My name is Christina, and after one of the hardest years of my life, I’m determined to rebuild stability, for myself, for my kids so they don’t have to worry, and for my furbabies who are part of our family.
This past year has been a storm. After 11 months without steady work, I fell behind in ways I never imagined. Grief, depression, and financial setbacks hit all at once. I’ve been fighting every day, but it’s left me struggling just to stay afloat.
The good news is that I’m finally moving forward. With the kindness of family, friends, donors, and my faith, I was able to keep the lights on, pay urgent bills, and secure a safe two-bedroom apartment (where I am helping someone who is going to go care for their father who fell Ill, unexpected by watching their furbabies) still close to my girls school. The rent is cheaper, thank goodness! That’s a huge step toward healing and stability, and I couldn’t have gotten here without you. ❤️
But moving is expensive, and I’m doing it all on my own. Right now, I’ve only been able to cover about a quarter of the costs to get fully settled. I also need to catch up on my car and insurance payments and pay off past utilities so they can be transferred.
I’m working again, but my current job pays just a third of what I used to earn. I have 10 interviews lined up in the next 10 days, and I’ll be juggling multiple jobs to make it work.
I am very humble and am also offering services to earn extra income, including:
- Deep cleaning (homes, vehicles, patios)
- Pet grooming & care (bathing, nail trims, flea/tick treatments)
- Moving help (packing, lifting, truck coordination, cleanup)
- Elder & disability support (errands, safety checks, companionship)
- Childcare & afterschool help (homework, dinner prep, pickup)
- Handywoman repairs & property maintenance
- Event setup, breakdown, and emergency response
- Task support & household organization
- Make me your personal Instacart, Uber, Door dash, errand runner, book shelf putter together ;)shopper, chef, child picker upper!
- Whatever it is I am happy to help! Let’s be honest, I would help anyway!
If you know job leads, attorneys (for landlord retaliation issues), or want to hire me for services, please reach out directly at [phone redacted].
Even through the depression I’ve been navigating, the lack of insurance, and the pain of recent losses, I’m still hopeful. My kids and my pets remind me every day to keep pushing forward. And one day soon, when I’m stable again, I can’t wait to quietly give back … to help others who are in the same situation, so they don’t feel ashamed the way I have.
Every donation, share, job lead, or kind word helps me move forward. I am endlessly grateful for the support so far, you’ve already carried me further than I thought possible.
Please, if you can donate, share, or hire me, it means everything. Let’s keep moving forward together. Thank you from my heart. ❤️
With love,
Christina, Mia & Ari (and Nessie, Psina, Simon, and Stitch)