shannon gorman - 24,000
i got myself into this situation because i loved someone who took my kindness as a weakness :( we were engaged then he injured his back on the job. he fought for ssdi benefits for over 4 years but during that time i paid for his medical needs, one of his prescriptions cost $400 a month, and i had to let my city, state and federal self employment taxes slide. we had a verbal agreement that my back taxes would be taken care of once he got the lump sum but after he got it he decided to move out leaving me in this debt. i worked 50 hours a week to take care of him and my kids single-handed even after i was diagnosed w/ systemic lupus and was told i should be on disability. i refused to do that. i struggle some mornings to get out of bed but i am still able to get out of bed. on top of all this my mother passed having no life insurance to cover her funeral expenses. she did have some money put towards her funeral but only enough to be cremated. i knew her last wish was to be buried w/ my father so i paid the balance. i now live everyday wondering if anyone is going to garnish my wages and if that happens i will be homeless. i own nothing, not even a car. if i did at least they could take that to help repay my debt. i worked as a home health aide taking care of a 230 pound quadriplegic in his home over 11 years til he died the morning of september 2, 2008. he was still warm when i realized he was dead. i wasnt able to find work for 2 1/2 months but then found work in a daycare center. i love the babies but i dont get paid as well and am unable to catch up. this would be a dream come true for me to have this weight lifted off my shoulders after almost 8 years. i hope this message gets to you and you are well. i dont own a camera to submit a video but if you need to see a picture you can email me. thank you