In the past 3 months my wife lost her job due to an injury but failed to file for workman's comp in time and is now awaiting her 2nd attempt at disability. I had a heart attack on May25th and doctors argued my actual diagnosis until about 2 weeks ago. They finally did a heart cath and surgery. I ran out of sick leave, comp time and vacation a month ago due to previous off-the-job injuries. We have had no income in a month and even when I am released to return to work (at a job that my doc recommends I leave due to my condition) I will not see a paycheck until at least mid August. We have a teenage son who as ADD, Asperger's and is bipolar and we cant even afford his meds. Because of my previous income we dont qualify for public assistance for another month or so. We have visited every food bank that services our location and are destitute. We are months away from any $ from short term disability and there are no work related resources. I have already lost my truck to the dealer and time is running out for us as a family. I have never asked for charity before in my life and have been working steady since I was 15yrs old. I am asking for any assistance I can get for my family in whatever form it comes in and from whatever source. Namaste, Om Shante.
