Hey everyone,

I’ve gone back and forth about making this, because asking for help isn’t exactly in my comfort zone… but life has thrown me into what feels like the world’s most chaotic season of my life, and I’ve run out of ways to juggle it all on my own.

On November 1st, I lost my mom unexpectedly to lung cancer complications. It’s been less than two weeks, and I’m still trying to wrap my head around the grief, the sudden expenses, and the reality that she’s gone.

Then—before I even had time to breathe—my brother was put in jail. He’s being harassed and having the legal system weaponized against him by his abusive ex-girlfriend, and now I’m suddenly trying to figure out how to pay for a defense attorney. He’s one of the only people who truly understands what losing our mom feels like, and now I don’t even have him here. It’s surreal.

And because apparently the universe wasn’t done, I hit a deer on my way home Saturday night. (The deer is probably dead. My bank account? Also dead.) Now I get to add car repairs and an insurance deductible to the chaos list.

I have very little family to lean on, and I’m not comfortable asking the few people around me for money—especially when they’ve already shown up emotionally. So this is me, swallowing my pride and opening up about the fact that I’m drowning. Between moving expenses, legal fees, and now the car situation… I need help.

I don’t expect anything, and I don’t want anyone to feel pressured. If you’re able to donate, I’m beyond grateful. If not, sharing this would genuinely help too. And if all you can offer is a kind message or a good joke to make me laugh—also appreciated.

Thank you for reading this, and for caring in any form. I’m trying my best to keep going, and every bit of support helps more than I can put into words.