How does one grow a money tree

This morning I'm panicked, scared, feeling hopeless.......We are soon going to find ourselves living beyond our means. It's not that we're splurging or being frivolous, income is just not enough to cover necessities.

Next month Aaron's parents will be starting the move to New York. This has been the plan for quite a while and something Aaron wants, because he knows his parents will be taken care of there and able to move on with a good life. While this is something we all have discussed and want to happen, the reality is that once they are gone we are financially unable to make it from month to month.

Last night Aaron did the thing no one wants to do and went over the budget. Listing out our income (is social security), and all of our bills. Thanks to finding assistance for our prescriptions though manufacturers and hospice our Rx cost per month is down to about $28 a month. After his parents move we will be dropping cable, Netflix and lowering Aaron's phone plan. We were finally approved for enough food stamps that we don't have to budget for food. After dropping things and not having to pay for food, we're still about $600 in the hole each month.

I called our property management today and was told they do not accept any rental assistance programs from the government. I feel extremely blessed that we got the place we live. There is almost no chance of finding another place with a garage, washer dryer hookups and a fenced yard for $550 a month. I consider our rent to be very inexpensive.

We have talked about getting a roommate and after that help with rent and utilities that brings us down to about $250 over each month.

I am currently still waiting to hear back about my disability denial appeal. That could be anywhere from 3-4 months of waiting. If the appeal is denied it could be up to a year for a hearing.

It is so frustrating. Not only do I feel helpless in everything Aaron is going through and the fact that I can't fix anything, now I am unable to cover monthly needs.

Please pray for us. I know things are tight for everyone but if you have any extra there is a donation button to help us on the right side of this post. I'm just at my whit's end. That's all for this post. I'm off to take a Xanex and find some chocolate.