I’m writing this because I’m at a crossroads, and pride won’t pay rent. A few months ago, my truck’s engine went out. That single breakdown set off a chain reaction I couldn’t outrun. I put everything I had into trying to get it fixed so I could keep working — and in doing so, I fell behind on rent and bills. Right now, I’m facing the real possibility of homelessness. I’m a full-time student working to change my future, and I support myself through gig work. I don’t have access to traditional loans because my income doesn’t fit neatly into a box. No safety net. No backup plan. Just me, school, and the belief that I can build something better if I can just stabilize long enough to breathe.

At this moment, I’m behind on rent, my truck is still stuck in the shop, and I’m struggling to cover basic living expenses. I’ve survived incarceration, rebuilt my life, enrolled in school, and stayed committed to growth even when it would’ve been easier to quit. This moment isn’t about giving up — it’s about asking for help before everything collapses. Your support will help me catch up on rent, get my truck back so I can work, and keep me enrolled in school. If you can donate, thank you. If you can’t, sharing this helps more than you know. I’m not asking you to save me. I’m asking you to help me stay standing.