CA to ME--Bring Whitney Home
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Hi all!
It is time for me to go home. I know that this campaign is not for medical costs or something of a dire nature, however, this is incredibly important to me and my family.
A lot has happened with myself and my family during my time here in California (5 years) and it's past time for me to be closer to them. Being 3,000 miles away has always been difficult but lately it's been incredibly hard on me.
My nephew just turned 3 and I've met him once. I haven't spent a holiday with my family in 5 years...and until 2 years into my CA life, I spent each holiday alone.
My mom, though she wont admit it, needs some help and this move would be an opportunity for me to do so. She helped me out when I had a major surgery; spending money she didn't have to fly out to CA and be with me during a scary time.
If I can collect enough money to get home, my mom has offered to let me stay with her while I get my plan solidified. My mom is currently located in Dover-Foxcroft Maine, which is about 45 minuters from Bangor.
My brother and nephew are in Greenville, ME, which is about a couple hours or so from my mom, which means I'd get to see them a lot more than once every 5 years.
I feel like a d-bag asking for help from friends that are probably not faring much better than I am financially but I'm swallowing my pride in order to do something so meaningful to me and my family.
Every dollar helps. A cross country move is way more expensive than a move down the block and the cost of living in CA is making it really difficult to realize this dream. I have about $1,000 saved so far but that's not enough. I am trying to sell my furniture items to make/save $ but need a fair amount to get home and have some $ to last until a job etal are secured.I have places to stay along my drive back (yes, I'll be driving from CA to ME!) so hotels will not be a cost I incur. Also, if you, graciously, donate to my cause and would like to see me along the way, I will make an extra special trip to see you (complete with tears and a giant bear hug)!
I've wanted to come back for some time now but was always held back by money. CA is stupid expensive (in every aspect) and Concord, CA is feeling like a trap and I need to get myself home.
I used my time in CA to heal emotionally and mentally after leaving an emotionally and physically abusive relationship. It has really done wonders for me to be out here so far away but my time here is no longer theraputic. It's becoming a source of great stress and anquish.
Thank you in advance (mega, mega thanks!) to anyone who helps. My family and I thank you for your generosity.
If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. I am an open book but don't really care to air all of my grievances openly online.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE
It is time for me to go home. I know that this campaign is not for medical costs or something of a dire nature, however, this is incredibly important to me and my family.
A lot has happened with myself and my family during my time here in California (5 years) and it's past time for me to be closer to them. Being 3,000 miles away has always been difficult but lately it's been incredibly hard on me.
My nephew just turned 3 and I've met him once. I haven't spent a holiday with my family in 5 years...and until 2 years into my CA life, I spent each holiday alone.
My mom, though she wont admit it, needs some help and this move would be an opportunity for me to do so. She helped me out when I had a major surgery; spending money she didn't have to fly out to CA and be with me during a scary time.
If I can collect enough money to get home, my mom has offered to let me stay with her while I get my plan solidified. My mom is currently located in Dover-Foxcroft Maine, which is about 45 minuters from Bangor.
My brother and nephew are in Greenville, ME, which is about a couple hours or so from my mom, which means I'd get to see them a lot more than once every 5 years.
I feel like a d-bag asking for help from friends that are probably not faring much better than I am financially but I'm swallowing my pride in order to do something so meaningful to me and my family.
Every dollar helps. A cross country move is way more expensive than a move down the block and the cost of living in CA is making it really difficult to realize this dream. I have about $1,000 saved so far but that's not enough. I am trying to sell my furniture items to make/save $ but need a fair amount to get home and have some $ to last until a job etal are secured.I have places to stay along my drive back (yes, I'll be driving from CA to ME!) so hotels will not be a cost I incur. Also, if you, graciously, donate to my cause and would like to see me along the way, I will make an extra special trip to see you (complete with tears and a giant bear hug)!
I've wanted to come back for some time now but was always held back by money. CA is stupid expensive (in every aspect) and Concord, CA is feeling like a trap and I need to get myself home.
I used my time in CA to heal emotionally and mentally after leaving an emotionally and physically abusive relationship. It has really done wonders for me to be out here so far away but my time here is no longer theraputic. It's becoming a source of great stress and anquish.
Thank you in advance (mega, mega thanks!) to anyone who helps. My family and I thank you for your generosity.
If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. I am an open book but don't really care to air all of my grievances openly online.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE
Organizer
Whitney Wopat
Organizer
Concord, CA
