Emergency Financial Help Due To Severe Depression
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Due to my health issues, I haven’t been able to work as much as I normally can. I’m recovering from immense trauma. Both of my parents have passed away and I was a victim of domestic violence right after my Dad passed away by a family member. I took care of my Dad after my Mom passed in 2011. I landed out in College Station in October 2021, and ive experienced a lot of lonenliess here, which has caused the depression to get worse. I have FMLA for my panic attacks and depression, so I take off as episodes occur. Unfortunately, this isn’t paid time off. I could hardly get out of bed last month, or even speak to/deal with customers appropriately, especially the aggressive ones…I work corporate customer service (job is noticing my health is getting in the way). The paychecks for the past several months have been terrible. I’m still very behind on a lot of my bills. I also have to have internet to work so that cannot be cut off due to non payment. I have no family to turn to, and I’m turning to the community to help. I’ve sold almost everything I have of value (didn’t get anything of my Dad’s estate due to my family member manipulating my Dad into giving her everything). I’ve had to sell most of my record collection recently…trying to sell my guitar. All I want to do is get caught up and move forward…I’m all I truly have here, and I’m very worried right now. I have been trying to find a 2nd job, but I haven’t been getting any call backs or having any luck with getting interviews. I also have a mobility problem which limits my ability to work standing jobs for a long period of time, so I’m basically limited to a few hours a day of working on my feet…I work a sedentary job due to this. Could really really use the help, and would mean a lot if you can help.
Concerning my physical congenital ankle disability (rare in both ankles, formally called tarsal coalitions), I was denied Social Security Disability Benefits in 2015 or 2016 when I got my congenital mobility disability diagnosis. It took a MRI and like 3 doctors to get a diagnosis (if you know of anyone who needs a great orthopedic surgeon in DFW, refer them to Dr. Royer in Dallas…he knew EXACTLY what the condition was even before the MRI). We tried custom made ankle braces (way cool how they were made), but they just don’t work and tore up the inside of my shoes. The only other option is total reconstructive surgery on both ankles (one at a time). It’s a huge surgery and there’s only a few doctors in Texas who can do it…Houston and Dallas are the only ones I know of. None here in the College Station/Bryan area…I’ve already reached out to Dr. Royer about it. Basically, the government feels as though I can still work sedentary work, so denied me benefits. Obviously the next step would be to seek a social security disability attorney, which I did…he said it would be a very tough case to win because of my age (25-26 at the time). He states that he’s had cases where if there’s a job licking envelope stamps all day, they’ll deny you…mainly again because of my age…government feels there’s opportunity out there for people who are young…and while there is, in all honesty you have to have money and the mental room to succeed, which I simply don’t right now. I’ve thought about reapplying since my mental health is really bad right now, but I really want to try to heal from this trauma and push my brain into a new career path when I have the focus to do so. We’ll see. One thing about me, is that I NEVER lose hope. But for survival purposes, I might have to apply again. I just know people who receive those benefits don’t get much…cost of living is just getting worse. 
Custom Made Ankle Braces Which Do Not Work:
Parents’ Grave Stone (My Dad’s information wasn’t etched at the time of COVID but you’ll notice the placard)…I sang to him Give A Little Bit by SuperTramp while in the hospital and he barely let out a smile and mumbled the band’s name…I’ll never forget that:
Please consider donating if you can. I need all the help I can get. Thank you for taking the time to read.
I worded the first paragraph a little differently on my Nextdoor app so here’s that if it helps makes things more clearer…I’m not really good at these things:
“My name is Raymond. I’m 33. I’ve been a resident of College Station for almost 2 years in October. I moved out here from the DFW area after taking care of my Dad (passed from stage 4 cancer, and he also had a lot of chronic health issues that progressed). I took care of him for a solid 10 years after my Mom passed away (liver cancer). This chapter of jt life has been a very isolated period. I’m suffering from severe depression, so much, that it’s gotten in the way of work (I have FMLA). As a result of FMLA use (job protection), I am incredibly behind on the important bills. I’m unable to catch up without some help. Please consider donating. I’m currently seeking a second job, but my mental health and congenital mobility disability are limit what I can do. In all honesty, my living situation, stability, and housing depends upon this fundraiser. I am posting this GoFundMe in hopes of reaching the hearts of the community, because right now, I need the two of the most important things in a society; goodwill and love. Now that both of my parents have passed away, and I have no close relatives, I have no family to lean on, and unfortunately, no savings. Please help me if you can or pass along to anyone who can.
If you have anymore questions please ask. I feel transparency is important on these types of donations. I’d happily accept any donations if you can spare because I simply need it, being COMPLETELY on my own with all these things including my mental health affecting me, and I’m INCREDIBLY behind on bills. I’m grateful for having this opportunity to get my story out and reach out for help is a blessing. Last post I was harassed, bullied, and slandered, so please refrain from any of that, as I don’t need any extra stress or to be misunderstood. I am willing to be as transparent as possible, and I’m showing great vulnerability asking for help, which takes guts and strength to do. Thank you for taking the time to read.
Goal: $2,500. Again, I am ALONE in this beautiful thing we call life now. Please, consider donating.
Concerning my physical congenital ankle disability (rare in both ankles, formally called tarsal coalitions), I was denied Social Security Disability Benefits in 2015 or 2016 when I got my congenital mobility disability diagnosis. It took a MRI and like 3 doctors to get a diagnosis (if you know of anyone who needs a great orthopedic surgeon in DFW, refer them to Dr. Royer in Dallas…he knew EXACTLY what the condition was even before the MRI). We tried custom made ankle braces (way cool how they were made), but they just don’t work and tore up the inside of my shoes. The only other option is total reconstructive surgery on both ankles (one at a time). It’s a huge surgery and there’s only a few doctors in Texas who can do it…Houston and Dallas are the only ones I know of. None here in the College Station/Bryan area…I’ve already reached out to Dr. Royer about it. Basically, the government feels as though I can still work sedentary work, so denied me benefits. Obviously the next step would be to seek a social security disability attorney, which I did…he said it would be a very tough case to win because of my age (25-26 at the time). He states that he’s had cases where if there’s a job licking envelope stamps all day, they’ll deny you…mainly again because of my age…government feels there’s opportunity out there for people who are young…and while there is, in all honesty you have to have money and the mental room to succeed, which I simply don’t right now. I’ve thought about reapplying since my mental health is really bad right now, but I really want to try to heal from this trauma and push my brain into a new career path when I have the focus to do so. We’ll see. One thing about me, is that I NEVER lose hope. But for survival purposes, I might have to apply again. I just know people who receive those benefits don’t get much…cost of living is just getting worse. 
Custom Made Ankle Braces Which Do Not Work:
Parents’ Grave Stone (My Dad’s information wasn’t etched at the time of COVID but you’ll notice the placard)…I sang to him Give A Little Bit by SuperTramp while in the hospital and he barely let out a smile and mumbled the band’s name…I’ll never forget that:
Please consider donating if you can. I need all the help I can get. Thank you for taking the time to read.
I worded the first paragraph a little differently on my Nextdoor app so here’s that if it helps makes things more clearer…I’m not really good at these things:
“My name is Raymond. I’m 33. I’ve been a resident of College Station for almost 2 years in October. I moved out here from the DFW area after taking care of my Dad (passed from stage 4 cancer, and he also had a lot of chronic health issues that progressed). I took care of him for a solid 10 years after my Mom passed away (liver cancer). This chapter of jt life has been a very isolated period. I’m suffering from severe depression, so much, that it’s gotten in the way of work (I have FMLA). As a result of FMLA use (job protection), I am incredibly behind on the important bills. I’m unable to catch up without some help. Please consider donating. I’m currently seeking a second job, but my mental health and congenital mobility disability are limit what I can do. In all honesty, my living situation, stability, and housing depends upon this fundraiser. I am posting this GoFundMe in hopes of reaching the hearts of the community, because right now, I need the two of the most important things in a society; goodwill and love. Now that both of my parents have passed away, and I have no close relatives, I have no family to lean on, and unfortunately, no savings. Please help me if you can or pass along to anyone who can.
If you have anymore questions please ask. I feel transparency is important on these types of donations. I’d happily accept any donations if you can spare because I simply need it, being COMPLETELY on my own with all these things including my mental health affecting me, and I’m INCREDIBLY behind on bills. I’m grateful for having this opportunity to get my story out and reach out for help is a blessing. Last post I was harassed, bullied, and slandered, so please refrain from any of that, as I don’t need any extra stress or to be misunderstood. I am willing to be as transparent as possible, and I’m showing great vulnerability asking for help, which takes guts and strength to do. Thank you for taking the time to read.
Goal: $2,500. Again, I am ALONE in this beautiful thing we call life now. Please, consider donating.
Organizer
Raymond Bruce
Organizer
College Station, TX