Hello, I am a 42 year old African American married female of two teen girls. I, from the age of 15 took care of my mother who was diagnosed with Lupas and Bipolar disorder, so going to college was not in my plans. My mother died in my home some years back and now as an adult with grown children, I can now concentrate on my own education. Unfortunatly though, my body does not agree. I have been unemployed for over a year now. I know that I can qualify for disability, but I do not want to. I want to be educated and to work. My youngest daughter as well as my husband both have medical problems. My husband does his best, but suffers from depression because of his illness. We are very much behind on bills our medication costs are ridiculous, even with insurance and our little house is falling apart. We pay out of pocket for my daughter meds. We do not have the money for repairs or even for additional food. I feel guilty asking for assistance to go to college, but I want to be an example for our daughter. I too have Chronic depression, Osteo Arthritis, Type 2 Diabetes and just recently diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. Money would really be a blessing. College is second on my wish list. If there is anyone who can help, It would really be a blessing. Thank you.
