Hi, my name is Breyana and I never imagined I’d be in a place where I’d have to ask for help like this—but right now, I don’t know where else to turn, so I come to you with my vulnerability and humility to ask.

I’m a single mom to my beautiful 4-year-old son, and we’ve been through more this past year than I can put into words. Last July, I lost my job, and since then I’ve been doing everything I can to make ends meet—picking up side gigs, odd jobs, anything that might help us get by. But it hasn’t been enough.

In February, I was in a car accident that left me with chronic pain and ongoing physical issues that make day-to-day life incredibly difficult. On top of that, I’ve been battling bipolar disorder, anxiety, and major depression for years—and with everything going on, my mental health has taken a major hit. I’ve tried to stay strong for my son, but truthfully, I’m struggling.

We live in North Carolina, where I moved six years ago. I don’t have any family nearby—or at all—to fall back on. If I lose our home, we’ll have nowhere to go.

Right now, I’m asking for help to cover our most basic needs: rent, utilities, groceries, and everyday essentials. I’m doing everything I can to get back on my feet, but I just need some help to get through this moment so we don’t fall through the cracks, and I hope in turn one day—I can be a blessing to someone else when they are in need.

If you can give, I would be incredibly grateful. And if you can’t, sharing this page would mean the world to me. Thank you for reading, for caring, and for helping me and my little boy find some hope again.

With all my heart,

Breyana and Zylan.