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Help Michael Rebuild After Loss and Homelessness

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My name is Michael, and I’m reaching out for support as I work to rebuild my life after a series of difficult events. I left my job as a CDL hazmat driver to care for my partner Chris, who was battling throat cancer. He was a talented drummer in a local band, and being by his side during his final days was the most important thing I could do. After his passing, I lost my mind for a good three months. I struggled with grief and turned to smoking weed to cope, which led to losing my ability to work and eventually becoming homeless, AS CHRIS WOULD SAY -U CORNY AF! Yes, Bubba, I am corny! lol

Right now, my most urgent needs are stable housing and getting my license back so I can return to work. The funds raised will help me secure a safe place to live and cover the costs involved in reinstating my CDL license. I’m determined to get back on my feet, return to the workforce, and regain my independence. Any support will make a real difference in helping me move forward and rebuild after loss and hardship. Bobby and I are staying in my car. The room I was staying in does not allow dogs. Bobby's foster mom is not able to care for him anymore. If you can, please help. I’m not going to give up Chris’s dog. He loved him so much. I promised to take care of him. If someone can foster him for a little while longer, that also would be great. UPDATE: A wonderful couple helped me find a new foster home for Bobby. I'm back in the room. That I am so grateful for.

Thank you for taking the time to read my story and for any help you can offer. Your kindness and generosity will help me take the next steps toward stability and hope. I have a job waiting for me to get my license back. Just take a little time and money, and I'm set. Just need the move-in amount for a studio near my job. Please help if u can.

I have no family, no friends who can help. No one wants to take a stranger into their home.
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  • Anonymous
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  • Anonymous
    • $15
    • 16 d
  • Ann Samarasekera
    • $50
    • 19 d
  • Anonymous
    • $25
    • 20 d
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Michael Maresca
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Middletown, NY

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