I never thought I’d end up here. Looking for resources in the Atlanta area.

I’m 45, and if you told me a year ago I’d be posting in this sub, I would’ve have believed you.

I wasn’t rich by any means, but I had a steady job I’d been at for almost 16 years. I paid my bills on time, had some savings, and thought I was doing everything I was supposed to.

Then everything kind of fell apart at once.

I got laid off when my company restructured. Around the same time, my wife was diagnosed with cancer. Between losing my income and trying to keep up with insurance costs, deductibles, prescriptions, and everything that comes with cancer treatment, our savings disappeared way faster than I ever imagined.

I kept telling myself I’d find another job before we ran out of money. I really believed it. I’ve applied to what feels like hundreds of jobs, but nothing has worked out yet. I’ve been driving for Uber and DoorDash just to bring something in, but it’s nowhere near enough. My wife isn’t able to work while she’s going through treatment, so it’s all on me right now.

We’re behind on rent, my credit cards are maxed out, and I have less than $100 left in my checking account. I’ve already applied for SNAP and Medicaid, but I’m trying to figure out what else I should be doing while we wait.

If anyone knows of resources around Atlanta that actually helped you, I’d really appreciate it. Food pantries, rental assistance, utility programs, job placement services; anything, honestly. If you’ve been through this and found something that made a difference, I’d love to hear about it.

Thanks for taking the time to read this. I hate that I’m in this position, but I’m trying to do whatever I can to get us through it.

*This is a throwaway account I just made. Family and friends know my main one, and I’d rather that they don’t know.