hello. im new here and havent posted my story yet but i can relate. please check into state assistance. yes it will feel demeaning maybe. but time to set pride aside when kuds are involved. also check into local charities for help with utilities..st. vincent de paul..churches..some providecash handouts for utility payments. get a notebook and make a call...if the first one doesnt work tbey can usually refer you to another source. find the food banks. i had to go through this last fall. i didnt know what was happening just that my ah was spending all his money elsewhere. i got advice from someone and i did find help this way. if you find it difficult to accept assistance then take it with an offer to volunteer in return when you can.