I'm so ashamed of doing this, but I literally have no other choice. Last year, I tore my pec and had to have surgery and step away from my second job, losing out on that income. When I got healthy again, I broke my neck in a freak accident that forced me into early retirement from my passion. That overwhelming medical debt forced me to take out all of my 401k and all of my PTO.

The only thing that kept me going was that my wife and I got married this past November. But since then, I have felt nothing but shame, stress, and embarrassment. For a year, I kept this under control and hidden, but now I simply cannot do it anymore...

I never once asked for help, and if you know me, you'll know that this is absolutely my last resort. I've sold my car, I've painted custom paintings. But it's just simply not enough to make rent this month...

The 1500 is only to make rent ad cover some bills this month. Again, please know I've tried every possible option for me and my wife.

If you find it in your heart to donate, please leave your name so I can pay back what you give in time. That is all I need to make it right. And if you don't know me, please know I am trying my best. I am fighting. I always have.