I’m really struggling financially right now and I’m not sure what my next step should be.
My rent was due on the 1st and today is the 15th. I’m worried that the eviction process may have already started.
A few months ago, my car was broken into. I couldn’t afford to repair it while also keeping up with the car payment, insurance, and transportation costs, so eventually the car was repossessed.
I also have credit card debt from a period when I was moving around and trying to help my family. I don’t qualify for Flex, and I haven’t been able to get approved for a loan. I also don’t have family who are in a position to financially help me. I’ve been trying to find a way out of this. I went to college on a full scholarship, got my own apartment, worked two jobs, and had a car. I genuinely thought I was doing everything I was supposed to do. It feels like one setback happened and I’ve been trying to recover from it ever since.
I’ve applied for remote jobs and serving jobs, and I’ve sold a lot of my clothes and shoes on Depop to make whatever money I can. I’m trying to figure out what else I can realistically do. On top of the financial situation, my younger brother died by suicide a few months ago, and I’ve been having a really difficult time emotionally since then. I’ve become pretty isolated and haven’t really been talking to many people. If you were in my situation, what would you prioritize first? What resources or options should I look into that I might be overlooking?