Lets Go Home - We Were Robbed
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My husband and I have certainly tried to make the best of 2020, but after just a few too many curveballs, we realize it's time to humble ourselves and reach out to friends and loved ones for help.
On August 27th, Robert and I discovered that someone had stolen my debit card and spent $1,151.83 in a single day. We immediately contacted the bank, but despite their best efforts, it appears very unlikely that we will ever see the money again.
While such a loss would be devastating under any circumstances, this could not have come at a worse time for our family.
For the past 2 years, we have fought tooth-and-nail to get Robert through graduate school here in Washington DC. He worked full-time during the day and took classes full-time at night, while I built up a successful photography business. Things were difficult, but back in March, they seemed to finally be approaching a happy conclusion... at least, until COVID19 threw our world into disarray.
Like many, Robert was furloughed from his work. At the same time, I was unable to operate my business due to state-issued pandemic restrictions. We dug into our savings and made due for the 2 months Robert was out of work. Robert had already been applying for new work, and we assumed we would pick ourselves back up once he got a new position.
Unfortunately, despite 9 months of networking and active job hunting, nothing has materialized. To make matters worse, we just learned that Robert's site will be closing again indefinitely at the end of September.
With Robert facing unemployment, my own photography business reeling from shutdowns and coronavirus concerns, and the last of our savings being drained by fraud, we have accepted that we can no longer afford to live in Washington DC. Instead, we plan to return to my hometown of Lexington, Virginia where we will be able to better re-consolidate and recuperate with friends and family.
Our goal is to raise $3000 in order to pay for a moving truck, our new home's rental deposit, and our first month of rent in Virginia. Things will still be tight, but if we can make this goal, we will at least be able to start over.
On August 27th, Robert and I discovered that someone had stolen my debit card and spent $1,151.83 in a single day. We immediately contacted the bank, but despite their best efforts, it appears very unlikely that we will ever see the money again.
While such a loss would be devastating under any circumstances, this could not have come at a worse time for our family.
For the past 2 years, we have fought tooth-and-nail to get Robert through graduate school here in Washington DC. He worked full-time during the day and took classes full-time at night, while I built up a successful photography business. Things were difficult, but back in March, they seemed to finally be approaching a happy conclusion... at least, until COVID19 threw our world into disarray.
Like many, Robert was furloughed from his work. At the same time, I was unable to operate my business due to state-issued pandemic restrictions. We dug into our savings and made due for the 2 months Robert was out of work. Robert had already been applying for new work, and we assumed we would pick ourselves back up once he got a new position.
Unfortunately, despite 9 months of networking and active job hunting, nothing has materialized. To make matters worse, we just learned that Robert's site will be closing again indefinitely at the end of September.
With Robert facing unemployment, my own photography business reeling from shutdowns and coronavirus concerns, and the last of our savings being drained by fraud, we have accepted that we can no longer afford to live in Washington DC. Instead, we plan to return to my hometown of Lexington, Virginia where we will be able to better re-consolidate and recuperate with friends and family.
Our goal is to raise $3000 in order to pay for a moving truck, our new home's rental deposit, and our first month of rent in Virginia. Things will still be tight, but if we can make this goal, we will at least be able to start over.
Organizer
Ember Rayne Forsberg
Organizer
Silver Spring, MD