Hey all,
sooooo quiet here and I'm really needed a place to state my woe and get some feedback, so here I am. 
Scrambling to pay my rent and utils while searching for work and keeping my kitties fed and not fall into a bottomless pit of depression.
My freelance work has dried up and am having to borrow money to keep a roof over my head - but everyone is hurting it seems and I am so ashamed to ask for help.
And just as I've been making some real breakthroughs with my writing - and getting more opportunities.
But I need a job to keep me and my kitties fed and sheltered and am terrified about not getting one SOON!
There's a TV show coming to Portland and I've sent my production resume in - but no word yet. Part of me intuitively knows I'm going to get something, but then I can quickly spiral down into hopelessness.
How are you all coping with the current economic hardships and any advice as to how to keep one's hope and faith ot at LEAST attitude somewhat positive and productive vs not wallowing in despair?
Sending hugs to all. 
Marguerite