So for those who don’t know, my name is Brittney Tee Owens. I'm 37 and have been practically living in survival mode the past year due to my own financial decisions, of course.

I have not had a car since March. I was asked to vacate my apartment in May due to the rent going up and me not being able to afford it. I ended up renting a room from a coworker turned friend who has been a blessing.

In June, my coworkers and I received word that the location we were working at for a big company was closing, and we were given a 10-day notice after I was employed there for 4 and 1/2 years. By the grace of God, I was able to get hired at a great company that gave me a chance even without experience in the position. Despite me taking a pay cut, I do feel like that’s where I belong.

Right now, I’m trying to get myself out of this financial hole and be able to live and not just survive. I want to pay back the people who have helped me financially when they didn’t have to. I need a vehicle. I’m renting Turo cars day by day based on the money I have at that time. I’m currently looking for a second job. I’m going without food some days. Mentally, I’m just at my wits' end, and I’m reaching out for help from people who know me and those who don’t.

This is the lowest point of my life I’ve been in a long time, and I just need a little help. One day, I hope to be a blessing to someone who’s in a situation like this and needs some kind of financial breakthrough. I know I don’t have children, and I understand that people go through this thing called life every day, all the time. I just am not a person that usually likes to ask for help, but I am here.

This is not me wanting people to feel sorry for me. This is just me being transparent. If you have any encouraging words, please don’t hesitate to send me a message. If you don’t have my number, then please feel free to DM me.

Thanking you in advance, be blessed.