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I Really Need Some Help [1]
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Date: 2022-09-06
Helping the pollinators
Hello, it has been a long time since I’ve written a diary; April of 2018 was the last time I made an appeal for funding. This community really came through for me.
I am an RN with only critical care experience, mostly ER. I am used to being the helper.
I had to retire on disability due to chronic progressive autoimmune diseases.
My older diaries are not well written, and I hope to be more clear in this one.
I was able to work part time in 2018, 2019, and 2020. When the schools closed for COVID in March 2020, I never returned. I believe that I had COVID because I was very ill with high fever, etc., but I’ll never know. I received Unemployment with the $300/week enhancement for as long as that lasted.
I was doing okay even after that ended, with careful planning.
I was looking at very limited work options, hoping desperately for a job without patient contact.
Then all the problems started and stacked up, as they so often do.
I developed a new neurological problem and was referred for more testing and treatment. My dog who has the allergy issues had a very bad flare up and had to see the dermatology vet. I should mention that I previously took her to this vet and she has been on allergy shots for over a year.
My car suddenly developed a number of problems.
I have paid for some of my medical bills but some were sent to Collections.
I paid for all of my dog’s vet bills and used Good Rx for her meds.
I diligently checked my bank account and all of my auto deduct bills have been paid.
I have about $20 until payday on September 21st. I will be getting rent from my boyfriend tomorrow. $600 less $105 that he will pay the pet sitter for me, from a time in July.
I bought a new refrigerator on credit back in October. When the trouble started, I stopped paying on this account.
This is perhaps my biggest worry. Wells Fargo offered to settle for 60% if I pay in full within 45 days.
The amount is $1288.63. (I think the refrigerator was just about that amount but they kept piling on late fees.)
Other financial concerns include my electric bill which is behind because I have just been paying the minimum to keep from getting service cut off.
Here is everything:
Electric: $373 Johns Hopkins: $164
Valley Health: $122 and $82
Collections from JH: $68
I am probably overlooking something, but this is what I have at this point.
Thank you to one and all who can be “helpers.”
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