Hello, my name is Shauna. I was a caretaker for my mother for nine years. She was a very stubborn and opinionated woman. I myself am an asthmatic & my son, I have arthritis in my knees (chronic pain) sleep apnea (cpap machine) medication for my thyroid, nightmares (ptsd)& depression (psychiatrists) I've been seeing since I was seven months pregnant with my daughter have truly been a blessing. With all that has been going on I've been unable to see either of them since the end of May. They however do allow me to send them letters of what is going on and my mental state.There were some very troubling times and saddening situations with my mother where she and I did not agree, but I loved her all the same. Looking after my mother in her final days helped me to realize what my true calling is to become. Several schools have turned me away due to a student loan. It is something I wholeheartedly want to pursue so I'm determined to find a program that can help me achieve it. It is stressful on the body but I've pushed through it this long. I just couldn't leave her when she wasn't her normal self for fear of how I'd find her one day if I had left. My family and I truly miss her as she is no longer with us. She passed away from advanced endometriosis (uterine cancer) July 21, 2015. It has been especially hardest on my four year old daughter who was the Apple of her "Nah Nah's" eye ..major adjustment as she was very attached. It has been extremely financially difficult. There was nothing left behind for the designated beneficiary. My mother spent it along with what she had in savings five years ago. I've put in a application for cooling assistance with my local social services and it was denied due to my living situation. I have been desperately looking for a job. I am trying to stay in the apartment we shared but my income is below the poverty level and social services have suggested I cancel my lease with management and go into a homeless shelter. I've been homeless twice before and I'm terrified to put my children through that. Long before my son was born and in 2008 when he was two years old while I was taking classes and obtained my GED. I am honestly doing everything that I can to keep us here and looking into many resources as I possibly can find. I even take my children with me when I am applying/inquiring about a jobs. I am thankful to whomever has taken the time to read my plea for help. God bless you all and thank you for any way you can help in advance.