I found this site and was happy to know there are people out there who still care. I was my mother's caregiver for the last 5 years. She passed on Jan. 29th and I have been trying to get my life togeather since. It has not been easy. I have been trying to find a job with no luck. I think it is the economy and plus it is harder for people my age to find employment.I have exhausted all of my savings and I am just a month away from being homeless. I have tried to get help but it seems unless I have a job, I can't get help. I am in school and should graduate in April of 2010. I started online because I could not leave my mother and I call myself preparing for the future. I want to think positive but sometimes I get so frustrated. I am a 53 year old women, divorced, and about at the end of my rope. I am not looking for a handout, I just need a helping hand until I get back on my feet. I live in NC and it is cold. I may not have heat tomorrow. What keeps me going is my faith in God and the thought that if I make it until I graduate I will be alright. I have plans such as using my time for adult respite for caregivers. I know what it is to need a break both mentally and physically so I would love to be able to do that for someone. I just pray I can make it through these rough times so I am able to help myself as well as others. I pray for everyone who has posted.
