I hate being homeless

[carolk1955]

Four weeks ago I left the personal care home where I was staying. I truly hated it there. My therapist took me to a lodge which she owns and I stayed there for about a week. I thought I would have to go to a shelter, but the local agency said since I am over age 60, they would put me up in a motel. I have applied for public housing and section 8 months ago. I am now at the top of the wait list, but they say they have no apartments available. I have to order out for my meals and I can only stay here until October 1, six more days. The agency wants me to look for housing and I've been trying to do that. The problem is the private complexes always do a credit check. Four years ago, when my social worker wanted me to move from my own apartment to a personal care home, I had to leave all of my possessions, furniture, and my car behind. Worst mistake I ever made, I should have just moved to a less expensive apartment. Unfortunately, my apartment complex charged me $3800 to dispose of my possessions. I had just gone on Social Security, so my income is only $1400 a month. I couldn't afford to pay the $3800, which means I get rejected from subsidized senior housing. I got free legal help, and her advice was that I should file for bankruptcy. Now I'm really anxious, because I'm going to have the credit problem no matter where I apply for housing. I have no family or anyone I could move in with.

[Vanessa707]

Hi Carolk, is there a way you can communicate with them that you need the date extended?

Hope you are holding in there xo

[AnxiousCanadianChic]

What about moving in with a roommate?

[Blueruth]

Is filing for bankruptcy doable? I have no idea on the process but it seems worth it.

[carolk1955 in reply to Blueruth]

I'm still waiting to hear from the bankruptcy attorney. He's supposed to call me.

[Blueruth in reply to carolk1955]

I would be following up at least every other day.

[Hidden]

Dear Carolk,You can file state of emergency, State of Need, with your Social Security Office, and hopefully they can quickly get you assistance. Much Love, jh

[Hidden]

Just want to say that my heart goes out to you. So it was 29 days ago you wrote this, where are you now?

[carolk1955 in reply to Hidden]

A local agency put me up in a local motel, but I still have to provide my own food. Finally, finally, public housing came through and I've paid the security deposit for my own apartment. I should be able to move in during November. I still need furniture, kitchen stuff, and bedroom stuff, which will probably take awhile. I don't even know what the rent is going to be yet, but I'm definitely better off than I was. I'm lonely and isolated here, and my hearing is getting worse, so I have to address those problems, soon I hope.

[Hidden]

Whew, you are dealing with so much!!! I had a section 8 apartment but I lost it because of an argument I had with the management all about paying my rent one day late. I wasn't evicted but they wouldn't renew my lease. Some of these landlords can be brutal, so don't be like me and always get the rent in on time. I'm living with my parents trying to regroup, eventually I might have to go to a group home. You're in a very rough spot, I really admire your bravery you are definitely a fighter!!!!! Keep calling around to try to get all the support you can. Don't give up hope.💖