I’ve always been the one who figured things out on my own, driven by strong discipline and work ethic, even if it meant sacrificing my social life and pushing through in silence.

I left the U.S. to pursue a better quality of life and build something more aligned with who I am. After finishing a long-term marketing contract, I stayed abroad and poured everything into building my own business. Things were going well, but unfortunately, a client ghosted on payment, and now I’m doing everything I can to avoid being stranded in a foreign country with no support.

I’ve been doing everything in my power to get back on my feet—reaching out to companies, applying to opportunities, and sending hundreds of job applications across multiple platforms. But despite my constant effort, I’m hitting wall after wall, and I’ve run out of time.

Thankfully, I was able to cover my rent for this month, but I didn’t have enough for utilities, so they will be cut off shortly. My only access to food ends in a few weeks when the last available backup option shuts down.

I don’t have the funds to leave the country, and even if I did, returning to the U.S. would only place me in deeper instability. I have no place to live, no access to transportation, no family support to lean on, and the cost of living is much higher. It would only add to the hardship, not solve it.

What makes this especially painful is that my situation isn’t permanent. I’ll have full financial stability by late July through a confirmed income source that's already secure, but I won’t make it that far unless I get help now.

This fundraiser is my bridge to stability. I’m asking for just enough to survive and remain safe through July:

Rent and Utilities ($530/month × 3 months) = $1,590

Food ($300/month × 3 months) = $900

Emergency Flight Fund (if no other option) = $500

Total Goal: $2,990

This is one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do. I’ve always been a private person who struggled in silence and tried to fight through alone, especially during some of the hardest seasons of my life. Asking for help isn’t easy for me, but I’ve reached a point where I can’t do this without support.

I never imagined I’d be here staring at a blank screen, wondering how to even ask for help. But here I am, because the alternative is being homeless in another country with no way out.

If you support me now, you're not just helping me survive. You’re giving me a shot at finishing the journey I’ve been fighting for.

I fully intend to pay this forward once I’m back on my feet. Whether that’s by supporting others in their time of need, or giving back directly to those who helped me... this generosity won’t go forgotten!

Thank you for reading this. Even if you can’t give, sharing this or simply reaching out means more than I can express.

With deep gratitude,

Brandon