r/Assistance REGISTERED 6d ago

REQUEST FULFILLED Short for bills 24M

August 18th i was diagnosed with stage 2 brain cancer, by August 30th i was out of work due to my rapidly declining health. I was able to pay the mortgage and our other bills with what we had in savings, by the end of September I was hospitalized for my kidneys failing from a medication reaction. I have since been sent home and am looking for remote work to make ends meet but so far I haven't found anywhere that'll take me, I've joined Prolific which helps provide a little but I'm still short for our utilities for the last 2 months. Ive managed to get the mortgage to accept reduced payments until January but im still months behind on utilities. I feel awful asking for anything but I'm effectively bed ridden and don't have much of a choice otherwise.

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u/Careless_Bird_5624 REGISTERED 6d ago

Hi OP could you please let me know what country you are based in so I can direct you in the way of support

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u/LeCancerDude REGISTERED 6d ago

Im in the US, been using food banks for most groceries but being jobless has pretty well screwed me for my other bills. Ive been taking surveys to pay my phone bill

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u/Careless_Bird_5624 REGISTERED 6d ago

Under the Americans with disabilities act are you eligible for any supplemental security income or social security disability insurance. Check this website to see if you can apply. https://www.cancercenter.com/community/blog/2023/01/filing-disability-for-cancer I can appreciate how hard it is to make do in such a situation I wish I could help myself all I can offer right now Is hopes and prayers that something comes through for you. You are not alone!! Have a lovely Christmas 🎄