<human>: So I did a series of dumb things and am about to pay for it. Maybe some of you can talk me off the ledge or help me figure this out? I left a physically abusive family situation two months ago and I'm renting an apartment for $1069/month. I make $1978.38/month, which I thought was plenty of buffer with a monthly student loan payment of $199.27 and car payment of $334 (total expenses including rent are $1602.27).

Turns out that's not enough buffer. I am making rent but only barely, and if I get one more expected hit I'm fucked. My options (as I see them) are to cut and run (which incurs a $2138 fee for breaking my lease), or to find a roommate ASAP.

I just applied for reduced loan payments, but that won't affect the outstanding balance on my account (which won't get paid until March 4). I put up ads on Craigslist and on my local Facebook page hoping to find a roommate.

I need an adult beverage and/or a hug.

My questions are:

If shit hits the fan and I have to break my lease (can't get a roommate and/or can't continue to make rent payments)...what do I do? I don't have $2138 in my account to pay the cancellation fee. And I have nowhere to live.

Any other good ways to get a roommate quickly?

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<bot>: Tried to rent a place, turns out I can't afford it on my own. Find a roommate fast or cut and run?