[John59]

I thought thihngs were pretty bad. I have been very very depressed. I thought I have been in my lowest point in years. Things cannot possibly get worse, Right?

Wrong. My money turned up missing today. I had $70 in my wallet that was sitting on my kitchen table. I counted it last night. Wallet was still there but no money. Somebody had to have been in my aparment to take that moeny.

I can't figure out who becfause I was home all weekend. I never left my apartment. Only thinkg the could have done was got in when i wasl sleeping,. i took out the trash today but that was only for five minutes. Looked everywhere.

I think this is the bottom. I don't know what the hell I am going to do. That was all the moeny I had in the world. Thank God I got my bills paid and rent. No gd money.

This is one of many reasons why I don't like the people in my apartment bld. This is why I stay in al lthe time anjd don't want to assiocate with anyone They are nothing abut a buynch of thieves and it isn't the first time somethign gturned up missing. One time I "lost" $140

There isn't anyone I can count on for help. Nobody. Nobody gives two cents if I have food to eat or clean clothes. Nobdoy gives two cents if I am depressed, which I am. As if I got enough problems now I have to deal with this ****.

What am I going to do.

[Knitnut]

John, I am so sorry for the loss of your money.

I know how hard it can be when you don't have much money to begin with and just food from the grocery store or need gas for your car...it is unbearably scary.

Not feeling you are wanted and cared about just makes the loss feel that much more devastating.

I have a son who was forced to live on the streets for almost three years. He overcame so much diversity without indulging in alcohol or drugs...I was very surprised and grateful. There was only one person who would take his tearful phone calls and listen to, "I got rolled last night" and "I am so hungry"...that was me. I could do nothing for him or for his grief, but I was always there for him at the other end of the collect payphone calls to listen and to say, "I love you."

Are you sure you have no one out there who would be grateful to hear your voice on the other end of the phone, even if that person can't help you with money, but just lend a listening ear and a bit of compassion and empathy? Think about your family, especially your mom, who may be yearning to hear your voice...mom's are like that. (If this is not an option, I am sorry if I open yet another sore spot in your life.)

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A bit hug from me to you!

[Rohag]

Yes, apart from being frustrating it's frightening. I'm sorry you have to face the situation where you can't feel safe in the place where you live.

Have you informed the Police? Do you have the strength for that? Sure, you may never see your money again, but a formal report gets tallied with others to create a picture that Police, urban, and business leaders have to pay attention to. Your report may contribute to pressure on the powers that be to increase policing of your area, or compel your landlords to tighten security or force them to ferret out the problematic tenants.

One thing you can do, if you've the energy, is be a squeaky wheel. You may get some grease.

Oh, and in the US there's that 2-1-1 / 211.org thing. They may have resources to help you, maybe...?

[John59]

thank you for respondikng. Former gf game down and talked with me for a little bit. I did call the police. I wasn't going to until I noticed meds were missing as well. I always keep the meds within easy reach. Can't believe this is happening.

My rent is paid. My bills are paid. I have a food to eat but not much. I got to make what I have last Only thing I don't have is laundry money but my friend might b e ab le to help me out on that. I hate having to depend on her thought.

I will survive. Hate these people in my apartment building though. Hate em.

[Knitnut]

Glad to hear all. Thanks for keeping us posted and so happy to hear you have found some help.

It can be so overwhelming when something bad does happen.

[depressedalaskan]

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