This week, the Sendate is supposed to vote on whether or not to extend unemployment benefits. I am praying with all of my might that this passes, as my husband has 2 weeks of unemployment left. I am terrified of what happens if we lose that $500 a week. We will certainly lose our house (something we’re already on the brink of, anyway) and other things that I can’t even think about right now. I am beyond terrified. He’s doing his best to secure income for us but it just hasn’t happened yet.
I know there are other programs out there to help us if this happens, but I had really hoped not to be any more of a burden on the system than we already are. I’m writing an email to my Senators today. Would you consider doing the same? You can find contact information for them here: http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm
