Hi, my name is Michaela.

The last year has been difficult, and more recently I’ve been navigating a particularly challenging season after needing to take medically necessary leave to care for our sweet Birdie girl during a health complication.

During that time, I was without income and quickly fell behind on essential expenses like rent, bills, and basic needs for my family.

The good news is that things are beginning to stabilize.

I’ve now returned to work, and my daughter has been cleared to return to daycare. I’m incredibly grateful for that progress. However, I’m still working to catch up from the financial impact of that time off, and it’s been difficult to close that gap on my own.

I’m continuing to:

Show up for my job and rebuild stability

Care for my children and maintain consistency at home

Actively pursue more sustainable, family-friendly work

This fundraiser will help cover:

Catching up on rent and essential bills

Groceries and household necessities

Childcare-related costs during this transition

If you’re able to contribute, even a small amount truly helps lighten the load during this time.

For those who prefer a direct option, my Venmo is:

@oohbiscuits

CashApp:

$stoneandshield

(This helps avoid platform fees and goes directly toward immediate needs.)

You can also contribute here through GoFundMe or by sharing this page.

This has been a humbling experience, and I’m deeply grateful for any support as I work to move forward and provide stability for my family.

With gratitude,

Michaela