I never imagined I would be in a position where I needed to ask for help like this, but life changed very suddenly and I am doing everything I can to hold things together for my daughter and myself.

I am a mother to an 18-month-old daughter. Recently, I had to leave my home due to an unsafe situation. There is an active protective order in place, so I cannot share specific details, but leaving was necessary to protect both of us. It was not something I planned for, and it came with immediate and overwhelming financial consequences.

Before this happened, I believed that the household bills were being handled with help from someone else. I later found out that many things were not being paid the way I was led to believe. By the time I realized the full extent of it, I was already dealing with the fallout of having to leave and the financial damage had piled up quickly.

Even though I had to leave the home, the expenses connected to it did not stop. Rent, utilities, and other household bills are still due, and I am responsible for addressing them while also trying to rebuild stability elsewhere. Everything seemed to hit at once, and the cost of simply keeping things from falling further behind has become more than I can manage on my own.

I am working and actively trying to catch up, but the gap between what I can pay and what is owed continues to grow. Right now, the total need is well over $6,000, and that number reflects basic household and living expenses. I am not asking for help to get ahead, only for help to stay afloat while I work through this transition.

My biggest concern in all of this is my daughter. She is still so little, and she deserves safety, stability, and a sense of normalcy. I am doing everything I can to shield her from the stress of this situation, but the financial pressure has become too heavy to carry alone.

Asking for help is incredibly hard for me, but right now it is the only way I can see forward without losing everything I have worked so hard to keep together. Any donation, no matter the amount, will go directly toward rent, utilities, and household expenses. If you are not able to donate, sharing this means just as much and truly helps.

Thank you for taking the time to read this and for showing kindness during a time when we truly need it. I am deeply grateful for any support as I work to rebuild a safe and stable life for my daughter and me.