Last week, I lost my job. I was and continue to be in the middle of mono, along with various new and chronic autoimmune illness, and am struggling to get better. I love what I do - losing my job without any warning, it just about broke me.

I am a single mom to my two babies. I'm working with Fearless because NONE OF THIS was supposed to happen. But it did and when I was least ready.

Paperwork is being filled out for disability, unemployment, and SSI benefits. I went from being comfortably employed to having $20 to my name.

I made my rent for October, but I won't be able to in November. I'm embarrassed, totally leveled, and just trying to stay awake...much less stay afloat.

We need help getting through, until benefits (which are hopefully approved) kick in. Until I'm well enough to go back to work. We just need time.

I knew it would be hard, and I wouldn't take it back for a second. I'd rather struggle out loud than struggle in silence.