Thursday, May 19th: Hi everyone, I’m Gemma, a bi, mentally ill disaster, who is in desperate need of help as I’m really struggling to pay off my overdrawn bank account, and now to make things worse, my rent is overdue now as well.
As most of you are already aware from my previous posts, I have been struggling financially these past few months due to my welfare benefit (Universal Credit) being under a review, which is due to my worsening mental/physical health and the UK’s controversial changes to how benefits are assessed and assigned. And at the moment, I’m currently struggling to get by, asmy application for Disability (PIP) was declineddespiterecently being diagnosed with PCOS & MDD, and due to awaiting DWP assessments, my debt from overdue bills is piling up which is making it difficult for me to get by.
And I know this is a huge ask, and I’m completely heartbroken to be asking for help again, but I still desperately need some as I don’t have anyone else to turn to, and I’m not due to receive my welfare of £317 until the 30th, but it isn’t enough to cover my rent, utilities, bills and groceries. Mybank account is currently overdrawn by -£117 and my overdue rent is £140.94, so my goal is £257.
If anyone could spare any amount to help me, even if it’s just £1/$1/€1, it would literally save my life, and sharing definitely helps just as much as donations. Nobody is obligated in any way to donate if they can’t or don’t want to, I know we’re all struggling right now.
Helping A Family Avoid Homelessness and Transport Loss
UPDATE:We have managed to get a payment plan to get her some breathing room for her vehicle. My fiance has been assisting in optimizing her bills since there’s a lot of things she’s just not familiar with. Any donations will go towards car, back payments, and bills.
Hey folks,
You might recall back in December I talked about a family member who is very precious to me. She’s a disabled single mom with five kids, four at home with her. I was asking for donations to help her and her kids avoid homelessness.
The family has been through a lot. Abuse, trauma, and poverty. PTSD, anxiety, and poor health have made it very difficult for them to move forward in life. It’s also why I’m not posting photos etc, the mother has asked for privacy given the things they’ve been through.
(Everyone is in therapy and such it’s just been A Lot)
This past year:
They lost their main monetary provider.
She had to have all of her teeth removed and had to have surgery on her jaw which she is still recovering from.
Had multiple issues with their apartment that required renovation etc.
One of the kids was found to have a pretty bad gastric issue that needs management.
Right now, thanks to the loss of a primary monetary provider in the house they’re at risk of losing a place to stay. They need help.
They’re getting help locally from organizations but she’s still not able to make ends meet.
This family is a family of survivors. They are hilarious, sweet, wonderful, and creative. I want them to be okay. I want them to not have to ring in the new year living out of their car or worrying about living conditions.
They don’t get enough in to keep bills paid and a roof over their heads. They didn’t have enough for Christmas.
They need money for bills and rent for the coming month. Their social worker, friends, family, and she herself have been desperately hunting for a place for her to live. She has assistance that will pay for housing but the number of people who are willing to take that assistance in her area is very low so it’s been hard to find a place, especially with a large family.
We could really use your help. You guys got her through December and January. Your continued support would mean the absolute world to her and her kids. You have no idea. Your donations could make the difference between them having a place to live, having transportation, having electricity, etc.
