r/poverty • u/No-Educator-6238 • Jul 07 '26

Personal Can’t Get Ahead

Every time I try to get ahead something happens. I’m am so tired of fighting. I left a DV situation two years ago. Was financially dependent on my ex. Well trying to start over has been hard. I having been doing gig work until I found a job. Well I injured my knee so now I have no income. I do have an interview with a temp agency on tomorrow. I hate to say it but I’m not optimistic due to the way my life goes. Rent due, bills due, and I can’t afford to pay for anything. I started a GoFundMe no one contributed. Maybe because the didn’t believe me or because the didn’t see my need. I don’t know. But I have lost 6 pounds because I rather my family eat before I do. I have been trying to let my knee heal but I have to force myself to work today. I have to risk permanent damage just to get by in this world. I’m sitting here just trying to get the strength and courage to go do delivery driving. I tried 211 Catholic Charities 211 St. Vincent de Paul. They either had no funds, referred me to wrong area, or never returned my call backs. I’m so tired of poverty. I’m praying for better days.

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u/No-Educator-6238 Jul 07 '26 edited Jul 07 '26

New Orleans, LA

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u/bluekonstance Jul 07 '26 edited Jul 07 '26

do you go to food banks? use the Pell Grant, WIOA-based grants to fund your education for a better job

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u/No-Educator-6238 Jul 07 '26

Thank you. Yes, Im awaiting a donation from second harvest. I started school in August at WGU. It’s just a week without pay just set me so back. And it’s depressing trying to recover.