Hi everyone,

I never imagined I would be writing something like this, but life has happened in an unexpected way.

I work as an independent contractor. Over the past week, my laptop has started failing—the screen cuts out and it’s no longer reliable enough for client work. My ability to earn a living depends entirely on having a functioning computer and at this point, I’m unable to generate income until I can replace it.

With my savings depleted and no family, this has put me in a vulnerable position. My goal is to get back to my home base with my fur baby, so I can replace my computer and fully focus on securing my next contract. I’ve been actively pursuing new opportunities and waiting to hear back on two potential roles.

The funds raised would help cover:

• A flight for me and Copper

• Required pet travel fees and logistics

• A new computer so I can immediately resume work

• A room for two months while I secure my next contract and rebuild

Asking for help is not easy for me, but I would rather reach out for assistance over shutting down into a dark place. If you’re able to contribute, it would truly mean a lot to me.

Thank you for reading and for being apart of my journey towards regulation and stability.

With gratitude,

Courtney