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Hey everyone. I could really use some prayers. I'm really struggling with my mental health lately. Part of it is because my physical health hasn't been the greatest. I lost my SSI and my Medicaid and I have several health problems that I really need to see a doctor for but can't because we can't afford to pay out of pocket. I did reapply for Medicaid in the hopes that I can get approved again but it's taking forever and my injured knee is not getting any better. Neither are my other health issues. I also can't afford to buy most of my required medications out of pocket. I lost my Medicaid and SSI because Social Security says they overpaid me by $3000 and now they are demanding that I pay it back.

Another problem that I am having is behavioral issues with my son. I don't want to go into detail about it but we're getting all of the help we can. We're getting him into a psychologist but they don't have any openings until Summer. He also has to get screened for autism. That's all of the details that I feel comfortable providing.

The last thing that is causing my stress is the fact that my husband is working two jobs which leaves me to take care of our apartment and our son practically by myself. It also causes me to be quite lonely because I crave the time with my husband. Sadly, it's necessary that he works two jobs because if he doesn't, we won't be able to pay the bills. I can't work at all because of my disabilities.

Anyway, please keep me in your prayers. I'm really struggling.
 

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Dear Ave Maria, I will be praying for you as I can see what you are going through. May the Lord God come and comfort you through your struggles and give you peace and the strength to keep going, may he lift you up and hold you with his love. Life is a hard battle for many that's why we need God to get us through our days. You are firmly in his hand and he will never let you go.

Victor.
 
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Thank you for your prayers, everyone. I'm still going through quite a rough time. In addition to the injury to my knee, I've also been dealing with a stomach virus and had to go to the emergency room last night despite the fact that I couldn't afford to since my insurance hasn't been approved yet. My husband and I were worried that something serious was going on because of the intensity of the pain in my stomach. The one good thing is that it was nothing serious but only a virus.
 
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Will do. How are you now sister?

Thank you. I'm doing okay, but not great. I've gone through a divorce since I last posted, and I have no income of my own since I still don't have my SSI. Thankfully, I am getting child support so that does help, but my Mom is also having to help me with a lot of stuff. I had to move to a new city, which I didn't want to do because I only had a short time to find a new place to live. Thankfully, I'm living in a subsidized apartment where I don't currently pay any rent, so I have no income. I just got approved for Medicaid again, so that's a blessing. I'm trying to get approved for food stamps as well, but I've been having a bit of difficulty getting the papers they need. I also lost my wallet which had my ID in it and my social security card. It also had my Medicaid cards and Colton's stuff in it too. Thankfully, I still have my passport which I can use for identification. Please continue to keep me in your prayers.
 
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