I’m starting this fundraiser because I’m trying to reunite with my dad in Washington state after 11 years apart. He moved there when I was a kid, and I haven’t seen him since. Now he has asked me to come live there so I can have a new start in life, and I’m doing everything I can to make that happen.

This is a deeply personal move for me. I feel eager and ready to begin this new journey, but I’m anxious too. I also feel a real urgency to get there now. My dad is having heart problems, and after already losing my mom, being able to be with him means more than I can put into words. I also feel like where I am right now is only going to get worse, which makes this chance for a fresh start feel even more important.

The funds from this fundraiser will help me cover the practical costs of making the move, including transportation to Washington state, a camper, and the first month of lot rent. Having help with these expenses would make it possible for me to get there, get settled, and be close to my dad after so many years apart.

If you’re able to support me, whether by donating or sharing this fundraiser, I would be truly grateful. Your help would bring me one step closer to reuniting with my dad and starting over in a place where I can be with family again.