I am a 37 year old from south Fl. I have never taken government assistance, I've always paid my taxes. I just recently got hurt while working. Since I am a self employed construction worker. I do not qualify for workman's comp. I hurt my back when I fell 18 ft off a roof. I have no medical insurance. My M.R.I was 1800.00 alone, Just to find out I herniated two of my disk. I don't have the money for the physical therapy and chiropractic treatments.I tried for government assistance, But they said I made too much money last year. I told them I hadn't made a pay check in months. The best they could do was give me $20 a month in food stamps. So i have spent my entire adult life paying taxes and for what? I am about to lose my home. I don't know what to do. I am not permanently disabled. So I don't qualify for social security. I spent ten years of my life defending this country 88-98. This is the thanks I get. Sorry to bother everyone with my problems. Please say a prayer for me
Hi Everyone, I found a job and I think I am going to love it. It's going to be great being my own boss. Working when I want, and making as much as I want. If anyone is interested, contact me and I wil... see full post
Here since: Mar 5, 2010
Male, 40
self employed
Troy, MI, US
Languages: english
I am the single Dad of 3 great kids. My oldest is special needs and my other two are young. I have been self employed in the mortgage industry for the last several years in Michigan. I lost everyth... see full post
Here since: Aug 21, 2009
Male, 42
Welder
Arlington, TX, US
Languages: English
Thank you for taking the time to read my post. My story begins with a two story fall that fractured two vertebrae. I was running my own small contracting company. I was off of work 6 months and had to... see full post
Here since: Aug 15, 2009
Male, 51
RESTAURANT OPERATOR
Chicago, IL, US
Languages: GREEK,SPANISH,ENGLISH
hi, i am self employed father of 3, i work seven days a week, ive done well till this economy meltdown, im in the restaurant business, as you all know we are all suffering very bad right now, i ca... see full post
Here since: May 18, 2008
Female
Small printing business owner
Marietta, GA, US
Languages: English
...unlike so many in need, we don't have any kids, we're almost 50 and self-employed. When things were good for us we always helped our families for example my parents needed help with expensive medi... see full post
Here since: Mar 25, 2008
Male, 55
floor installer
Chesapeake, VA, US
Languages: english
Hi My name is Dale. I feel really strange doing this, but I don't what else to do at this point. My wife made a promise to a long time friend who has since passed on 2 years ago. The promise was that ... see full post
Here since: Dec 27, 2007
Female, 33
Stay at home mom
Languages: english
I am a mother of three truely great kids, 2 girls ages 7 and 12, and a little boy getting ready to turn 3. I love my kids and spend all my time with them while my boyfriend of 11 years kills himself t... see full post
Here since: Aug 31, 2006
Female, 49
Self Employed
Shelbyville, IN, US
Languages: English
Hello my name is Carmella Dunkin, I am a Christian and I love to sing Christian music, and work in the Theatre. I also design web sites and have a site where I talk about some of the things I love in ... see full post
Hello. I am not asking for a free handout here. I am a father
of 3 small children and a beautiful wife. I sell books on the
internet to pay the bills. We just make it every month. The
l... see full post
My husband, Charles, was diagnosed with cancel January of this year. I started my own business in April of last year. I had a dream and thought things would be great being my own boss until January ... see full post
Here since: Sep 21, 2007
Female, 60
Self Employed
Liberty, NC, US
We found out in January of this year that my husband has lung cancer. I own my own business which is failing because of having to take him back and forth to the doctor and hospital. He is ... see full post
