Hello to all my friends, family, and loved ones.

On May 16th, 2025, at 11:47 PM, I lost my beloved brother and one of my favorite people in the world. He was the MOST loving and devoted father to both of his children. His son Dominic is Autistic and Nonverbal. My brother and nephew have lived with me for the past 16 years. Although my brother has been battling renal failure for the last 24 years, he was blessed to have our own mother donate a kidney. Unfortunately, it only lasted 6 years. Since then, he has been fighting the fight of his life to stay alive. Now he has also lost that battle.

His son was so blessed to have such an amazing and incredible Daddy who was able to keep his promise he made to his son and watch him graduate high school. Now with my brother being gone, his SSD/SSI is also gone. It’s my turn to keep my commitment to my brother and take care of his son! His mother is not in the picture. She refuses to help her disabled son financially or emotionally.

I have never reached out to any platform or friends for help. It’s usually the other way around. I have a full-time job and since losing my husband last year, I took on his company as well. I’ve been able to keep it all together for us all. Dominic is a lifelong commitment for me, not only financially but also emotionally. Due to his disabilities, him working has not been an option. He is 19 years old. He watched his father pass. He moaned out of pain for his Daddy. He was his BEST FRIEND. This is going to be a long road ahead for us all. Please help with anything you can. Please share this if you can’t help. I know times are hard for a lot of us. Truly, from the bottom of my heart, I appreciate you all!!!

Dominic is currently attending college and it is not free. He aspires to become someone special and find his way. This is not a cheap task. Between books, classes, and just everyday living, this is more than I can do alone. Please join me in helping Dominic not only continue his journey, but also thrive. Thank you for reading my story. Please always love like it’s your last day!