Hi, my name is Kelsey and I am having a difficult year. Between close family deaths, un- and under-employment, and medical issues, I am struggling badly. I need help, and I have no one else to go to. This is my only hope.

Last month, the company I am crowdworking for changed their website, and the process made it so far less work was available than usual. I am hundreds of dollars behind for rent and bills at the end of the month. I am in desperation.

I'm ashamed to have to rely on the kindness of strangers, but it has come to this. I want you to know that I am improving things so I won't have to do this again. My food stamps got cut off but I've reapplied. I'm enrolled in a community employment program that should be calling me soon to help with finding a better job. I'm even scheduled to sell plasma next week.

I want to say thank you from the deepest part of my heart to any and all who donate or share this post. Bless you.