Rent, utilities, and medical expenses.

Some of you may know me, some of you may not. My name is Seamus and I seem to be out of options. For those who don't know me: I am a licensed and certified Missouri foster parent, I am a highly educated and diligent worker, I have dedicated my life to the service and assistance of others, I do not partake in the consumption of illegal substances, I do not regularly or even socially drink, I do not gamble, I do not shop at any high-end or even big box stores, I conserve and ration fuel in my vehicle, I am a very frugal and responsible adult.

In February of this year I fell unexpectedly ill, which caused me to miss work and subsequently lose my job. I was hospitalized for two weeks, which produced some rather large medical bills. Upon release from the hospital I found gainful employment, and I immediately began catching up on the medical bills; as well as my personal rent and utilities. A few months ago, the company I was working for had to lay off a few employees, and I was one of those unfortunate souls. Since I had only been working for a few months, I had not yet had the opportunity to build up any real savings to speak of. In fact every penny I had to my name went to my rent, utilities, and medical bills throughout these past few months.

During these few months, I have also been applying to no less than 12 jobs every single day. While these applications have yielded a handful of interviews, I have yet to secure employment. Even though I have decades of education and experience in certain fields, I have been applying to anything, and everything I could possibly do; even including entry-level minimum waged positions. As of yet I have received no job offers and I have no further prospects for any.

Day by day, I continue to fill out as many job applications as I can, as well as completing any and all side jobs (driving for DoorDash, babysitting my godchildren, hanging drywall for my sister, helping a friend move, etc.). Yet I cannot seem to find the employment I need. Which unfortunately means that my utilities, rent, medical bills, loan payments, and insurance payments are starting to pile up. Not to mention that I have very little fuel in my vehicle, nor have I been able to shop for groceries and personal items in over three months.

I am utterly embarrassed and frustrated to have to even think of making this account. However it seems that I find myself at the mercy of friends, family, and even strangers. If you are able to help by donating, and/or by posting and sharing this, please know that I am extremely appreciative and cannot even begin to properly thank you.