Thanks to a Fellow DUer:
Some of you know that I had a bout with severe sciatica that left me sans income for over a month and a half. I have been careful with my budget, so I had sufficient resources to cover half of the time I was laid low, but I needed help in a big way. Friends told me to create a GoFundMe page, so I did.
So many people came through for me! I am still blown away by the generosity of so many people I've never met, as well as some of my closest friends, many of whom themselves have been suffering financially. When I had received enough donations to cover my monthly expenses, I was beyond grateful. I figured I could handle the incidentals on my own.
This, however, has proved not the case. I have been working 25 hours a week, which -- at my current rate of pay -- barely covers my monthly expenses. Consequently, I am worried that my incidentals --my doctor and my vet -- will be sending me for collections.
So, a fellow DUer (thank you so much, and you know who you are) suggested that I renew my request for help. I only need a little bit, but it's beyond my means at present. If you can help, please visit my GoFundMe page.
It's embarrassing to have to ask for help, because I know I'm not the only one struggling. Many, MANY others have much more difficult situations. Still, you've likely heard me say this before: we have to have each others' backs. I promise I will "pay it forward" when I'm back on my feet.
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to tell you that I have NO idea who came through for me, but I greatly, greatly appreciate that person's generosity and I appreciate very much your gentle nudge to renew my request! I will now be able to pay off both of the incidental debts in full!!!
An anonymous donor came through for me and I am grateful beyond words!
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