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TorchTheWitch

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141. I had forgotten about him, too!
Wed May 6, 2015, 02:24 AM
May 2015

Last edited Wed May 6, 2015, 03:18 AM - Edit history (1)

I wrote to him a couple of weeks or so ago I guess it was and never heard anything back from him. Then just as I was talking to msanthrope his email popped up saying he wired most of the money. He sent me a few hundred dollars once before to help me with getting my upper denture done. We used to rent this awesome house with a pool and three other people back when I was just 24 or 25. Then he got a really good job in San Diego and I ended up moving to my own place, but I did see him that one time about 5 years later and he's not been back east since, but we've always talked all the time through email and before the internet on the phone every few months. He was just away for a couple of weeks and didn't get my email begging for help until this morning.

I think I forgot to tell you before that after both he and I moved out of that house the other 3 people got two others to replace us, and just something like 5 months later or so the weird kid they paid to cut the lawn set the house on fire while they were all at work, and it burned almost all the way to the ground. They all had renter's insurance though but losing mementos and stuff like that must have been terrible. The three people we used to live with there took pictures of themselves sitting on the soot blackened toilet in what was left of the downstairs bathroom and sent them to us. They were all drinking beer and grinning like it was the best thing ever that their house burned down with everything they owned. Turned out that weird kid that lit it on fire was lighting little fires all over town for awhile but they never knew who was doing it. I don't know how they caught him this time, but he very well could still be in jail.

I just realized I never put any money in the meter when I got to the court. And I actually lucked out with a spot right in front. After you go through the electronic widget when you first get in there's an absolute maze of corridors to get to the right office, and I was scared to death I'd get lost inside the courthouse and not make it to the clerk's office in time to pay. Cripes, my heart was in my throat the whole time since I got his email then went to the bank then the courthouse. Man, I don't know how I made it!

No more blood coming out of my nose. The whole thing is pretty sore though especially right where my nostrils are. It looks the same as ever though maybe just a wee bit swollen right around where the septum meets the upper lip. I just realized I've got a big bruise on my knee, too, but I don't remember hitting it on anything. I must have though.

Now I just have to figure out how to put gas in the car, pay the phone company before they shut me off, buy the uniform for work and OMG, buy my meds! Shit, I forgot about my meds. I have about a week and half of them left, but my Medicaid won't be approved for maybe a month yet. I think I'm ok with the other bills for a few weeks.

Thanks so much for vouching for me too, though I think it's just nuts that anyone needed to (and not like the vipers will give a crap anyway).

Man oh geez oh man, I'm soooooo relieved that my old roomie came through for me! The relief is just incredible. And I'm not going to listen to my family anymore. i'll never forgive them for this shit, but if anyone of them needed help and I could give them something, I STILL would.

OMG, I totally forgot to say thanks a million trillion for the donations and the kind words and just such generous offers of a place to go and everything! Yesterday I felt the worst I've ever felt and then today a miracle!

Yoshi and I have a chance now! Holy God almighty, losing him would just be the worst thing imaginable. I love love love him sooooooooo much!





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I'm going to be homeless [View all] TorchTheWitch May 2015 OP
This will be hard, but don't give up. You are worth more than that. Agschmid May 2015 #1
Is there a Red Cross near you? shenmue May 2015 #2
I have no idea actually TorchTheWitch May 2015 #6
Try calling the phone operator shenmue May 2015 #8
I have a possible rental for you...with dog...in Philly. msanthrope May 2015 #3
TorchtheWitch, Sissyk May 2015 #12
Bless you for your kindness.... Hekate May 2015 #18
A misanthropic person I am. An asshole I try not to be. nt msanthrope May 2015 #20
Aw, I won't tell anybody else Hekate May 2015 #21
I don't know why but I didn't get a PM from you TorchTheWitch May 2015 #26
maybe your box is full ? JI7 May 2015 #35
does that happen? TorchTheWitch May 2015 #50
just ask msanthrope to resend , send her a pm yourself JI7 May 2015 #51
ok sending her a pm would be better TorchTheWitch May 2015 #53
Is Moshi a Shiba? There's a rescue group near by.... bettyellen May 2015 #98
Resent. nt msanthrope May 2015 #84
You can also check CraigsList for rooms for rent- some allow pets, just have to go through them snooper2 May 2015 #117
That is what I like about you. Aerows May 2015 #65
Crabby is a polite term for what I am. Thank you, though. ... nt. msanthrope May 2015 #85
Curious cwydro May 2015 #108
It's not me she needs to contact, although I did include my number. msanthrope May 2015 #109
don't give up! BlancheSplanchnik May 2015 #4
Bingo! missingthebigdog May 2015 #16
Yup. Agschmid May 2015 #27
So sorry, this must be scary for you. You probably have these contacts through your case worker Jefferson23 May 2015 #5
I don't live in Philly TorchTheWitch May 2015 #9
I misunderstood. If your county is full, and you're homeless, try and go where there are Jefferson23 May 2015 #11
my case worker is from this county also TorchTheWitch May 2015 #37
The up side of that is you apparently get personal attention from your social services case worker daredtowork May 2015 #63
*crosses fingers about msanthrope's PM* nt steve2470 May 2015 #7
I don't get it *nt TorchTheWitch May 2015 #23
Post #3 above...nt SidDithers May 2015 #24
In your original thread I linked to TWO Akita rescue groups in PA KittyWampus May 2015 #10
Very good info! They will help you keep Yoshi!!! Pls contact them right away!!! bettyellen May 2015 #15
this is great since you don't have to give up your pet JI7 May 2015 #48
TWW- Texasgal May 2015 #13
OH NO, Torch!!! I am heartsick about this!! Moosepoop May 2015 #14
I'm so sorry A Little Weird May 2015 #17
Post removed Post removed May 2015 #19
The results are in for #19 post. I was the really diplomatic one. Katashi_itto May 2015 #22
How in the world does your family hammering at you SheilaT May 2015 #25
time TorchTheWitch May 2015 #28
So dealing with social services takes up all day every day SheilaT May 2015 #30
Yeah, she probably doesn't need your condescension right now. Offer help or keep your thoughts to Ed Suspicious May 2015 #31
I'm just trying to figure out what's going on with her. SheilaT May 2015 #34
I guess I don't know the specifics of this particular case. I was shocked at how pointed your post Ed Suspicious May 2015 #36
don't worry about TorchTheWitch May 2015 #41
You must mean something other than having pintobean May 2015 #101
T.T.W has a "history" of asking DUers for money Quantess May 2015 #146
Actually... pipi_k May 2015 #149
You should be ashamed of yourself mylye2222 May 2015 #39
She has started two threads already about her impending homelessness. SheilaT May 2015 #43
Very sad, and sadly true. Yet I remain genuinely touched by the offers of help from others. Hekate May 2015 #59
+1 nt Quackers May 2015 #95
+2 snooper2 May 2015 #96
The poster said nothing untrue. phil89 May 2015 #129
Jury results zappaman May 2015 #40
Lulz. Jesus Malverde May 2015 #44
Jinx! zappaman May 2015 #45
Obvious is obvious. Jesus Malverde May 2015 #46
Could I propose something before you jump to that conclusion? daredtowork May 2015 #68
Good comment +1 Jesus Malverde May 2015 #69
Thanks for considering that possibility :) daredtowork May 2015 #70
Living in SF you get a thick skin. Jesus Malverde May 2015 #71
This makes pipi_k May 2015 #91
If you would do that, I'd have to admire your incredible resilience. crim son May 2015 #115
Good post. cwydro May 2015 #122
Very insightful post. Unfortunately, SheilaT May 2015 #97
Consider this daredtowork May 2015 #142
One of the best posts yet. nt Hekate May 2015 #132
Thank you for the viewpoint of one who understands. Moosepoop May 2015 #140
Juror 5 ... sunnystarr May 2015 #135
Jury Results. Jesus Malverde May 2015 #42
What is wrong with you? Where is your empathy? akbacchus_BC May 2015 #62
You're skeptical because you've never gone through this kind of crap. Yes, it DOES take all day to underahedgerow May 2015 #76
You just rang so far a bell in me. mylye2222 May 2015 #77
I can understand this side of the equation. My daughter has been out of work for CTyankee May 2015 #94
Not Yoshi! OnyxCollie May 2015 #29
I haven't had any luck at all finding a temporary place for him TorchTheWitch May 2015 #49
Providing support for Akita owners: http://www.bigeastakitarescue.net/about.html bettyellen May 2015 #52
post 10 in this thread provides help for this JI7 May 2015 #55
I'm really sorry I son't know how to help you, but google the breed of yur dog and napi21 May 2015 #32
I have already posted direct links in two of TTW's threads for akita rescue in her area. KittyWampus May 2015 #80
Yup. cwydro May 2015 #82
How do you you know she didnt try? mylye2222 May 2015 #83
Good point, but seriously, are you on her ignore list? closeupready May 2015 #99
That's what I wondered too... pipi_k May 2015 #102
SheilaT can't be on her ignore list. pintobean May 2015 #106
So sorry. Look for a rescue place. roody May 2015 #33
Check on that PM... mylye2222 May 2015 #38
I'm sorry to read this post. Trillo May 2015 #47
I need to go to bed TorchTheWitch May 2015 #54
Get a rzst and then please keeps us updated. mylye2222 May 2015 #56
get some rest gwheezie May 2015 #57
I've been there and back (it was hell) but you can recover and start over. I had to give up my dog underahedgerow May 2015 #58
Very uplifting post. You have what it takes. I'm presuming life is No Vested Interest May 2015 #64
You're very kind. underahedgerow May 2015 #67
God bless you! sunnystarr May 2015 #137
I'm so sorry to hear this. TDale313 May 2015 #60
I am so sorry, I thought that the donations akbacchus_BC May 2015 #61
I don't know you that well as a newb. romanic May 2015 #66
To the good people of DU ThingsGottaChange May 2015 #72
Think A-Schwarzenegger May 2015 #73
Keep it to yourself. If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all. The people on this underahedgerow May 2015 #74
Post removed Post removed May 2015 #78
Thing is, this is General Discussion. KittyWampus May 2015 #81
We all make bad decisions sometimes... zappaman May 2015 #121
I got pilloried for cwydro May 2015 #123
you seem to be saying that everyone is intelligent and can make their own decisions CreekDog May 2015 #86
I know, right? cwydro May 2015 #92
Another pointing and judging response. mylye2222 May 2015 #75
Wow. Just when you think you've seen everything, this one comes along. Sheldon Cooper May 2015 #87
Judging is so easy ..... polly7 May 2015 #88
Staying in that home was a waste of money, to say the least. Quantess May 2015 #148
Same thing pipi_k May 2015 #153
Probably the most helpful post to the op. NCTraveler May 2015 #90
Seriously? Did I wander into a Republican board? CharlotteVale May 2015 #93
Helping vs enabling Bonx May 2015 #118
JURY: A-Schwarzenegger May 2015 #119
YOU think about it daredtowork May 2015 #143
Are you a veteran? man4allcats May 2015 #79
nope, not a veteran TorchTheWitch May 2015 #116
Google campgrounds. cwydro May 2015 #120
You said you have ten days. NCTraveler May 2015 #89
Yes, and? TorchTheWitch May 2015 #110
Lots of links cwydro May 2015 #111
TTW.. Dont spare your energy with this. mylye2222 May 2015 #112
So that means phil89 May 2015 #130
Don't spare your energy with...... NCTraveler May 2015 #151
I've always enjoyed your contributions here on DU and closeupready May 2015 #100
I don't think I'm on your ignore list, so here are two resources for you closeupready May 2015 #103
It might be good advice to have her clear her ignore list so she can see all the advice snooper2 May 2015 #104
Except some who are being ignored are simply black holes, closeupready May 2015 #105
There have been times in my life where help sounded a lot like disapproval. lumberjack_jeff May 2015 #107
they're temporary? TorchTheWitch May 2015 #113
You are very welcome, and again, I really hope you find a way closeupready May 2015 #114
You are running out of time! Contact all of them today please! bettyellen May 2015 #124
Just dont give up calling places for help Marrah_G May 2015 #188
Do you have to stay in Phili? Corgigal May 2015 #125
The generosity of people is astounding. A-Schwarzenegger May 2015 #126
That is so kind of you. Boudica the Lyoness May 2015 #127
It's not the jump, it's the offer. A-Schwarzenegger May 2015 #128
God, I've always wanted to live there in my old age! TorchTheWitch May 2015 #133
You do know Charleston has bars and needs bartenders right? riderinthestorm May 2015 #154
I know, right? cwydro May 2015 #158
rent free??? TorchTheWitch May 2015 #185
What a terrific thing to do. Marrah_G May 2015 #189
Glory Hallelujah! My friend in San Diego came through for me! TorchTheWitch May 2015 #131
Wohoo!!! Good news! mylye2222 May 2015 #134
A good Deus Ex Machina is always good to find seveneyes May 2015 #136
WOW! (nt) sunnystarr May 2015 #138
AWESOME!!! AWESOME!!! AWESOME!!! :-) Moosepoop May 2015 #139
I had forgotten about him, too! TorchTheWitch May 2015 #141
You got a job? B2G May 2015 #152
not yet TorchTheWitch May 2015 #171
Well good luck on the job. nt B2G May 2015 #173
So happy to hear this! Texasgal May 2015 #161
Glad to read this mariuma May 2015 #144
I agree ... sunnystarr May 2015 #145
This is like a continuing soap opera. cwydro May 2015 #155
Yep, they've been working on this conspiracy for a decade. JTFrog May 2015 #157
It's typical around here anymore. Texasgal May 2015 #167
She is the real deal. Texasgal May 2015 #162
What's odd is B2G May 2015 #163
There is, actually... pipi_k May 2015 #165
Some people don't like to Texasgal May 2015 #166
I guess it's possible she's not using her real name. nt B2G May 2015 #168
she is using her real name. Texasgal May 2015 #172
OK, thanks for the confirmation B2G May 2015 #174
I know someone who was scammed in this way too. cwydro May 2015 #176
Well then, you have to choice to Texasgal May 2015 #178
I'm not the only one in these threads with comments. cwydro May 2015 #179
Never said you couldn't Texasgal May 2015 #180
I was whining? cwydro May 2015 #182
I never use my real name online PasadenaTrudy May 2015 #177
You won't find my mother anywhere online, nor two of my brothers either. Sheldon Cooper May 2015 #170
So then she can't possibly exist? Sheldon Cooper May 2015 #169
From Where I Sit RobinA May 2015 #175
These court records... pipi_k May 2015 #150
Yes, cwydro May 2015 #156
Facebook page is now setup! B2G May 2015 #160
wait, so what happened? foo_bar May 2015 #147
Jeez, forgot about that as well. TTW hasn't mentioned that at all in her latest update riderinthestorm May 2015 #159
it's a little complicated how the court counts the days TorchTheWitch May 2015 #181
Have you found a lawyer to help answer it? tammywammy May 2015 #184
not so far TorchTheWitch May 2015 #186
OK so we have money for uniform B2G May 2015 #190
Very relieved for you! closeupready May 2015 #164
thank you so much! TorchTheWitch May 2015 #193
Oh, such a beautiful area of PA, along the river. closeupready May 2015 #194
this is awesome good news! steve2470 May 2015 #195
I don't post here much Stillwater May 2015 #183
thank you so much! TorchTheWitch May 2015 #187
kick Liberal_in_LA May 2015 #191
K & R !!! WillyT May 2015 #192
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