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a clothes line outside, or a clothes rack inside, just hang them wherever you can (they will drip too, so make sure you hang them somewhere accordingly, or put something underneath them). If you have an iron, you can iron them dry, or you can wring them out in a towel too, to help get out as much water as you can.

Cigarettes - This is a great time to quit.

Alcohol - This is a great time to quit.

Pet Food - If you have a pet that can eat scraps of people food, this could help for the time being. Just remember no sugar additives, since this can contribute to worms in a pets intestines. If this isn't feasible though, you can ask for help from some of your local animal shelters. Depending on the type of pet you have, you can search the internet for ideas on alternative foods.

I hope this helped to give some ideas as to what you can do. Just never be afraid, ashamed about asking for a helping hand. Most of us find ourselves struggling at some point in our lives, so you are definitely not alone. It might be easier said than done, but try not to stress over your situation. Laughter is the best medicine (and stress reliever), so if you can't change the situation you're in, at least at the moment, you may as well have fun with it.

Last but not least, here's some various helpful links.

U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
http://www.hhs.gov/

U.S . Department of Energy
http://www.doe.gov/

US Department of Housing and Urban Development
http://www.hud.gov/

USA Government Benefits, Grants, and Financial Aid
http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/ Topics/Benefits.shtml

United Way 211 Help Line
http://www.211.org/

Salvati on Army
http://www.salvationarmyus a.org/usn/www_usn_2.nsf

TEFAP - The Emergency Food Assistance Program
http://www.fns.usda.gov /fdd/programs/tefap/

Modest Needs Organization
http://www.modestn eeds.org/

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