here. Because there father makes it look so much nicer on his end. Well that is my life in a nut shell right now.. Maybe it will improve.. God never closes and door without opening a window.

 

Single mom scammed trying to do honest work but now needs help

I was victimzed by a check cashing scam led by a European group. They contacted me through careerbuilder.com and hired me as a dontations collector sent me a cashier's check and instructed me by email to wire the money by Western Union. I deposited the check in my account and waited until I thought it cleared and wired the money.  I went to the bank to withdraw some money and I was told that my account was overdrafted by $3,444and the $1000 that I had left in my accoubtto live off of for the rest of the month ( the next 21 days and pay bills, rent was gone. I almost fainted.

I contacted the FTC,secret service, Western Union, the state attorney general's office and the bank who is investigating the matter. I am a single mom who is struggling to make ends meet. I even looked online at google.com, msn.com and yahoo.com to check the organization out before getting invoved in this. I have never done anything illegal in my life, I am not a criminal. I have worked in chid welfare for many years as a social worker and I love helping people but now I need help.

Despite my reports the organization has a website www.lsheltonhome.com and they are scamming unsuspecting job seekers if there bank does not intervene and not cash the phony checks. There are two websites with more information about this scam that I found last night. They are http://www.peopleschronicle.org/victims.html and http://www.webnetpresence.com/that have more information about this specific scam.

I am praying that someone helps because I am a honest person that was looking for extra work because I am financially strapped from month to month. All my funds have been taken by the bank and I only received half of my paycheck this month.

Anyway I don't know if my story is of interest of interest to you but I do not want other people to suffer as a result of these evil people.The  bank is holding me responsible for $4600.

I am single mom who gets paid once per month. My bank has tied up all my funds and I don't have a
savings. My rent check hasn't even cleared for the month and I may evicted from my home because I do
not have anyone to help me.

The fake organization is called the Lance Shelton Internationl Organization. There web page is
www.lsheltonhome.org Please do not be victimized. Any donations to help myself and my two year old son would be really appreciated. Thank you. nycndatriad@yahoo.com

astrobhadauria
Here since: Apr 21, 2008
Male, 53
Astrology
Jaipur, Rajsthan
Languages: English and Hindi

I am an Indian,and living in Jaipur,I am seeing everyone running in the city for the food,from morning to night and from night to morning,soem get job for the food,and some refused by persons,everyone want to live,and everyone want to save his body,there are three climate changing in the north India,heavey cold,heavey hot,and miner rain or heavey rain,Indian always think about the parmanent job,but there are not any permanent jobs for him,population is the great headache of India,there are not much food for 40% humankind,and rise,wheat,and patatos are head crops of the India,40% Indian eat one time food,everyone live with the helps of the tea,or other substutes of the morning,kids always depends on the tost,this kind of food is backed bread,and kids in morning you can see on the local shops,purcheging or begging,some are lucky,those find toast,and some are unlucky,those find the crual beat of his or her parent,Heart is weeping after seeing this position,when food is not proper for the people,and government going to declair about everythings is going batter for the India,political leader backing bread for him self by the helps of the nations,and there are not accurate report is going to him,not any person is want to give accurate report to nations those are always finding persons for the helps,for the making good for humanity. 

I am seeing when I am passing through foot path,there are people start to sleep in night,many accidents,I read in news papers,person killed by drinkers,those are operating vihicals uncontrolled,there are home less children,and home less old persons,children in day time start begging from vihical owners,some start to clean vihical by his or her wearing cloths,some start to beg,by the own ways,"Baba bhookhaa hoo" or by the voice "Bachchaa bhookhaa hai".after hearing this voice,I am feeling who is responsable for this condition,if it is humanity then what is the meaning of animal,or what is the differnce between street dogs and this type person,also I am abusing to God,for making this type situation in world,also in India,political parties are fully responsable about this situations.

I am a astrologer by proffesion,I am expert in reading palm,and when I am start to give some packets of food,those I prepared in my own,then I surprised,many hands want to take packets,when my cycles bag empaty by packets,then I feel,why God not giving more to me for distributing to all,or why not each person is thinking about the food for hungery persons,those are waiting full day for food on the foot path and on the gate of temples,and on the gate of railways station,crossing of roads,and on the religious place.

I seen and I asked for the situations for begging,20% persons,described me story,that story socked me,In India,banks are providing money helps to people,for making business,and for making house,every person want to live own house and every person want to make business for him,by the native property,or by the native land,people start to lened money from bank,and starts debits,after one season,business shut down,and bank recovered property,after this situations,there are not a way to live anywhere,women start to begging,or start to make works in the houses,also there are not a good situations to women,there are also hungery wolfs are waiting for this type ladies,they provide him money for the food,and after seeing the position of the family,they start to demand money,when money not paid by ladies,they start to make animal activities with him,after this type jobs,there are 10% ladies are start business for making money,and those ladies are replied thier answer,only banks are responsable for this matter.

Give me money,for food,I am selling my body,it is the reply of those women,I surprised after hearing this type answer,There are not water for making crops in the feilds,and there are not money to seeds fields,there are not money to pay bills of heavy electricity charges,there are not money to make house,Railways stations are full with this type persons,Bus stands are full with this type persons,temple streets are full by this type persons,and door of restorent,doors of religious places are full with this type persons,I think in mind,I am not alone in this world,I am making money by the astrology,I have one agriculture field,I sold that field,by the money of that field,I start feeding to poor,when find money by the astrology,I start helps to poor,My children all are busy with me,I am thinking If I am thinking this type,then why not you.Give helps to poor,those are helps less today,after some time,if they start any type work,or there are any thinking from the great nations of the world,perhaps there are changing about poor,and if political ways changed in India it means there are more relief to poor.

I seen in the wast places,there are some children searcing usable things from wast,like plastic,iron nails,metal parts,cloths,and more for selling them,there are cost of a computer in India,but not the cost of a child,if any child want work in the hotel,restorent,or any place where his or her stomach can fill by the food,there are more band about child labor,there are not works for the children,every businss man start autometic machines for making thier producton,and every one want to live far from the headache of the government policy,leaders are only you can see in the area,when elections start,and after elections,there are not any single visite in the related area.

I am seeing who is coming for making me helps,for food,for cloths and for the livings,I am seeing who is going to make caution to humanity,about this situation,and I am seeing who is going to cry in the world for the poor.Everyday I am going to near and near help less persons,I want to make him good,but there are not more with me,I started eat one time,I leave wearing cloths,only I wear one ganji and one tehamad,I am always tryinig to give batter life to poor,but I help less,I think if every one start to make helps by a single pony,then there are more and more ponies for the poor,and I can make helps by the strength,come with me and start helps,if soul in the body,and the name of soul is God,then why not you start to make worship to God by the helps to poor,come with me and start helps to day,write me about your own helps- Email - astrobhadauria@yahoo.com

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