Krystel Simmons feels like her life is on hold as the longest government shutdown in U.S. history continues to impact her life and millions of others across the country.

The veteran isn't a federal employee, but she's struggling because the local nonprofits she relies on are facing their own challenges due to the shutdown.

Her part-time job hours have also been cut significantly over the past month.

"All of these programs are government funded, so if they're not getting funds, they can't help anybody," Simmons said.

Simmons is late on her rent and has been receiving eviction notices from her apartment complex all month.

Her most recent notice instructed her to vacate her apartment Monday.

Wesley Property Management, which oversees her apartment, declined to comment or answer question

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