Hi, my name is Zack.

I’m reaching out for a little help during one of the toughest chapters of my life.

I’m feeling desperate and even embarrassed to ask, but this is where I’m at.

In August, I lost my best mate of 9 years, this December would have marked 10 years of friendship.

We lived together all that time.

And to put it simply, life just hasn’t been the same since. Grieving that loss while trying to keep up with bills on my own has been more than overwhelming.

Since then, I’ve taken on everything myself, full rent, electricity, water, internet, and phone.

Rent alone takes up more than half my paycheck, and by the time I cover everything else, there’s nothing left to live on.

I’ve picked up a second job, working both full-time and casually, and even sold my car to clear that loan.

My next goal is to pay off a smaller personal loan so I can start rebuilding to eventually save for a small car again and find a little breathing space.

I’m doing everything I can to stay strong and take care of my furbabies, but the truth is, it’s been hard. Any help, no matter how small, would mean the world and help me keep moving forward.

Thank you for taking the time to read my story, and for any support, even sharing this helps more than you know.