Help Christina Keep Her Family Together

My name is Christina, and I never thought I would be in this position—writing this, asking for help.

Since January, I have been without steady work. I’ve applied for everything I can, even minimum wage jobs, but doors keep closing. To get by, I’ve taken on any side job I could—yard work, cleaning houses, helping people move—anything to keep food on the table for my kids, Mia (8) and Ari (7). But it hasn’t been enough.

The system I have paid into for years has failed me when I needed it most. On top of this, I reported leaks in my rental home, and now the landlord has chosen not to renew my lease. That means by next month, my children and I may have nowhere to go.

I don’t have job verification, my credit has hit rock bottom, and I’ve sold everything I possibly could. I won’t be able to just find another place. They knew my situation and they were always paid on time. Friends have helped as much as they could, and I am so grateful, but I am now truly out of options.

What makes this even harder is knowing I may have to say goodbye to my pets—Nessie (13), Psina (16), Simon (2), and Stitch (10)—who have been my family’s loyal companions through every season of life. The thought of rehoming them after so many years absolutely breaks me.

I’ve always believed in showing up for others. I’ve been the one who helped quietly, without asking for anything in return, because I know what it feels like to be left behind. Now, in my darkest hour, I am asking for that kindness to come back to me, Mia, Ari, and our fur family.

I am deeply depressed, but I am holding on because of my kids. They are my reason for living. I think about how much they need their mom. I lost mine too soon, and I could never put them through that pain. They deserve better.

I want you to know—I am not asking for a handout. If you are able to help, I promise I will pay it forward or back when I get back on my feet. I’m willing to work for any donation offered. I just need the chance to get through this storm and stand again.

There is a small glimmer of hope—a job opportunity in the next few months. I am clinging to that and trying to stay strong, but until then, I need help bridging the gap to keep a roof over my kids’ heads, care for them, and not lose everything.

If you cannot donate, please share this. Every share brings us closer to help.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for reading, thank you for caring, and thank you for helping me find hope again.

With love,

Christina, Mia & Ari (and Nessie, Psina, Simon, and Stitch)