I must move in 15 days and I'm getting scared

I’m new at this and not sure how to phrase my situation. I have a very hard time asking for help. I've always been much more comfortable as the “giver” than the “givee.” But an accumulation of lost opportunities, promises unfilled, and just plain theft has left me no choice. I must leave my home of 29 years by April 30. For a number of reasons, I need to move to Michigan to be with my few remaining family members.

Moving is expensive, going up like everything else. U-Haul trucks get 10-12 miles per gallon in flat Nebraska. From experience I know it’s far less getting through hills and mountains. And, at my age and health, I couldn’t drive it myself, and anyone else would need food & lodging on the 5 - 7 day trip. My best option seems to be freight. I am hoping to find cheap transportation and will need to be able to get into an apartment of some kind, usually requiring first & last months' rent.

Staying in CA doesn’t seem possible for several reasons. And storage units here are expensive! Where I'm headed, I can get a good size unit for $30 until I can find a place to live.

I know many are in far more dire circumstances than I am, and if you only follow that trail there is no bottom. I have always given to others as I could: providing housing, paying off bills, spending time and care. I hope to be able to do so again. I never expected to be where I am now, but life takes odd twists and turns.

So I'm asking you to please help if you can (even $5 will help) and pass the word: forward the link, and comment or "Like" the posts.