Hello. My name is Anthony. I would like to think that I am a well rounded person. My friends and associates describe me as easy going, wise and friendly.

This past month though has tested me emotionally and mentally. I have been going through financial hardship in May and I am trying to recover but don't have the means to secure a short term loan. I am in debt and I am paying my current bills but I am encountering obstacles.

I am facing possible homelessness, deteriorating eyesight, and shut off utilities. Also as I was going to work this morning, I discovered my windshield was damaged by a brick someone tossed at it.

I try to live my life with compassion and empathy. I assist people the best I can. I am very humble and appreciate everything I have in my life. But as of late, I feel that the universe is against me and I don't know how to get through this storm.

I am not in the habit of asking for help. I used to believe that if I got myself into a mess, I can get myself out of it. This time though, I am not strong enough to solve this on my own. I've been told that it is not a sign of weakness to ask for help and that is what I am doing today.

If I can reach my goal, I will take care of the immediate needs if getting my utilities caught up, getting the new glasses that I desperately need, fixing my windshield and brakes (I need a brake system repair and I just spent 524.00 on a master cylinder last Friday and my brakes are still bad). I just am asking for some help short-term.

If you are reading this, I want you to know that I am not this irresponsible. But life has gotten away from me and I understand what it can do to one's psyche. I am stronger than this most of the time but as of late, I feel very broken.

It is my hope that there is compassion out here in this space and in some way, someone can relate to what I am going through. If you want more details, I encourage you to message me so I can share what is going on with me.

I thank you for taking the time to read this and if you contribute some to me, take comfort that it will be put forward into this space to someone who may be going through similar circumstances. Thank you again, take care and God Bless.