[summerbreeze]

They 're cutting my power off next week.
I just haven 't got it.
I 'm so tired of trying to figure this all out.
I just want to hide.

[konstargirl]

I'm so sorry..

[Sam2]

Are you living in an area that is cold? That doesn't seem right, cutting off your power. Won't that cut your heat as well?

I'm assuming you are on disability, but if you are under the care of a Dr., get some sort of proof of that so that you will be eligable for more help. If you are losing your power, you must be under the poverty level, and that alone should make other opportunities available to you.

If you can't get out, or its way too much stress, get to the phone while it is still on and call your nearest shelter. They may have government numbers of places that will give you some financial help.

Your birds are your family. They are just as important to you as any person would be. I wish i could say that the government would think this way as well, but they don't. If it starts to get cold in there, wrap part of their cages with thick quilts. If the stove runs on gas and you can keep it on for a little while, close off the area and heat it with the stove. Just make sure that there are no fumes that could injure your birds. My heater when out several times when I lived in a mobile home part, and it would get too cold for my bird. We would all gather in the kitchen and turn on the burners for the heat. You can't leave them on unless you are there, and again, watch out for fumes.

Sam2

[allimsaying]

Im so sorry to hear that summerbreeze. I hope something can be done.

[summerbreeze]

Called the places that help. No one has funding.
Yes it 's still cold.
My Doc is out of town for a week....

The power runs the fridge, hot water, furnace, septic.....
I just want them to leave me alone.
I pay them what & when I can but I guess it 's not enough.

I became a recluse so people would stay away unless I wanted them here.
I don 't have a phone. Just a state funded cell with 200 min. a month.
This is deepening my depression and sense of hopelessness.
I don 't like someone else controlling my life.

I 'm afraid.

[shortandcute]

I'm so sorry. Lots of hugs to you. I know that's exhausting.

[Travelinglady]

Summerbreeze, your bird avatar is so beautiful. I hope something will work out so your power will be okay.

[allimsaying]

> I don 't like someone else controlling my life.

I dont blame you. Many of us can understand the need/want to recluse too I think. Sam had some excellent suggestions, Im sorry, I just dont know how to help with this but I hope something works out.