I'm starting this fundraiser because I'm facing a financial burden that has become increasingly difficult to manage on my own. I have approximately $100,000 in student loan debt, and I'm trying to find a way forward while building a more stable future for myself.

When I began college, I had a clear goal: to pursue a career in nursing. I understood the program I was entering to be a direct-admit nursing program, and I made decisions about my education and finances based on that understanding. However, I later learned that the program was not direct admission as I had been led to believe. Despite being a pre-nursing student, I was not accepted into the nursing program and ultimately had to change majors.

This experience significantly changed the course of my education and career. I had taken on student loans believing I was working toward a particular professional future, and I found myself in a very different situation than the one I had anticipated. Looking back, I wish I had fully understood the circumstances and long-term financial implications before taking on so much debt.

Today, I'm left trying to manage approximately $100,000 in student loans while working 30hr weeks and earning around $400/$450 a week. Between my income, living expenses, and other basic necessities, I'm barely making ends meet. Interest continues to accumulate, and the thought of carrying this debt for years to come is a constant source of stress.

I'm doing my best to move forward and build a future for myself, but making meaningful progress on this amount of debt with my current income feels incredibly difficult. I don't expect anyone else to solve all my problems, but I'm hoping that with some help, I can make this burden more manageable.

My goal is to raise $50,000 toward my student loan debt. Reaching this goal would significantly reduce what I owe and give me an opportunity to regain some financial stability. It would help me move forward with less financial pressure as I continue working toward a career that aligns with my education and experience.

Asking for help isn't easy, especially when it comes to something as personal as finances. However, I'm sharing my story in the hope that others might understand my circumstances and be willing to help.

If you're able to donate, any amount would mean so much to me. If donating isn't possible, sharing this fundraiser with others would also make a difference. Every contribution and act of support would bring me closer to my goal.

Thank you for taking the time to read my story and for considering helping me through this difficult chapter of my life. Your kindness and generosity would mean more to me than I can express.