shannon gorman - 24,000
i got myself into this situation by trusting the wrong person. i was engaged to a man who injured his back on the job. he fought for ssdi benefits for over 4 years. i took care of him while we waited. he had one prescription that cost $400 a month and that was only one of 4. i also had 2 kids to take care of w/ little or no financial help from the father. i did this all single handedly even after i was diagnosed with systemic lupus and told to get on disability. i struggle to get out of bed some mornings but i am still able to get out of bed and for that reason i refused. i worked 50 hours a week as a home health aide taking care of a 230 pound quadriplegic in his home. i let my self employment taxes for city, state and federal slide because we had a verbal agreement that it would all be wiped out when he received his lump sum payment. once he get the money he moved out leaving me w/ this debt i cant pay. i live everyday wondering if/when i will be garnished. if this happens i lose what little i do have. i dont own a home or even a car. i walk to work, grocery store, etc. i cant even afford to spend the $1.25 to wash my laundry. i do just about everything by hand now. i have been going through this for about 7 years now. it would be a dream come true for me to have this weight lifted off my shoulders. i hope you consider me as your family in need. thank you