Hello,

my name is Dom and I am a Calgarian. This year has been incredibly challenging for me, both mentally and financially. I didn't realize until earlier in 2023 how unchecked some of my struggles were. I've squandered opportunities, let down some who believe in me, and just simply got in my own way.

I've been isolating myself from loved ones, pretending everything is okay when in reality it's not. I have been trying to teach myself better strategies to keep my struggles at bay, but it hasn't been easy/even possible without the assistance of a professional.

What I will use the money for:

1. bills

2. therapy

Typing this already feels like an elephant off my shoulders. I've been running a one-man rescue mission for too long and I've finally swallowed my pride deep enough to ask for reinforcements. Albeit, a bit later than I should have, but it's better than burying/ignoring what I'm going through - especially when even those closest to me don't know the extent or even the existence of my struggles. I've always been one to bottle up my negative emotions and bury them until they're forgotten about, but it's time to address them head on and to be semi-transparent about what I'm going through.

If this isn't enough detail for you, or you just wanna know more about what's going on, don't hesitate to reach out.

If you can help, please do. If you can't, or don't really feel like it, I can respect that too. Regardless, thank you for caring enough to read this far.