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We've all been there, at least most of us, down over whatever with the weight of life on our shoulders. You've posted here for roughly 7 years, so it isn't like you're some pop out if the woods scammer. You also are of an age from your 50 years ( I believe that's what you said) of work comment, where your age is considered a liability in most hiring managers eyes and that's often times not fair.

Some posters mention assistance, that's not something that happens at the snap of a finger. You could visit your towns trustee and get some assistance with electric and other bill pay. They have limits on how much they can assist with and it varies by town or city. It's worth looking into if you haven't already. I had no idea what a trustee of a town did until an acquaintance was elected into the position.

There's also a lot of food banks, even in the smallest of towns to help. Some are just show up and others you register with on the spot. All of the above you may know, but still putting it out there.

It takes a great deal of humility to ask for help from people you know, nevermind from those you don't. There's no shame in that even if some may feel different. About a month ago I lost a coworker and friend to suicide and none of us saw it coming. He's the last person at work we'd think had a gun. It turns out, he didn't, but his girlfriend did, nevermind what kind of loser she is. He seemed normal, his usual self, 23 and full of life until he wasn't. I'm not suggesting you're in that kind of place, but you can reach out to me if you are, just PM and I'll drop you my number. There's still people with a heart and soul that think beyond themselves.

Best wishes to the rebound from this. Without the bad, we wouldn't know the good, and there's bright days ahead.
 
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