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A Request [1]

['Greg Dworkin', 'Thom Hartmann', 'Meteor Blades']

Date: 2026-06-15  

I am having a tough time at the moment. It is the anniversary of losing my beloved Pixie my companion cat of 20 years. I miss her so much.

I recently had a stroke which has damaged my eyesight. I had to sell the car I loved since I can’t see well enough to drive. All the money went to bills. Since I lost my brother Reid I am living on poverty Social Security and am really struggling financially. Because of bills this month I only have $36.00 for food for the entire month. If you can help me I have PayPal at michelewilson327@gmail.com.

I am battling severe depression. With the bad health, the loss of Reid and the loss of Pixie I am lonely and scared.

I could use some encouragement. I need to feel that I am still useful. I need to know that I can find the strength to keep fighting.

I am working hard on my Steampunk novel. It is a mixture of science and magic. I have set up a classic fight between good and evil. Are you interested in knowing more about it? Is it something you would be interested in reading if I can get it published?

I am still working on my art. I have a couple of paintings in progress.

This community helps to keep me going. It is a light in the dark. However it is literally dark right now as we have a power outage and it will be at least 2:45 pm before power is restored.

I am going to get some candles and try to write. I am at an interesting point in the novel. I will need to conserve power on this phone. It is my only link to the outside world.

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