Hello there,

I am 23 and struggle with borderline personality disorder and co-morbid bulimia. I went into intensive treatment from 2012-2014. I used up all my college savings to pay the medical bills (nearly $10,000), but still had to turn to my parents for help. Thankfully, I am in recovery now and doing well, despite the occasional minor relapse. However, I struggle with having financial independence. When I first went to the hospital, my mom was outwardly reluctant about the costs (her exact words were: "we shouldn't have to spend the family's money on a problem she caused for herself.") As a result, I feel immense shame whenever I ask them for help with money.

After treatment, I continued college but was unable to get financial aid because the government considers me a dependent until I'm 24 and assumes the parents will pay my tuition (which is definitely not the case). As a result, I'm waiting another year before continuing my degree, meanwhile trying to work and be independent by renting my own place. Living with my parents is like living in a pressure cooker...stressful, shameful, restricted, and every move is scrutinized.

My seasonal job ended a month ago and all the job options I had lined up fell through. For the past several weeks, I've been applying and even landing a few interviews, but I'm either not "experienced" enough or they don't like the idea that I'm planning to go back to school, limiting my availability. I'm also being picky about what kind of jobs I apply for. I've found I'm much more successful in recovery if I enjoy my work and also have the opportunity to be challenged, solve problems, and contribute my talents. That pretty much knocks out jobs like fast food or general labor. Recently, I've been second-guessing my preferences and thinking I should lower my expectations.

Between bills and rent, I've depleted all but $400 of my savings from my summer job and have no idea how I'm going to pay rent next month if I don't have a job in the next week at least. I'm ashamed of myself for doing it, but I stole some groceries the other day because I feel like I can't pay for food. I hate that I might be reduced to going to my parents again and my mom's scolding attitude about how I'm a financial burden and should be able to solve my own problems. I keep promising I'll pay them back, but haven't been able to.

I'm scared and discouraged. I want so badly to be successful and can't understand why nobody wants to hire me because every employer I've ever had has loved having me work for them because I'm dedicated and creative and learn quickly. I even tried re-opening my piano studio and freelancing my musical talents, but haven't had much luck with that either. 

Please: if you feel so inclined, I would appreciate any amount you are able to donate. I am determined to live and to recover. I aim to make a difference in the world and help people who have struggled with mental health as I have. Your generosity will help me through this rough patch and help me achieve that goal. 


Please send donations to: paypal.me/aspenleaf9

Thank you for reading; for listening to my story
Thank you for caring
Thank you for your help.

Sincerely, 
~Esther J.

Hello,

My name is Michael and I have currently found myself in a terrible situation, I have been laid off from my job...and my car was recently totaled....i have no where to live and am moving between different friends houses but will soon run out of hospitality...If you have ever been down and out i am begging you to please find it in your heart to do something and help me out. I do not know how i will be able to get by much longer without assistance. I beg you please help me....Im asking for $5000.00 to help me secure housing and a vehicle so i can try to get another job somehwere but any amount would be amazing. PLEASE HELP ME.  cash.me/$MichaelBlythe

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 Hello, Back in March of 2014 I was diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure, high blood pressure and enlarged heart. I didn't know any of this until it sent me to the hospital. I thought I had a bad cold that was keeping me from breathing. Imagine my surprise when they told me it was fluid on my lungs and it had my blood pressure going through the roof. Every since then I have been struggling to keep a job and take care of my daughter. I don't have a car so I worry how I'm going to get to work and back plus add a high stressed job to the mix and it makes my blood pressure rise. When my blood pressure rises I produce extra fluid in my blood which my kidneys don't always flush out of my system. 
So now I am on meds to control my blood pressure and congestive heart failure. Between paying for my meds, the rent, utilities and food I go broke. So now we are looking at eviction because I can't pay the rent. I have no family to help me out it's just my daughter and my son (who is struggling to go to college in California). My daughter has been by my side suffering with me. She wants to go to college and be an Criminologist. I love my kids and want to see them graduate from college. All I want is enough money to get back on my feet and start a healthy lifestyle for me and my children. $4,500.00 Whatever you can give will be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance and God Bless you all.  http://paypal.me/blessyou2

hi,  my name is Jeff, I hope you guys are well. I'm going to school at universal Technical Institute UTI. But  my car broke down in my timing belt on the ignition went bad. And I need some money to pay for the bill to fix it so that have transportation to a UTI School. I need help. Wondering if someone would have a heart to help me. I have a job but it's not paying well. I'm stuck and I hope you guys can help. Thank you very much. appreciate it. My PayPal link is: https://www.paypal.me/jeffreyharmon

Ihave been legally blind since 2009 .I am also homeless and receive a meager 786.00$ per month in social security.I only qualify for income based housing and have been on waiting lists for years.I am hoping that there is someone that would be willing to donate a functional travel trailor that I may place in an RV park or somewhere similar.I would be able to pay space rent.I am in dire need of shelter and also have a service dog.Wintwr is coming and my only placeto be in the winter is in high priced southern California.My funds are pretty much exausted by the middle of each month by living in motels.Help would be very much appreciated.Thank you and God Bless.My email is rhdix072859@yahoo.com. ph# 509 599 8007.

Hello there, My name is Michelle I am a mother of 3 kids and am so far in debt i can't breath. I am wanting to get a house at some point but i have so many bills i can't even save what's little i do have for a down payment on a mortgage... I am asking for money to catch up some of these bills or to maybe even help buy a house https://paypal.me/Schultz32 my kids need a back yard of their own!

is this real? how can I persuade you. that ill save. I guess I cant.  I don't know how cloase or how far this goes. I know. I am around close minded people. so when that comes to my personal life. I now NOW know I have to save.
why/ money is somewhat an easy thing for people out there. I would know. I used to be is a much larger position. now NOOOOOOOOOo. so my task is to get you to realize what I am saying to you. a dollar. random to me in my paypal would be something really nice. that would make me happy.

my pay pal is 

[email=aworkmansplace@gmx.com]aworkmansplace@gmx.com[/email]

what do you think you would think if you were on the other side thinking. maybe so a dollar every once andawhile could be a new beginning to somones life. and more. maybe that is the key I am suspossed to be trying for. since the time now is for me to save. maybe I already know I am suspoised to be asking for billions and 100's of billions of dollars from you. though I think if I cant my self make 1 dollar then why an how can I aceive more? just think about me some time. I live in a working mans life. I cant work. and this and that. all I want is to live life and not have to worry about money anymore. what did you think?

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I need money for a used car so I can get back and forth to work everyday I hardly have any money from paying so many bills and food please I need help around just 2000$ is all I need my PayPal is through my Email dakotalamb@ymail.com God bless you all and thank you all so much 

I had an emergency life saving cholecystectomy and being off work threw my finances through the wringer. I'm a 28 yo single mom of a 5 year old. Trying to keep the lights and the gas on has pushed my mortgage payments further and further. I don't have parents to help me, I don't have anyone. I've exhausted all my options and I don't know what to do. My income just barely breaches the threshold for state emergency relief. 
I need $1,000 in 26 days. If you can help me, I am willing to trade services or work out a steady and fair payment plan. Please please please help me!

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My name is Lorraine and I need help paying my rent and paying off a title loan,I'm about to be evicted,if there is anyone that can help me please,I need $1620 for rent and title loan.I have a PayPal account.Paypal.me/lorrainedougherty13 Thank you.