After the Loss of My Parents, Now Losing My Home

As many of you reading this may know, I lost my parents somewhat suddenly, one week apart, in December 2024. As their only child, the funeral arrangements fell solely to me, and since there was no life insurance or premade funeral plans, I had to cover the funeral costs. I was humbled and grateful to receive so much help from friends, loved ones, and strangers in helping cover that cost. However, what I did have to pay set me back financially. On top of that, as I had shared a home with my parents before their passing, once they were gone, all of the bills and financial responsibilities we once shared were now mine alone. With savings depleted and bills piling up, I've done my best to stay on top of things.

Unfortunately, there was one more big blow to come. I discovered that back taxes had been owed, without an agreement, for several years now. When I attempted to reach out about an agreement, I found that the county is moving forward with a court case to take the property. Adding to this situation is the fact that my parents had not completed the legal processes to secure the house in my mother's name when her sister passed away and verbally (there was no will) left it to her. This leaves me in a messy and costly situation. The short version is, I have about 2 months to get out of this house before I'm effectively tossed into the streets. With my savings depleted and my income now covering almost double the bills it was covering before, I'm barely getting by as is. The cost of moving, with the deposits, pet deposits, application fees, moving truck rental, etc., is more than I can manage on my own with such short notice.

Adding to this is the need for work on my vehicle and a new bed, both things I've had to put off but are increasingly becoming necessary and not optional.

Once I am moved and settled, I'll be in a much more comfortable position and able to manage going forward. But with all the things that have happened these past several months, I just need some help getting to that point.

I hate asking for assistance, especially when I already had to just a few months ago. But the past few months have left me with no choice, and so I humbly ask once again for a helping hand. I know that I can recover from the losses and tribulations of the past few months, I just need some help getting to the other side of all of this.

Please know that every single donation helps, as do all your thoughts and prayers. I've found myself surrounded by my friends, loved ones, and community these last few months, and I'm eternally grateful, as I would have been lost without it.

If anyone has any questions, I'm happy to answer them. Anything over the requested amount will go towards future bills, other household items I'll need to replace, paying for storage, etc.

I'm humbled, I'm thankful, and I'm looking forward to brighter days ahead. Thank you.