I'm writing this with a mix of gratitude and humility. I've always been one to handle my own problems, but I've suddenly been left with some significant debt that isn't necessarily mine, and it has put a real strain on my ability to stay afloat, and I'm really struggling to get on top of things, or see a way forward.

I've been thinking about how to ask for help without feeling like a burden, and a simple idea came to mind. As someone who serves coffee all day, I know how much a single cup can mean to someone. So, my hope is that if a few kind, generous people would consider buying me a "virtual" coffee, it would add up to something that could truly help me. This small act would go a long way toward helping me pay off this debt and get back on solid financial ground.

I am also painfully aware of the immense suffering happening in the world, and my heart goes out to everyone facing unimaginable horrors. I know that my situation is small in comparison, and I've wrestled with whether to even create this page. But if you have a little extra to spare and are moved to help, I would be endlessly grateful. Every bit helps me inch closer to a fresh start.

Thank you for taking the time to read this. Your support, in any form, means the world to me.