Hi, my name is Dejah. I’m a 25-year-old newly single mom of one, and I’m currently 8 months pregnant with my second baby.

Just a few weeks ago, my life flipped upside down.

I was involved in a car accident that forced me to use all of my maternity leave savings to fix my car — savings I desperately needed since servers don’t get paid maternity leave.

Before I could even recover from that setback, the restaurant I worked at shut down permanently, leaving me completely jobless while heavily pregnant.

I’ve been trying my hardest to stay strong, but between bills, groceries, and preparing for a newborn, I’m struggling to stay afloat. I’m doing everything I can for my babies, but right now, I can’t do it alone.

Any support — whether it’s $5, a share, or a prayer — would mean more than I can put into words.

Your kindness will help me:

Keep up with rent and utilities

Stay on top of groceries and essentials

Prepare for my baby’s arrival

Get through maternity recovery without falling into deeper hardship

Thank you for taking the time to read my story, and thank you for helping my babies and me during this incredibly hard moment. Your generosity truly means everything. ❤️