Pictured above: my roommate and his wife and step-daughter.
So the short version of the story is: nearly six months ago, I moved out of my former roommate’s (Nathan) place, largely because he was starting a family and I didn’t feel it was the kind of environment I wanted to stay in. The monthly disability benefits I receive had been the main source of income before I left, due to the fact Nathan is disabled himself but still fighting to qualify for social security, and his wife has only been able to earn some money in the small town they live in by helping a friend of theirs clean house. And even then, she can only do so much between taking care of two children as well, one of which is only a few months old.
The plan that allowed me to move out to begin with was that a family friend of theirs had offered to cover the expenses, but due to some complications on the friend’s end, they’ve fallen short this month, and the electric bill is overdue and the house is now in danger of being re-possessed.
While I chose to live elsewhere, I’m still highly indebted to them for all the help they’ve given me. And while I’ve offered what I can funds-wise, I can only do so much on my own. Their extended families (even parents and siblings) are refusing them aid, and right now the only silver lining is that the family friend who was trying to help with the bills is letting them move in with them.
But they still need a lot of help with moving and storage expenses. If anyone is able to donate to ease this sudden burden on them, we’d all be incredibly grateful. Even if you can’t donate, PLEASE REBLOG for the slim chance that this can be seen by more people than I can personally expose it to.
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