My Mom And I Might Be Homeless In One Day · 2:44am Oct 2nd, 2016
A month or so ago my mom was diagnosed with Vikings Disease which causes bones and joints to curl up to the point where they can't be used anymore. There is no known cure for it. My mom got it from an injury at her job where she shattered her shoulder bones and all of the bones in her wrist. This caused her body to sustain a lot of trauma that triggered the recessive genetic disorder.
Since this has happened I have seen my mom in pain every day and basically watched her health deteriorate in front of me. On top of this she is having problem with her teeth but neither one of us can afford dental care or anything at the moment. So it's just been hard to see my mom basically falling apart in front of me and there is nothing I can do to fix the problem besides just try to help her rub her hands, take her to physical therapy when I get away from working, and just pray she will get better.
Because of my depression, social anxiety, ptsd, agoraphobia, and other physical/ emotional disorders I work out of the house but only bring in half of the rent. This is do to the trauma from my very abusive childhood, abuse at school, and extensive abuse in the workplace. My mom is going to doctors appointments and hasn't been able to find any work due to her condition. So we are in a very financially hard place right now.
My mom was denied payments from workmen's comp after getting diagnosed with Vikings Disease and we have no way of covering the extra portion of the rent each month. She was able to get an attorney for her workman's comp case, but her attorney won't be able to reinstate her monthly payments for another three months.
We are still trying to find a disability attorney to get her monthly disability payments in addition to workman's compensation. But her current attorney told her that she probably won't see any money from disability for one to two years, the way the current legal system works in my state.
We only have one more day to find the rest of the money or we will be kicked out of our place.
We've tried getting help from as many agencies as possible to get financial assistance but it's been hard. A lot of agencies have very specific requirements, like you have to have a child under the age of eighteen, you have to be a certain gender, a certain race, or certain religion to receive any financial help.
This whole experience has made me wonder why they have to divide the community services up in the way they do, when I believe that help should be accessible to everyone, despite their demographic. But unfortunately the way the system is, you have to meet very specific requirements to receive any kind of help.
We went to a pawn shop yesterday as well as a local used book store and sold what few possessions we had left in hopes that it would at least give us enough money to drive to a local shelter and cover other various expenses that come with moving (forced or not). We were only able to make fifty dollars from that venture at the end of the day, but we tried our best.
We are continuing trying to find as many resources as possible, but with only one day left, it is looking like we will be homeless.
My mom and I have been facing various issues for seven years now. We've been chased down by a family member who intends us harm. On top of that, we've always had something come up which hasn't allowed for us to save up.
When we first moved to the valley to escape my step dad, my mom and I lived with a publisher. My mom did the marketing and I did her website. But one day the publisher decided she didn't want to pay us and threw us on the street, so that was the first time we were homeless.
Shortly after we lived with a roommate who kept asking for more and more money (ripping us off) until my mom And i couldn't afford it and had to move.
The third place we lived in got flooded out and we literally had to leave with very limited resources within a week.
The place we lived now was infested with bed bugs shortly after which caused us to get rid of all of our furniture and most of our clothes. We still don't have any beds to sleep on because we can't afford it.
Now we are in a worst situation. We've been going through a hard time since my mom got her work Injury back in April. And it's only a miracle that we haven't been homeless for five months.
My mom was receiving a disability payments for her work injury but they cut her off when they learned about her Vikings Disease.
So now we are in a situation where we literally have no way of paying for the rest of the rent. And that brings us to where we are now.
I don't want anyone to be worried about our situation but I just want everyone to keep my mom and I in your prayers. We need lots of prayer and positive energy right now. Both would be very much appreciated.
So that's basically where I am at, at this point in time. Thank you to everyone who listened. I just needed a place to put out some of my frustrations. And I think that this helped a lot. If I am not on the site after this week, you will know why. Just continue to keep my mom and I in your prayers and send positive energy our way. Both are very much appreciated.
4236094 Thank you kindly my friend. Your thoughts and prayers are very much appreciated.
You know I will mate.
But I suppose we'll just have to wait and see what God has in store.
*hugs* Please tell me that the DHS office was able to help you in the least. Some kind of housing that you can move into for the time being.
I hope something happens that turns this around for you. I'll keep sending good vibes your way.
Glen Gorewood
I Hope you find way to overcome this situation and come out atronger for it your to good of a person for such a thing to happen to you and to kind a person to be homeless
I'll keep you and your mom in mind, Lyra. You've been a fantastic friend, and I hope to see you on here again some time.
Prayers for you guys... I hope you can make it through all right.
Oh dear
4236154 Thank you very much for the prayers. They are greatly appreciated. No matter what happens I am just going to stay positive and get through it the best that I can. Thank you for your continued friendship and support. Keep on being awesome.
4236164 We did get information on Section 8 Housing which we are going to apply for as soon as we are allowed to submit applications for the program on October 10th.
Thank you for all of the support. Your friendship means a lot to me. Many hugs to you.
4236172 Thank you for the positive energy and thoughts. Both are very much appreciated. Big hugs to you.
4236177 I am hoping that we will somehow be able to pull through as well. But no matter what happens, I just want to stay positive and keep on doing my best no matter what life throws my way.
I appreciate your encouraging words, your friendship, and support. I am greatful for all of them. Keep on being the amazing person you are.
4236179 Thank you for the positive thoughts and prayers, my friend. My mom and I need all of the positive vibes we can get right now.
I am always here if you need someone to talk to, advice, support, or a friend as well. Many hugs to you.
4236353 Thank you kindly, my friend. Your prayers are very much appreciated.
It's been a tough situation to go through but I am just trying to remain optimistic that my mom and I can get through this.
Thank you for your friendship and support as I am going through these hard times. It means a lot to me.
4236414 Yeah, things have been tough. But I am just trying to hold hope in my heart and not let things get to me.
Thank you for being my friend and supporting me through these difficult times in my life. It is very much appreciated.
Many hugs to you.
4236466 Thank you for the positive thoughts and prayers, my friend. Both are very much appreciated.
I value and appreciate your support and friendship as I am going through these difficult times. Keep on being awesome. And many hugs to you.
4236480 I love all of you guys too. And I can't wait to get through all of this so I can come back and reunite with all of my awesome friends.
I do hope your situation improves.
4236487 Thank you very much for your kind words and your friendship. Both mean a lot to me.
Just keep sending positive energy and thoughts our way.
And keep on being awesome.
Don't want us to be worried? How we can we not be worried about you and your mom at a time like this?!
*hugs*
I hope everything gets better. We will miss you. You're one of the people who make me like this site
4236489 your more awesome then i can ever be
4236533 I am just trying to stay positive and not let things get to me too much.
In some ways I am glad that I am going through all of this so I can have the experience to help other people who might be going through the same types of things at some point down the road.
I think everything in life happens for a reason. And if people can learn from my own stories or personal experiences then it is worth going through everything I have.
Thank you very much for your support and friendship as I am going through these difficult times. Both are very much appreciated.
And lots of hugs and snuggles to you as well.
4236563 I will miss you guys as well. I really value all of the people who I have met on this site. And thank you for the kind words as well. They mean a lot to me.
Just keep my mom and I in your prayers and send positive energy and thoughts our way.
Thank you for your continued friendship and support as I have been going through these hard times. It is very much appreciated.
4236637 I think you are an amazing person and a great friend. Keep on being your awesome self. :)
4236649 I am sorry to hear about your friend Mackenzie. I will be keeping her in my prayers. I hope that she can find the resources she needs to help her with her situation.
And thank you for keeping my mom and I in your prayers as well. It is very much appreciated.
No matter what happens I am going to have a positive attitude and just press through things the best that I can.
I think everything in life happens for a reason, and if I am going through all of this to help someone else who might be going through a similar situation down the road, then it is worth it.
Thank you for your friendship and support as I am going through these difficult times. It is very much appreciated.
Many hugs and snuggles to you.
4236715 *spread my arms wide* can i have a hug before you go?
because i do not want you to go i am sad
4236731 Sure thing. Many hugs and snuggles to you. I am glad that I have had the chance to get to know you. And I am honored to call you my friend.
With some luck I might be able to be back on the site soon and hang out as well as chat with you and all of my friends.
Just keep sending positive thoughts, prayers, and energy my way.
4236470 You too mate, and best of luck. I do believe with the Lord being the Lord, you won't need any luck.
4236870 This is very true. God always has your back. Especially when you are going through difficult times.
I believe that he will see us through.
4236883 I will indeed. And many hugs to you as well.
4236471 So in 8 days you can apply for it, still far too long to be living on the streets. Is there any kind of deal you can strike with your apartment manager for just another week or two?
4236960 We are not sure if our apartment will be willing to work things out with us in terms of the rent. It is something that we are going to talk to them about tomorrow.
Keep sending positive vibes, thoughts, and prayers our way.
And thank you for all of your support as my mom and I have been going through these difficult times. It is very much appreciated.
4236976 *hugs* I do hope things start to turn around for the both of you soon.
4236683 *endless snugs and
for you and your mom!* 
4236985 Many hugs for you as well. I am just continuing to hope for the best.
4237022 Thank you so much. I appreciate all of your support and encouraging words as I am going through these difficult times.
Many hugs and snuggles for you as well.
4237037 Very welcome! It tears me up inside that all I can do is hope good luck for you and your mom.
4237034 That's all any of us can do.
4237048 It's okay. I just appreciate the positive thoughts and prayers. I believe that they really help a lot.
4237074 Yes indeed.
4237098 I gotta give ya major props for sounding like you won't be giving up hope even at a time like this. It's inspiring.