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Overwhelmed and don't know where to start for help

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Hi Quintjll,
I'm sorry your husband is so ill and you have to handle everything. That's hard. My husband had lung cancer and needed a lot of help. I know what you are going through. It can be overwhelming. I think the suggestions on here to somehow get some help is important. Especially when you are working outside of the home. I wasn't working when I took care of my husband and it was still almost too much.

Contact the collection companies in writing and explain your situation and promise to pay what you can. Also include a check for whatever you can afford even if it's only $5.00. That will hold them off for a while and give you some time even if you just make small payments to them. Also contact the hospital and see if there is financial assistance available.

Tell your husband how much you love him. I'm sure he's feeling stressed out in this situation as much as you are because he doesn't feel good and can't help you. It's frightening to be so ill when you used to be just fine. Put on a smile even if you don't feel like it and tell him everything is fine and will be alright. He needs your support now more than ever. This is why you got married; to help and love each other no matter what the situation is.

Also give all of your problems up to God. My husband and I relied on God a lot and it helped immensely. Just talk to God like he's your best friend and he is! God is always there for us. We just have to ask. I'll say a prayer for both of you.
I wish you the best.
PML

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@pml Thank you for your kindness and advice. I take it heart.

I realized today when I was going to sleep for the day (haha) that I just needed to have someone hug me and say, "it's going to be okay". You helped do that today, Thank you!

God is good!

Best,
JQ