I am a 22 year old single mother to a beautiful 2 month old baby girl. I was married for two years before I got pregnant, and had what most people would consider the "perfect life". I was in school, had a house, a brand new car, two great jobs, everything. At the beginning of my pregnancy, I found out that my husband had been cheating on me. Not only that, he was pulling out money from our bank account and using it on himself instead of paying the bills. Since I was working two jobs, as well as going to college full time, he told me what bills needed to paid every month, and I just wrote checks and sent them off in the mail. I didn't bother to look at our bank statement because when I asked him how much we had, he always told me what seemed to be an accurate amount of what should be there. During this time, I was getting notices in the mail about my car, our house, and all the rest of the bills that we had. He was getting them and hiding them or throwing them away. After he left, I started recieving all of these notices, and was informed that my house in forclosure, and I was in danger of getting my repossessed. Try as I might...creditors just aren't that understanding. I couldn't pull myself out. I lost everything. And...to put the icing on the cake, I broke my ankle and had to have major surgery. So, six months pregnant, and on crutches, I moved back home. I didn't grow up with my mother or father. My grandparents raised me. I moved in with her. She is retired and only drawing social security which isn't very much at all. She has given me a place to live and has helped out as much as she can. At the end of my pregnancy (about three weeks before I gave birth), she got very sick and had to go into the hospital. Her kidneys were failing and her diabetes had gotten out of control. Luckily, she was okay, and was out in about two weeks. Now she is back home, but has to be on oxygen all the time, and can't get around too great. So I am taking care of her and my daughter. I live in Texas, and it is extremely hard to qualify for assistance. I am fortunate enough to be able to recieve Medicaid, and that pays for my daughter's medical bills. I am trying to go back to work, so that I can help out with bills at home, and get back out on my own, but I do not have a car. I came to the site to see if there were actually people kind enough to help out. I pray every day and hope that someone will eventually come along that is kind enough to open their heart to my situation. I have always volunteered and worked at my church and helped people any way I can with the belief that when you help others in need, that someone will be there for you in your time of need. It is extremely hard to get anywhere in a big city without a car. People have asked me, "Well why don't you take the bus?" Unfortunately, that costs money, that without a job, I don't have, and it only takes you so far. I have job opportunities, but without any sort of transportation, I can't accept them. I want to get back to school in order to finish my degree. I do not have much longer to go, and am studying to be a kindergarten teacher. I am looking for someone to help me get a car....either by donating one, or donating funds.
Anyways, I know my story sounds almost ridiculous and far fetched, but if you could find it in your heart at all to help out, I would be more than greatful. It would be a life saver, and I would be able to give my daughter the life that she deserves to have. And if you are unable to help, I appreciate the time that you took to read my story.
