09/19/2026
I know I haven't been very active on my business page lately, but today I'm stepping way outside my comfort zone and asking for help. ❤️🩹
I'm a small business owner, a mother of 5, and an autism mom. I started my cleaning business about a year and a half ago, and I've worked incredibly hard to build it from the ground up. I've always tried my best to help my clients and my community whenever I can. I was even blessed to be chosen as a Nextdoor Favorite Business, which meant so much to me because I truly care about the people I serve.
But right now, I'm the one who needs my community.
📸 The first photo is the electric shut-off notice I'm desperately trying to prevent. The second photo is my son Josiah in the hospital with his cast after breaking his arm on September 13.
My health has also made it extremely difficult for me to work consistently and grow my business the way I had hoped. I have endometriosis, restless legs syndrome (RLS), kidney stones, migraines, and fibromyalgia.
Over the past month, I've also been experiencing extremely severe panic attacks that have been getting worse. Sometimes these episodes completely take my body out. I have trouble breathing, I can't control my body properly, and they feel almost seizure-like to me. They are extremely scary and leave me physically, mentally, and emotionally drained.
My doctor wants me back for a full evaluation because of how severe these episodes have become. We've talked about how being in that constant fight-or-flight state for such a long time may be contributing, but I still need to be properly evaluated.
Then on September 13, my 8-year-old autistic son, Josiah, broke both bones in his arm.
Since his accident, my anxiety and these episodes have gotten even worse. My focus has been taking care of him, getting him through the pain, hospital visits, cast adjustments, and everything else that comes with this. He has been doing his absolute best through all of this, and I'm so proud of him. ❤️🩹
I'm also dealing with transportation problems. I don't currently have reliable transportation, and I can't afford to keep paying for rides back and forth to the ER and doctors. I'm working on getting medical assistance transportation figured out, and my doctor is working on providing the medical certification they need because the transportation company recently changed its requirements.
The new company says I live near a bus stop and may qualify for a fixed-rate reimbursement option, so I'm working through that process too.
Trust me when I say I've been working on A LOT.
Things don't happen overnight, and sometimes I'm trying to solve five different problems at the same time while still taking care of my children.
And now, on top of everything else, I received another electric shut-off notice for $1,471.78 due by September 22, 2026.
I want to be very clear because I know people will immediately suggest resources:
I HAVE TRIED.
I've been dealing with this electric company for about 5 years. I've called 211, and they told me they only had one number available for my area and actually apologized that they couldn't provide more help. I contacted Salvation Army. LIHEAP is currently closed. I already received the $200 Tri-County assistance available every two years. I've spent a lot of time calling and searching for other help.
Between myself and people who have already been incredibly kind enough to help, we've put approximately $700 toward this bill since August.
So I'm not asking because I haven't tried.
I'm asking because I've tried everything I know to try, and I still need help.
🙏🏽 I'm especially reaching out to other small business owners, local businesses, and people in my community.
If your business, organization, or you personally are in a position to help with a donation toward the bill, I would be incredibly grateful.
I have Cash App and PayPal, and I can leave that information in my bio.
I do NOT have a GoFundMe. I previously made one for my mother when she was fighting stage 4 cancer. Unfortunately, she only received one $60 donation through it. That $60 was truly a blessing, but it also showed me that those platforms can take time for donations to reach you.
Right now, we don't have that kind of time. The shut-off date is September 22.
And if you don't feel comfortable sending money directly to me, I completely understand. ❤️
If you are truly serious about helping and would rather pay the electric company directly, please comment or message me and we can connect privately. I can provide the information needed, including my electric account information, to someone who genuinely wants to help directly with the bill.
I completely understand wanting to make sure your help goes exactly where it's needed.
If you can't financially help, that's okay too. Please share this post. You never know who might see it or who may know someone who can help.
I did make a post on my personal page asking for support for Josiah and his recovery, and I am incredibly grateful for everyone who has prayed for him, checked on him, and shown our family kindness.
But this post is different and more immediate.
This is about keeping the electricity on in our home especially with my children in school, my son's medical needs, and everything our family is dealing with right now.
I've spent the last year and a half trying to build something for my family while also helping people through my cleaning business. I've tried to show up for my community whenever I could.
Right now, I'm asking my community to please show up for us.
I'm a small business owner, a mother of 5, and an autism mom who is physically, mentally, and emotionally drained, but I'm still trying.
I'm still making calls.
I'm still looking for solutions.
I'm still trying to take care of my children.
I'm still trying to keep my business going.
I'm not giving up. I just need some help getting through this part. ❤️🩹
And to everyone who has been praying for my son Josiah and his recovery, THANK YOU. 🙏🏽💙
Your prayers, messages, encouragement, and kindness have meant more than you know during this difficult time.
Thank you to everyone who reads this, shares it, prays for us, connects us with someone who can help, pays directly toward the bill, or contributes in any way.
Every bit of help matters right now. ❤️
Ana's Cleaning Business
Middletown, PA & surrounding areas
