This is My Fight Song

This isn’t easy to write, but I’m at a place where I need to ask for help.

Since experiencing a three-week gap in pay between jobs, I’ve been living paycheck to paycheck—constantly trying to catch up, but never quite getting there. Right now, my bank account is sitting at a negative balance of -$332.38, and the stress is honestly overwhelming.

I’m receiving my final paycheck this Friday, but half of it is already committed to paying off a payday advance loan. Another portion is going toward my furniture payment—leaving me with very little to cover my basic needs or dig myself out of the negative.

I’m doing everything I can: job hunting daily, applying for unemployment, SNAP, and Medicaid, and even looking for freelance writing opportunities to try and supplement my income. Still, the reality is that I need support to make it through this rough patch.

If anyone is in a position to help in any way—financially, by sharing resources, or simply with kind words—it would mean more than I can put into words. Every little bit helps and is deeply appreciated.

Thank you for reading and for being in my corner.

PayPal: c6290 at hot mail dot com

Venmo: @ cac6290

Cash App: $cassaclark

If you cannot donate, please share this. I’m desperate.

Cassie’s 2024 Wishlist

 This year has been rough and I’m hoping next year will be better!

Money: After all my bills are paid I have a whopping $38 and some change left over per month. Rent is $700 with car note $170 and car insurance $70. Electricity is $50-100 depending on usage. Living the paycheck to paycheck life is exhausting and scary. I’m always scraping the barrel to afford gas, car maintenance/repairs (my car has so many things wrong right now but I simply cannot afford to fix it. Pray everyday I can get to work and back), laundry, and groceries. It’s just me and my only options are to live with my aging and perpetually abusive mother or just skirt by in my own place- I think you can understand why I choose to “just skirt by.” I’m due to graduate with my Associate’s degree at the end of this year and, if my health cooperates, am planning on getting a better paying job with it. In the meantime, I primarily (part-time) work as a nanny and recently signed up to do DoorDash and Instacart. I also have been applying to virtual tutor jobs as well. But alas money doesn’t grow on trees. Anything a kind soul can spare will go towards keeping me and my three kitties cared for. ALSO! I owe approximately $800 (miscounted previously, oy) in medical debt; I owe my local hospital system and the medical supply company for my BiPAP. I pay both companies $20-25 a month because it’s all I can afford, but would love to make a big dent in both. The hospital has already turned a portion of my debt into collections as of this writing.I have PayPal, Venmo, and Cash App. Addresses under a cut below. 

Gluten and sugar free recipes that are simple and cheap: I had to go gluten and sugar free this year due to health issues. I have a crockpot and air fryer. I’m already getting tired of eating the same things all the time. Need some new recipes. 

Amazon Wishlist: There’s a couple “for fun” things on here, but it’s primarily home essentials. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/YLT6QJM5TBKB?ref_=wl_share 

Good wishes for my health, finances, and getting into income based housing. I was denied due to my credit history and now am appealing. This year has been one for the books, I’m telling ya. 

PayPal: c6290 at hot mail dot com

Venmo: @ cac6290

Cash App: $cassaclark

Hi all. My name is Cassie and I’m 32. Back in April of this year, I acquired my own apartment and moved out on my own for the first time. I did this to escape my abusive homelife with my mother. My job, which runs from August-May, got a grant and paid me to work into the month of June (it turned into all summer due to circumstances beyond my control). I had enough money at the time to survive the summer- but now I’m struggling. My paychecks won’t kick back in for another couple of weeks and they will not be full-time hours (yet) and so I need a little assistance. My bank account is currently showing I have $1,444.26 in it and I pay, roughly, about $1,500-2k a month in bills. All my major bills will start deducting from my account around the 20th and I fear I won’t have the funds to fulfill them all. Below are services I’m offering in exchange for donations:

Beta/Alpha reader or Proofreader: I’ve been writing for 15 years. I have the ability to read up to 10k words, but will need time to do so. 

Tarot readings: I have a couple different spreads I can do that typically suits everyone. 

Ghostwriting: Send me a PM and we will discuss. 

Lastly, suggestions for freelance writing gigs. I will continue to need a little extra income in addition to my daytime job. Legitimate suggestions that don’t require money to sign up, please. 

My PayPal is c6290 at hotmail dot com

Thank you :) 

Hello all! I’m Cassie, almost 32, and trying to become independent. I’m currently trying to move out on my own so I can establish myself outside of my overbearing/overprotective/micromanaging/helicopter mother.

The apartment that I’m in line for requires the first month’s rent and a deposit; both are $525. I don’t have the means to afford the whole amount right now due to paying off some debts last month. I’m humbly asking for assistance.

I need $1,050 to be able to secure the apartment. 

My PayPal is c6290 at hotmail dot com- don’t forget to send via Friends and Family to avoid fees! If you cannot contribute, for whatever reason, please share this. Thank you. <3