Help Michelle and Her Mother Stay Afloat

Hi, I’m Michelle.

This is the most vulnerable thing I’ve ever written, but I’m at a breaking point, and I don’t know where else to turn.

For over a decade, I’ve built a career in recruiting. I’ve helped people land jobs, supported veterans through my work with the VA, and poured my heart into work that gave me purpose. I’ve always been the one others came to when they needed help. I’ve always figured it out.

But right now, I’m unemployed. I’ve been applying nonstop, reaching out to every contact I can, and doing everything I know how to do. And still… nothing. I’m running out of time, out of money, and honestly, out of emotional reserves.

What makes this even more painful is that I’m not just fighting for myself. I’m the sole caregiver and provider for my elderly, disabled mother. She depends on me for everything: her care, her comfort, her stability. And I’m terrified of failing her.

We’re behind on rent. I’m falling behind on the car that gets us to doctor’s appointments and interviews. Groceries are a struggle. I’m doing everything I can to hold it together, but it’s getting harder each day.

Asking for help is not easy for me. But today, I need it.

If you can donate, your support will help us keep our home, keep food on the table, and give me a little more time to get back on my feet. If you can’t donate, please consider sharing this. Every bit of kindness helps more than you know.

Thank you for reading this. Thank you for seeing me. And thank you for reminding me that I’m not alone.

With all my heart,

Michelle