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Prayers, please, if you would be so kind.

Posted: May 18, 2017

about everything in general; MT business sucks so bad and I am trying to get out but cant do anything without a car right now. I am working so many hours I am exhausted, sad and stressed, but I need the money to get out of a financial hole and out of MT entirely as soon as I can.

Completely alone, absolutely no one to talk to about things, can't get any help because no money or insurance for therapy, nowhere else to turn, afraid of losing my job. Everything looks so bleak and sad, I want to give up. But there is still one small thread of hope left in me, that's why I'm asking for prayers. I cant do this alone, I feel so lost and hopeless. I try, but I get nowhere. I really need a hand right now, emotionally and spiritually. I do try to pray, when I'm not so exhausted and my mind can still function.

Thank you. Prayers do work, I'm simply at the end of my rope and almost out of energy to pray or care.

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Praying for you. sm - AnMt

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Just a quick note to let you know that my family and I will be praying for you. I'm so sorry you're going through this. Even though my situation may be different, I feel I can relate in some ways---I'm feeling very stressed about my situation too. Like you, I believe prayer does work, and I'll be lifting you up in mine. Hugs.

Keep your faith - Backwoods Typist

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A lot of us MTs can relate to your situation. It is hard to keep your faith or even care when things seem so bleak. Rest assured that you have not been forsaken or forgotten, but it could be that you are being told it's just not time yet. I saw this quote today "What is coming is better than what is gone. Don't give up hope. Good things happen when you least expect it."

Don't give up. Look to see if your local employment commission has a website where you may be able to look for jobs. If working outside of the house is not an option due to no car, look at Rat Race Rebellion. They post legit work at home jobs, but I highly encourage you to do your own research before applying. Employers such as Aetna, Anthem, Xerox, GrubHub, Pizza Hut and Apple among many others are looking for work at home candidates. Your local employment commission can also help you with updating your resume to highlight your skills for another employer. There are also tons of online resources for updating your resume. It can't hurt anything. Not sure how old you are (you did not give any hints or mention), but social services may have information on local resources for someone in your situation.

You have my sympathy. MT has taken a very dark turn in recent years and I am glad to have gotten out. I now work for a local ophthalmologist's office with regular hours, no micromanagement, decent benefits and wonderful coworkers. There is life after MT and I encourage you to do what you can to get out. These companies demoralize their workers and strip their self-worth. It's not good for your physical, emotional or mental health. I do hope you will keep us updated.

Right there with you, sister~ - (SM)

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I know exactly what you are feeling because I am in exactly the same place. One foot in front of the other is required.

The reality of our situation is unique in that we do not have a safety net in form of a loving family and friends. I did my best to contact high school friends on FB, that is how desperate I was. Most of my old friends are no longer with us or seem too busy for more than just an initial re-acquainted conversation or two.

I hear there is a place in Arizona, on YT channels, in which people go and live in their vehicle/van/motorhome without being bothered in a relatively safe environment. I have been watching them as they record their daily lives. They are mostly on SS and haven't enough for all expenses, and no savings. One is named Debrajoy and that is the name of her channel. Just everyday people who lost their homes and then lost their credit rating. Most residences in USA are single occupied. It is as if we are in solitary confinement sometimes. I am very worried too...good luck.

alone and desperation - silence

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with an 18-yol daughter who is working in a camp and doesn't want to call and let us know she's okay. She is working long hours. Help us all. I'm starting yet another new company. This is so draining and like you, have little in the area of energy or do I even care.

Therapy - JMHO

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So, you can look for sliding-scale mental health services, as an option.

Can also reach out to food pantries, churches, etc.

There may be a ride option that would serve the area where you live.

Please don't give up!!

Prayers for you, as well - Mindy

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I pray each morning before I start my day as an MT. It sure helps to gather strength before jumping into another day of stress and frustration in this profession. I also have a prayer box that contains Bible scripture on each card and a little prayer that goes with it. I am Catholic and this was a gift many years ago that I cherish and use each day. This morning I chose a prayer card from the hundreds in this little box and this is what it said: Then shalt thou call, and the Lord shall answer; thou shalt cry and he shall say, Here I am." Isaiah 58:9. On the reverse side it reads "Thank you, heavenly Father, for your plan of prayer. We are glad you want us to keep in close touch with you."

Please don't give up. The other posts here are very true and sincere with good advice. You are not alone. I feel alone at times, too. This profession working at home has made us hermits. I have to admit that I do not miss the office politics that I left behind years ago, but instead I now find that I prefer the solitude. However, even with family nearby, I still at times feel alone in what I experience. So, I pray, and I remember that we are never alone. Jesus, God the father, and the Holy Spirit are with us forever. Take a walk if you can in a peaceful place, listen to the birds sing, feel the breeze, look at the clouds and blue sky, and know that God is all around us and he will walk with you and talk with you and help you with this hard place you are in now. Prayers and hugs!

Small update: I am okay for now, have to take things - one day at a time is all I can do. SM

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thank you so much to everyone for your prayers, support, and emails. I really appreciate it.

I'm slowing down a little on work, or I will completely burn out and crash. I know that. It's going to take a little longer to get out of the hole and on my feet, but it can't be helped. It's either slow down or go down completely and I had to realize that for myself.

Thank you.

One day at a time... - been there

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Sleep is very important. When you're tired, even the little things that go wrong during your day will push you over the edge. So then how would you be able to handle the bigger things? You won't be able to. You need rest. This job requires a lot of brain power and we have to find a way to re-energize on our breaks, at the end of the day, and on our days off. It's vital. I take a break and just close my eyes for a few minutes or I'll go out into the sunshine and just be around nature, flowers, trees, my cats. We've got to balance things out in life. If you're having a rough time with something, double up on doing something nice for yourself - even little things make a big difference. As far as not having anyone to talk to, we are very isolated in this line of work, having to do this from home. So, we have to work at keeping people in our lives a little bit harder than most others out there. But, when you start feeling better, more positive and more in control, you will attract good things and good people into your life. Come back and let us know what you're up to...

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