- My name is Elizabeth. I am a very hard worker. I’m used to working 80 hours a week and working 2 jobs to stay ahead, but I can’t work right now and I’m not really sure when I can go back. I got a serious burn injury on my face and ear that has left me out of work until my wounds heal. I wasn’t financially ready for something like this to happen. I didn’t have anything in my savings. I had to get a skin graft and it is just now starting to adhere to the wounded skin area. The donor area can take 6 to 8 weeks to heal and I can’t pay my bills. I just bought a house in December and would be devastated if I lost it due to non-payment because of this injury. I have no other income coming through. It’s very hard for me to even do this and get on here and admit I need help. It’s hard for me to put my pride to the side and actually admit I need help. I’m not one that usually asks for help. I make sure I work enough hours to pay all the things I need. I’m usually the one that helps everyone else, but right now I’m currently out of work until my wounds completely heal, which again can be weeks.
- I have a couple of shut-off notices and am behind on my mortgage. I know everyone is having a hard time with bills and whatnot, but if you’re willing to help at all, it would be greatly appreciated. I have no family or anyone else I can ask for help. I’ve called multiple community resources and the funding is just not available. There are not any places that help with housing costs and I live in Portage County, and because it’s so rural, resources are very limited. So if you are willing to donate anything, it would definitely be appreciated. Anything you are willing to give will go to the bills I owe. Thank you for reading this and thank you if you are willing to help. It will definitely go to a good cause.
- I have an 18-year-old daughter who is still in school. I have animals that need to be cared for and fed, and I have multiple medical appointments that I need gas to get back and forth to. It’s just a lot to deal with emotionally. The injury itself is frustrating and painful. I worry if my face is going to heal properly, and then there’s the other side that is frustrating and stressful, worrying about how I’m going to keep the lights on and keep a roof over our heads, and how I’m going to feed my daughter and feed these animals. To be honest, it’s just a lot to deal with and very stressful, which isn’t healthy for my healing process. So if you’re willing to help, that would be greatly appreciated. Anything helps. Thanks again