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A North Port family faced eviction after job losses, rising costs and medical issues created a financial crisis.

James Wieman, unable to work due to health problems, also began suffering from seizures.

The family received assistance from the Season of Sharing program, which helped cover their rent and prevent eviction.

Despite the help, the family continues to struggle with reduced SNAP benefits and the prospect of losing Medicaid coverage.

When the seizures increased this summer, James Wieman thought they might be panic attacks.

After all, he had plenty on his plate filling him with anxiety.

Early this year, his husband and their 21-year-old son who lives with them had been let go from retail jobs. They both found other employment, but the hours were longer and

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