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I am a mother of three wonderful kids and married to a former marine. I'm going to school for my Associates in criminal justice and I want to be a forensic pathologist but not sure what degrees I need or what to do? I can't go into the police department because I have a bad ankle and can't pass the BLET. Is their anyone out their that can help me please?

Okay, I'm just going to put this out there 'cause as embarassing and humiliating as it is, we really, really need some help here:

I am asking if someone, anyone, can in some way, any way, help my young son & I obtain a clean, mechanically reliable, used car. The 2001 car we had we lost 2 days ago due to a hit and run that totalled our car, (I will not take up too much space going into it all here, but will gladly share all the details if you contact me) The big problem is, that I was supposed to start school (college) next week, a new job the week after that, my son was to go to summer school (he's receives special educational services) next week as well. And day camp for childcare. Now we are stuck dead in the water, unable to do any of that.

Please know that I am not above walking, bicycling, using public transportation ~ we always have done what we have to do. But our schedules (my son's and mine) are now about to change in a few days. Although all the changes are all positive in moving forward, none of those other transportation options will work now due to the distance and time involved. I have no family/relatives out here, (California) only just a couple of older Aunts and some cousins back East who are unable to help. That's all the family I have still living, so it's just me on my own out here to figure something out here. So here I am.

If there's ANY way you, or someone you know who can personally or through your/their business or organization help us; or have any positive suggestions or resources, please let me know asap. We are very limited on finances at the moment, but thankfully, that will change soon. So I'm willing to work out some kind of payment arrangement also. Or a loaner/rental. Or someone you know getting ready to donate a vehicle somewhere but would consider helping a small family personally. Anything. But for now, we, my son and I, could really use a bit of help on this one in regards to the car situation. If it makes any difference to anyone, I'm a US Marine veteran too, if maybe there's a former/retired Marine/military vet willing to consider helping another vet out.

If you're thinking this is a ridiculous thing to even humble oneself for, it's not, at least not in my experience. Ironically, prior to everything that happened recently, I actually directly donated 2 cars over the course of 3 years that I have had to help a family that really needed it: a 95 Buick LeSabre and a 99 Geo Prizm. I did it 'cause I wanted to help someone out in such a radical, and totally unexpected way. It was great; and when I get back into that position to be able to do it again, I will.  And I'm still glad I was able to do that at the time.

 Funny though, how stuff happens in life sometimes where you find yourself suddenly on the other end. Yep, pretty humbling, indeed. But my son is worth it. And I'm sure you would at least try for your family too, no matter how embarassing it would seem. Hope you guys never find yourself trying to make that determination; it's not fun.

At your request, please know that I will also be happy to provide public, community, and/or church related references to confirm our situation and legitimacy of need. Thanks so much for taking the time to read this. If there's nothing else you are able or willing to do but just keep us in your prayers on this, that would be awesome. Thanks so much!

I need just a little money for a great opportunity for my 14 year old son.  He is a great student, carries a 4.0 grade point average in advanced classes in public school and dreams of becoming a marine biologist.  He has a great opportunity (with very short notice to me) to go to the keys and ft myers and while there he gets to scuba and do several things with a marine biologist.  The cost is $200 for travel plus spending money.  He will be provided a place to stay and food while he is there for two weeks.  Please help this single mother of 3 boys trying to make my sons dream come true.  I only need a little help...I don't get any government assistance, I work 40+ hours a week and live paycheck to paycheck.  I just want to be able to give him this since he has given so much to my life and the life of his little brothers.  Thank you and may god bless you.

I AM A MARINE WIFE LOOKING FOR A LITTLE RELEIF SO THAT I CAN GET MY MARINE HOME.  MY BANK ACOUNT IS EXSAUSTED AND I DO NOT HAVE THE CASH TO EVEN GET 5 DOLLARS OF GAS TO GET DOWN TO PICK HIM UP.  I HAVE NO WHERE ELSE TO TURN.  ANY HELP WOULD  BE GREATLY HELPFUL

I HAVE A PAYPAL ACCOUNT THAT I JUST OPENED THAT YOU CAN SECURELY DONATE WHAT EVER YOU CAN.

GOD BLESS

If anyone can help with some money to pay some extra bill, please help

My wife and I are trying very hard to pay off our debt. We have stopped eating out, we dont have cable, we are surviving on the bare minimums.

This is the most humiliating thing I have ever had to do. I have never asked anyone foe money in my life. Ever since I was seventeen I have been on my own. I joined the Marines and was doing fine. I loved my job with the Corps,a nd I loved my life. Then I had a brain tumor. It was mis diagnosed as tension headaches and I never had it taken care of until I was discharged. Those of you who were in the military wont find it hard to believe that they never took a sincle cat scan or mri of my head. I didnt find the tumor until after I left the Corps.

Anyway, long story short, after two surgeries and a couple of years out of work while recovering from what the tumor had done to my body, my wife and I haven't been able to stay above water since. We really do try very hard. However, we just haven't been able to get ahead.

All we need is $5000 dollars to pay off our bills and get a clean start. I know it doesnt seem like a lot, but it truly has US in a strangle hold.

If there is anyone out there who is willing to help we would greatly appreciate it. This is our last resort. God bless. 

Hello. I am a 28 yr, single mother of two small children. I recently left an emotionally/mentally abusive, alcoholic husband in Illinois. I came home to California to visit my parents and decided to stay when the neighbor from across the street informed me of some horrible news. It seems that back when my husband and I lived with my parents, he came home with our oldest son one afternoon, and was so drunk, he could barely get our son out of the carseat from the back of the car. My husband has put our children in danger too many times to count, and I am not going to be a bad mother anymore and allow it to happen. I need to keep my children safe and secure.

My husband and his parents moved us to Illinois about 18 months ago. I left California, naively thinking that the promises my husband gave would prove to make our life/marriage/family better. He said he would go to school, attend counseling and that it would be cheaper and less stressful to live there. We were only "moving" to Illinois because there was a house waiting for us to live in. After he got into school, and I got a job, we would move across the river and into Iowa. My Parents, friends and relatives warned me about leaving. They believed there was something sinister behind it all. I tried to calm them and thought that I was doing something that would benefit my family. That was all I wanted. I wanted a clean, sober husband, happy kids and the prospect of saving money to eventually return to California to buy a home. None of this was to materialize, and I soon realized that I had been duped and lured into the middle of nowhere with no help to get away.

I found out he was drinking a little after six months of being there. For those that don't know, there is a law that keeps parents from leaving a state after the children have met the residency requirements. I found out the hard way, by repeated boasting from him and his parents of "Good Luck, you're stuck here" and "You can't go anywhere its against the law".

My husband, Zach, has attempted suicide. He has crashed our car after drinking and driving. He has repeatedly gotten drunk and fallen asleep while watching our kids, while I was working. He spent our savings on drugs. He firmly believes that he is a good father. He refuses to go to AA because "they're a bunch of old people with worse problems, and I don't believe in God". He stopped taking his prescribed medication because "He can do this on his own".

I stupidly stayed with him for over 5 years. I grew up in an alcoholic family. I didn't have a father (he died when I was 16 of a drug overdose). I truly believed that if I supported him enough, loved him enough, that he would be good and my children would have a father I never had. I realize, and its extremely sad and hard for me, that I have done a great disservice to my children and myself. I have entered into counseling, along with my oldest son, who is 4 years old. I am trying to make things right. I am trying to do the right and healthy thing.

My credit is ruined. We used credit cards to live on when money got tight. Things were not better or cheaper in Illinois. We were still living hand-to-mouth. I graduated from a technical college and became a medical assistant. I am a former United States Marine. I have always been the provider for my family. My husband refused to get a job, as it was "too stressful". While I went to college, I was pregnant with our second, and working full time.

I should never have moved. I should never have stayed with him. I should never have brought children into such a horrible mess, but I have them, and I love them dearly, and wouldn't change it for the world.

I am asking for help. I have NO money. I am going back to school to earn a BA in Social Work. My parents have already given what money they have, but it is not enough.

I have a court date for April 2, 2007. I have not been served, and have only a couple days left to answer back in Illinois. I need an Illinois lawyer immediately. There are two that I have talked to, one wants $1500 and the other wants $5000. The only things of value that I own is a 94 dodge minivan and my wedding ring.

Please. If you could help me, you would be an angel of mercy. I am an honest person, I am hard working. I am smart and talented. I am optimistic and do NOT want to believe that nice people finish last.

I am reaching out. Please, can anyone help me?

I am a 28 yr old, white female. I was born in California.

I come from an alcoholic family, but my mother did her best with raising two kids on her own. My biological father tried to kill her when I was 2 years old. She got away. He died when I was 16 of a drug overdose. She later fell for an alcoholic a-hole who did nothing but abuse her and free load off of her. I do not blame my mother for what has transpired in life. She held up well with the cards life dealt her. She never let me feel unwanted, unloved or ashamed of who I was, or where I came from.

In actuality, my childhood hardships strengthened who I am. I moved out when I was 18, after being the first and only member of my immediate or extended family to graduate high school. I pulled a 3.86 GPA. I was among the top 100 of my class. I had dreams and aspirations of college and more.

Since I came from a poor family, I didn't have money to pay for college. So, I joined the Marine Corps. I signed an 8 year contract and became a supply clerk. I earned the GI Bill to fund my tuition. I thoroughly enjoyed my service to my country. I would do it again in a heart beat. I was honorably discharged after 5 years of active duty (3 years inactive to remain) right before they sent my entire unit over to Iraq. When 9/11 hit, we were all in the warehouse watching the little black and white TV on the Staff Sergeants desk. I was ready and willing to fight back at those who so horrifically hurt us. I never got the chance. When it came time for re-enlistment, there were no spaces left in my job for me to re-up.

I had met my husband through the Marines. We were in the same unit. I had never truly fallen in love before and I'm not sure if I will again. I gave my all to my marriage. I have since learned, through counseling and Alanon, that I have a co-dependant nature and that's why I stayed as long as I did. I believed I could help him change, not change him. I truly, sincerely believe in the good of people and I had the mindset of so be it. I cannot think this way anymore. I do still believe there is good in people, I just can't keep giving and giving when its not healthy. I need to be the mother my wonderful boys deserve. I need to break the cycle and show them how to be normal, healthy, well-adjusted men. I have a strong will, patience overflowing, and enough love to get me through...however, that doesn't fund a lawyer. I will do whatever it takes to make life better for my kids. I am secondary, though I realize they need me.

I went to a technical college and attained an A.A.S degree in Medical Assisting. I went to school and worked full time while I was pregnant. I have a drive that keeps me going. I had our second son on a Thursday and was back to school and work the following Monday. There is no rest for the weary. I will continue to work hard because I fervently hope that one day, it will pay off.

I am going back to school to get my B.A. in Social Work. I want to help children and families get help out of bad situations. I feel it is one of the ways I can give back to society.

I truly want to be a good, honest person. I truly feel that I have always tried to be. I have made mistakes in my life and I want to learn from them and do better in the future.

If you ever have questions, please let me know. I am open. Thank you for reading.

I am an Enviromental Health and Safety Advisor.  I work offshore for an oil company known as Cal Dive International.  I have attempted to attend college twice now and still work; this has resulted in myself having to go to work full time to survive.  I do not get any assistance from the government (ie: Foodstamps, unemployeement, or earned income credit).  I would like to go to college online and still work at my current place of employment. I love my job and I want to continue to make our work areas safe, as well as instill a concious effort to safeguard the environment in our employees that work for the company.  I wish to find some type of assistance wether it be a grant or a loan that will allow me to pay for school and continue to work at my current place of employment.  I have worked very hard to be where I am at, however if for some reason i lose my job I will be right back at square one again having to work construction offshore or on land because I do not have a degree in my job field.  I a U.S. Veteren, however I do not qualify for the GI Bill because of time in service.  I am a fairly intelligent person and scored a 26 on the ACTs in 1999.  I appreciate your time reviewing this.