hi, i've really went back and forth about posting this but i'm really at the end of my rope. i am a self employed mother of 2 and work very hard running a small boutique. of course as everyone already knows the economy is bad and starting last november my business has taken a nose dive (i'm surprised i've lasted for almost another year) since then my personal life has also been hurt. i can no longer afford to pay myself so i can't afford to pay my bills. rent was due last monday ($500) and my electric is due to be shut off on monday the 26th ($968.77, this is accumulated from several months) i also found out yesterday that that my car needs a new transmission ($1000). i don't know what i'm going to do, i'm so scared. i've always been the one able to help other people, i donate a lot of time, energy, & money to my church, my kids' schools, and many other local charities. but now i'm in need and i can't seem to find anyone to help. so hopefully someone on here is. thanks and god bless.