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I am a faithful reader of "In your corner". I am sure you have heard stories like mine over and over. I am hoping that maybe you can point me in the right direction, because right now I am running in circles. It all started on April 16th 2008. I contracted MRSA from an unknown source. Since I was an Apartment Manager in a Senior Citizen and Disabled Complex, my boss felt it necessary that I go out on medical leave so that I would not infect those with compromised immune systems. Luckily I had short-term disability, so I had and income up until July 1st, 2008. I filed unemployment on July 13th as my employer terminated my employment. I received a letter from Unemployment on July 30th that I was denied due to a Disability. Since I was MRSA free and released from my Infectious Disease doctor on July 7th, I felt comfortable filing unemployment since I was able to work again. I appealed the decision from Unemployment and have not heard a word from them on redetermination. I called the Unemployment office and spoke to an "Associate" who informed me that I should file disability with Social Security as they did not know when my case would be reassessed due to the overwhelming unemployment rate.

I called the Venice Social Security Office, and explained the situation. They suggested I file for disability as well due to other health related issues. I have worked since I was 13, even after being diagnosised with fibroidmyalgia, a bone marrow disease and arthritis. Yes there are days that getting out of bed is a task within itself, but I got up and went to work Yes I have missed work (sometimes a week or two) because of my illness, but I still worked.

I continue to claim my weeks as UC has required. I have sent out resumes and applied at jobs in person since the day I was released from my doctor.

I am sorry for the drawn out story, but you need to know that to understand my IMPOSSIBLE PROBLEM.

I have had no income since July 7th, 2008. So here's the kicker.....The bills I have to pay until someone decides what program I qualify for.

Here are my Necessary Doctor Appointments & Necessary Medical Needs

Doctor Visits- $60 Each Week $120 more is the MRSA return

Medication - $170 1 time a month $200 more if the MRSA returns

Health Insurance $181.32 1 time a month $326 (estimated) when my COBRA kicks in October

Here are my Bills that must be paid in order to be in compliance with the State

Car Insurance $162.38

Here is my Must have bills that need to be paid

Doctor Bills Totaling over $1,500 after my insurance has paid ( They have been paitience

Total That I MUST HAVE and MUST PAY

$ 903.70 of all bills

If my MRSA comes back and I have to pay all my health insurance bills

I guess by writing this I am tying to find out what a person does when the find themselves in this situation. I have used up what little savings I have. Between my son going to College and my current situation, I have ran out of money. I have looked to agencies for help, but have been denied because I am a "one" person household but staying on my friends couch. Since my "friends" income disqualifies me from programs. Since I am not on her lease, and she has been gracious enough to lend me the couch in the living room as space is very sparse. My best friend is disabled and lives in a one bedroom 460 sq ft. If I lose this "friends couch" then I will have to live out of my van. I am lucky enough to have the food stamps so at least I can eat. Since I have written the previous email, my lving situation has changed. My ex-boyfriend has let me move in with him since my friend got in trouble for letting me stay there. I feel kind of akward since his we are not in a relationship but it is a place to lie my head down so I will get over the akwardness. Since I am sure I have bored you to death, I will get to the EXACT POINTS.

I am so desperate that sometimes I wonder....Is it even worth it? But then I think of my Bright and Handsome Son that I raised on my own, who deserves the trying to help with college and Most IMPORTANTLY am still trying to collect the $14,000 dollars of child support he still owes. I was collecting $66 a weeks, but that has since seized. He has a nice house, good pay, and a wonderful family. Perhaps he forgot about the first child he ever had.

I hope and pray that you read this and do not toss it in the garbage due to the length.

But there was so much to say and You ARE ONE OF MY LAST HOPES.........

I PRAY YOU READ THIS

Thank you,

Dana Goodin