laurah

The older you get, the better life gets. Liars, all of them lied!

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Offline | Member Since: 01/31/10 | Login Count: 19 | Profile Views: 185 | Last Login: 02/09/11

Biography

I am 50 years old this year, single mother of 21 yo daughter. She has finally moved back home after living in Arizona for the past several years. I can't begin to express my happiness & relief having her here. This might be what I needed to get things in my life on a more positive road. I have been going through a tough time the last few years since being laid off in 2008. I have struggled with being homeless since that time. I have no source of reliable income other than a few odd jobs here and there and have been selling at the flea market when I am able to get there. Fortunetly, I have been blessed with a few friends that let me sleep and shower in exchange for housework and food (food stamps). I have never had to ask for help until now. I have always worked and been able to support myself. I used to be independent and strong. I have lost hope and with no family support system, I feel my future is not as bright as I once hoped. I used to wear sunglasses because my future was looking really bright. I have decided to retire my shades at this time since my future hasn't been as bright as it once was.

My Purpose

I am trying to figure out if I have a purpose. I used to think my purpose was to help anyone who needed it. So I helped everyone who asked and those who wouldn't or couldn't ask but I saw they needed the help. Helping made me feel good about myself and I was happier. Unfortunetly, some of those I had helped chose to take my kindness for weakness and took advantage of my help to a level I never would have imagined.

My Interests

Doing Crafts, Watching Nascar, Coloring, Reading, Computer Games, Writing letters

Getting To Know Me
Other important people in my life. Name :Amber Rose Relationship: daughter Name : Lori Relationship: best friend Recent changes in my life : Unemployed, and homeless. Family disowned me because they chose to believe the lies others were telling about me. My boyfriend of four years came to the conclusion he no longer wanted to be in a relationship. My best girlfriend whom had helped me with a roof over my head by helping her brother with things after loosing his wife to cancer decided one day that I had to go because of reasons I don't need to bring up, and some I am still trying to figure out. Changes I never saw coming, let alone even think changes like this could come my way. What is most important thing in your life? My daughter and my sanity Pick five words that describe yourself : Kind, Friendly, Accepting, Understanding, Respectfull Can you juggle ? No What is your favorite day? Friday What is your favorite season? Spring What is your favorite meal? Lunch What time do you wake up in the morning? 7:00am If you could have one super power, what would it be? to heal Comedy or Horror? Comedy If you could build a house anywhere, where would it be? On a beach What is your greatest ambition? happiness Who is the person from you past you wish you could go back and talk to? My Dad What characteristics do you think you've inherited from your parents? Respect & Independence What do you never leave home without? My driver's license Who would you most like to meet? Jesse Ventura If you had a million dollars, what would you do with it? Share with others, pay off my debts, & live with no more worries

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My daughter, Amber and I

Journal

Still struggling!

Posted on Wed 18 Aug, 11:24 am

It has been quite some time since I have had the opportunity to vist microgiving. Nothing has improved since my last journal entry many months ago. In fact, life for me has not looked any worse.
I haven't been able to go online since I didn't have access to the internet. The reason for this is because the friends I was able to stay with lost their house and was forced to relocate. Once again I am homeless with no income which makes it very difficult to keep looking for a job.
I am having a real hard time realizing two years ago I was laid off and have been applying for employment faithfully with no luck. Since my first job at 15 years old I have never had this tough of a time getting work. When I moved to this town twenty years ago there was only three jobs posted in the want ads, I got one of those jobs. The economy wasn't much different then as it is now. So, I think something or someone is stopping me from getti >>>

Requests History

Temp Loss of Income

Disabled

January 31, 2010

Return to financial stability

Temp Loss of Income

Description: I was laid off in July 2008, then homeless in August. My unemployment benefits ended in September,I didn't qualify for any extentions. I have since been diagnosed with depression, anxiety disorder, and underactive thyroid. My state disability benefits ended in October 2009. I applied for Social Security Disability in November 2009. I was told approval could take up to six months,with a chance I may not get approved. I am blessed to have medical insurance.

My progress:

This is a one time only expense assistance request .

My message:

Supporting Documentation: laurah has the following documentation

Progress:

$ (0%)

Still needed: $2000


Request was active: 453 days

Request created: Jan 31st, 2010 \| Request views: N/A \| Request modified 1 time(s) \| Last modified: Jan 31st, 2010

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