<div>I’ve asked for help before, but never like this. I know some people might judge me, but I have no other choice right now.

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<div>I’ve been applying for jobs nearly every hour of every day, and I still haven’t found one. I have no income except $514 a month from cash assistance, and I’m barely getting by with help from friends. It’s humbling, scary, and exhausting — but I’m not giving up.

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<div>If this were just me, I wouldn’t ask. But I have children depending on me, and even a little help can make a huge difference.

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<div>Even $20 can cover gas, diapers, or a meal. Some people give $20, some $100 — every bit counts.

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<div>If you can’t give, that’s okay. All I ask is that you don’t judge me for being in this moment of fear. I’m doing everything I can to get back on my feet, and I just need a little help getting through this rough patch.

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<div>Thank you for reading and for seeing me as a person doing their best.

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