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TC40
TC40
I am REALLLLLLY dreading the holiday season. It is making the depression I am feeling feel THAT much worse. It is supposed to be a "happy family time". I HATE the commercialized aspect. It makes me ill. I choose to continue to focus on the birth of Jesus.

I am getting food assistance. I applied for help with rent assistance and electric assistance. I have been able to pay my car insurance and phone bill. I am just feeling desperate all the way around. I have never been this far down financially. Like ever. Even when I was unemployed. All I can do is prAy. I thank God that I have a roof over my head, food to eat.

Any prayers or good thoughts appreciated.
spacekat
spacekat
Oh - I'm so glad you're able to apply to get assistance - I hope it comes through as soon as possible. I don't know what I'd do without health care/pharmacy assistance and free health care/Rx help (including dental and vision!) for my son. And I don't feel like we're getting a handout. We live simply - and sometimes you just need a little help to get you over a hurdle.

I'm so happy for you - TC. I'm sorry that you're so depressed. The holidays often make me feel awful, too. Sending loving, healing, light your way! ((((Hugs))))
JennS
JennS
I know what you mean. The holiday season is very bad for me.
Hugs and prayers for you.
PaganSpirit
PaganSpirit
I'm not in the holiday spirit either. Sorry your feeling so depressed right now. You may not have ever been this far down financially and I'm sorry that you are but you keep fighting which I think says a lot about who you are as a person. Hang in there TC and don't forget you have us to help support you.
beckyp
beckyp
I'm praying for you and your finances. I pray you find work soon. I'm glad you were able to find the assistance you need.
SensitiveHoboLady
SensitiveHoboLady
I'm glad to hear you are getting assistance. The holidays are indeed a rough time. Hugs to you for all of your hard work and perseverance....
dobiedots
dobiedots
Remember life is cyclical. Bad times..don't last forever, good stuff comes around again. You're a fighter, you'll make out ok. It's just a matter of getting through this period.

You are in my prayers. I went through pretty much the same thing in 2007, I thought I'd end up in the street. But little by little things started coming my way. It will for you too TC!
TC40
TC40
Thank you all SO SOO MUCH for being here for me!!! I don't feel so alone!!!
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