Nearly Homeless Fibromyalgia Disabled Woman Seeks Housing Grants

by Bobbie Schwartzenberger
(Sedro Woolley, WA, USA)

Me with my grandson, Kolby

I am a 42-year-old woman with three children and six grandchildren.

My complete story is too long to be put into the small space here, but I am desperate for help.

I am about to become homeless for the third time in the past year due to my medical conditions.

I have Fibromyalgia, several protruding disks in my spine, numbness and tingling in my hands, feet and legs. Many muscles have been in constant spasm for over three years.

I recently moved from Spokane to Sedro Woolley to be closer to my children. Due to my ailments, I am not able to work.

I am currently staying with a friend of my son's, but have been told due to his financial hardships, he can no longer afford to have me here.

I have hired an attorney to try to get SSDI, but that could take up to 1-½ years to get a judgment.

I currently get only $197 a month from the state to live on, which is not enough to even cover necessities such as a place to live and warmth in the winter.

I am looking for any help with housing, be it a grant, benefits, or just a few prayers.