Hi, my name is Malachi, and I’m about to become a dad to a little girl. This should be the most exciting chapter of my life, but instead it’s been overshadowed by fear and uncertainty. Every day I wake up carrying the weight of wondering how I’m going to protect and provide for my family. I’m working and giving everything I have, but no matter how hard I try, my income just isn’t enough.

The bills keep coming, the numbers keep rising, and it feels like I’m constantly falling behind. I share a small apartment with my fiancé and our two dogs, and while it may not be much, it’s our home — the only place where we feel safe right now.

My fiancé is pregnant and unable to work, and that breaks my heart because I wish I could take every worry off her shoulders. She should be resting, focusing on her health and our baby, not stressing about whether we’ll still have a place to live. My greatest fear is failing them — of not being able to keep a roof over our heads while we wait for our daughter to arrive.

I’m not asking for luxury or comfort, just stability. I just want to keep my family together and off the streets during this fragile and overwhelming time. Any help, any kindness, even just taking a moment to read our story, truly means everything to us. Thank you for listening and for giving us a bit of hope when we need it most.