2025 has been a financially stressful year for me and my family. Circumstances outside of my control have resulted in a shortfall of thousands of dollars that I would usually earn annually. On top of that, the price of just about everything—from food to clothing to insurance—has gone up, making it harder to keep up with even the basics. I’ve had to make many sacrifices, like deactivating our streaming services and turning off my children’s cell phone plans. I’ve been unable to pay my credit cards, and many of them are now going to collections. I’m on the verge of having to get rid of my car because I can no longer afford the payments and insurance. With Christmas approaching, I feel overwhelmed and have exhausted all my resources. I have no family who can help me financially, so I am turning to GoFundMe for support.

Any funds I receive will go directly to current and past due bills, groceries for my family, and some Christmas gifts for my kids. Your support would help us get through this difficult time and bring a little hope and relief to our household. I know I’m not disabled or suffering from any life-threatening illnesses, but I could really use the help. I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to read my story. From the bottom of a defeated middle-aged man’s heart, thank you for considering a donation or sharing my fundraiser.