I desperately need help. I'm a queer disabled single parent taking care of an autistic 10-year-old and my elderly mother on a disability income. My mom lost her job and is dealing with depression, so I'm the main person taking care of everything right now.
My tags expired and my car won't pass inspection. I haven't been able to get this taken care of on time because I've already paid over $1300 on car issues since December and my car was in the shop for a bit. I have over $1200 in repairs to go + even more expenses before I can get my car legal.
The cops in my city are now automatically towing anyone whose tags are over 30 days expired. I also don't have valid insurance at the moment. So if I get pulled over, I'll be in DEEP SHIT.
I still have to take care of my family. We can't go without transportation. We have weekly appointments. I need to be able to get our prescriptions, food, and other necessities. I volunteer at an animal shelter. My kid is about to start an after-school program and won't be able to ride the bus home. So I have no choice but to take the risk and continue to drive.
THIS IS WHY I NEED HELP ASAP. If I don't take care of this now, it could cost me much, much more later.
This is how much it will cost to get my car to pass inspection:
It comes out to $1,221.28. I also have to pay $200 over a legal issue from 2019 + around $300 owed to insurance before I can get my tags renewed.
I need around $1700 total.
Please, please help me. That's more than I make in an entire month.
CA: niceworkbonedaddy
PP: yanidork
VM: nicework_bonedaddy
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