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[alexisjane]

If you can help Dreams in any way, I will happily offer art or short fic as a thank you ♥ xx

Originally posted by dreamsofspike at In a Bad Way at the Moment...

So, I'm in tears as I type this up, because I was hoping not to have to do something like this. My family's been struggling financially for a long time, and we've been getting by, more or less, even if everything's been behind for what feels like forever... even if everything keeps slipping further and further behind as our income is always just a little bit less than our bills every month. :/

This past month was murder on us financially and emotionally and pretty much in every way. We lost a dear pet, we've been struggling to help my family with an urgent child care situation that came up suddenly (for which they're unable to pay us, so while I don't mind watching the children AT ALL, it's time I'm NOT getting paid for taken away from my work time). My husband and I have both been sick pretty much the whole month, and my transcription work has gotten slimmer and slimmer.

Then my car broke down. We scrimped and scrounged up every last bit we could for the $200 to get it fixed - and then my HUSBAND'S car broke down. Twice. The first time cost us just $50 for minor labor. The second time is going to be $200 and we just DON'T have the money to get it fixed, and he needs his car for work. We both need transportation, so we're basically using double gas money for me to drive to his work and drive back twice a day, on top of my usual travel expense. :/

Today, our water got cut off. And I simply don't have the $115 to get it turned back on. Not really sure when I WILL have it short of several weeks from now. I'm expecting that the gas and electric will be next, they're already past the disconnection dates - and we don't have the money to pay them and still have any groceries for this month. We can't afford to go to the doctor for our medical issues, and now on top of my asthma and and allergies and current stomach flu-ish junk I've got going on, we have no water in the house. :(

So if anyone could find it in your heart (and pocketbook) to help us in any way? It'd be so greatly appreciated. We're really struggling right now in every conceivable way, and the love I've seen poured out in this community over the years is an inspiration. Any little bit helps at this point - a few extra dollars in the gas tank, a gallon of milk or a loaf of bread - right now we're so much in need that even a few dollars would make a big difference.

If you can and wish to contribute, please use my paypal, dreamsofspike@gmail.com. So very much appreciated, love you all!

*hugs*
Dreamsofspike

Comments

[mangacat201.livejournal.com]

I'm on board, but I don't know how paying works... can you PayPal with just an email address?

[alexisjane.livejournal.com]

Yes, if you have an account. There should be instructions. Thank you so much for helping, Hunny. Let me know if I can make a little something to say thank you. I already owe you podfic, I know, but just say the word ♥ xxx

[mangacat201.livejournal.com]

Ok, I tried and I think it worked, it might take a little longer for the transaction to go through because of those pesky new banking EU stuff. It's on its way though. Oh... but she might think I'm my dad, because the account is in his name, LOL.

[dreamsofspike.livejournal.com]

I'm pretty sure I've received it, it was under a man's name and I wondered who it was, so it's probably yours! :)

Thank you SO MUCH, honey, you are such a sweetheart and so generous! It's going to help a lot, and my hubby and I deeply appreciate it! *HUGE hugs* :)

[mangacat201.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I only realized afterwards that it would probably show up under my dad's name and that I didn't sign the message any other way.
But I'm glad it seems to have worked and hope you manage to get on your feet again soon.

[alexisjane.livejournal.com]

Thank you so, so much, Hun. I owe you something sparkly! Just ask, okay. Whenever you want xxx

[dreamsofspike.livejournal.com]

Honey, thank you so much for sharing this!! <3 <3 <3

I'm in tears again but they're the good kind this time. *hugs* It's been a rough time and I am seriously so embarrassed to even have to MAKE a post like that but there's already been a couple responses and I appreciate you sharing this SO MUCH! You are an AMAZING friend!!

Love you lots!
DoS

[alexisjane.livejournal.com]

No more tears, Darling. And please don't feel embarrassed. So many of us have done this ourselves, we know how you feel and totally want to help! That's what we're here for : ) I hope at least that you get enough to get your water back on this week.

Love you too, Sweetie ♥ xxxx

[deceptivemirror.livejournal.com]

Hey, drive by commenter. How does one donate? I do not see a gofundme, or anything like that...

[alexisjane.livejournal.com]

Hey, Hun. I think if you have a PayPal account you can use dreams email (at the bottom of the post) to transfer funds to her. I haven't tried it myself but PayPal is usually pretty straight forward.

If you get it to work, I owe you something sparkly! : ) x

[deceptivemirror.livejournal.com]

I have no paypal :(

[alexisjane.livejournal.com]

Well, you could always ask Dreams if you could help in another way. She thankfully has her water reconnected now so they're out of the worst of it, I think, but I know she really appreciates all the support, even if you just wanted to send hugs : ) xx

[milly-gal.livejournal.com]

I've signal boosted and offered up anything someone might like in exchange for some help *hugs* xx

[alexisjane.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much, Hunny. ♥ xx

[milly-gal.livejournal.com]

Anything for one of our own! xx

[dark-rebel84.livejournal.com]

I am so sorry you are going trough such difficult times. I totally understand the situation, our is practically the same, both my parents are very ill,(my father had heart surgery on christmas) couple of months ago lost my job, and eventually i ended up with serious panic attacks and some heart problems after all the shocks i've gone trough in the last 2 years with them, my stressful job and my lack of social life, and every moment now we're expecting to be cut off from electricity, water and so on. I would love to help if i'd own a credit card or even a little money. I am sorry for unloading this on you, i just wanted you to know that i am around if u wanna talk, is at least i can do. I really hope you guys will be okay. Hugs xoxo