Please Help Me Start Over — I Have to Move by September 1st

Hi, my name is Tara Fowley, and I’m reaching out during one of the most overwhelming moments of my life. I’m going through an unexpected divorce, and I now have to move out of state to Illinois by September 1st. Everything changed so suddenly, and I’ve had very little time to prepare—emotionally, financially, or physically.

I’m asking for $2,000 to help me make this move safely. That amount would allow me to cover the most urgent and basic expenses: gas for the trip, a hotel stay if needed, possibly renting a small trailer, moving supplies, and paying off a few remaining bills before I go. Every dollar will go toward helping me make a safe, stable transition and begin again.

Right now, I’m working as a DoorDasher just to get by—but with the cost of rent, gas, and bills, I haven’t been able to save anything. I don’t have a full-time job or anyone I can borrow money from. I’ve done everything I can think of, and now I’m at the point where this GoFundMe is my last hope.

If I’m unable to afford a trailer, I’ll only be able to bring the bare minimum with me—my clothes, my computer, and my hamster. That means I’ll be leaving behind almost everything else I own. Starting over with nearly nothing is scary, but I’m still doing everything I can to move forward with dignity and hope.

This will also be the first time in my life that I’m truly on my own. I won’t have a partner or family to fall back on—just myself, and one good friend who has offered me a place to stay as a roommate in Illinois. It’s a big, emotional leap, but I’m doing my best to be strong.

I also live with two chronic illnesses and severe depression/anxiety and ptsd, which make it that much harder to navigate all of this. Some days I feel like I’m barely hanging on—but I know I have to keep trying. I just need a little help getting through this part.

If you’re able to donate anything at all—even just a few dollars—it would truly mean the world to me. And if you can’t give, please consider sharing this with others who might be able to help. I am so grateful for your time, your support, and your belief in my chance to start fresh.

Thank you for seeing me. Thank you for caring.