Hi everyone,
My name is Matt, and this is one of the hardest things I’ve ever written. I’ve always tried to handle life on my own, but right now, as a single dad, I need to reach out for some help.
Life has a way of testing us in ways we never expect. I've always tried to stay strong and handle whatever comes my way, but lately, the challenges have felt overwhelming.
As a single dad, my world revolves around my kids. They are my reason for everything I do, and I've always tried to make sure they have what they need, no matter what life throws at us. But right now, I'm struggling to keep us afloat.
This past year has been especially hard. I lost my father in June, and I'm still coping with the loss of both my parents—my mom passed in 2012. Being an only child, it's been tough not having that support system to lean on. l've been trying to stay strong for my kids, but truthfully, I'm exhausted - emotionally and financially.
Over the years, I’ve lost nearly all of my close family. My grandma, who helped raise me, passed away in 2008. My mom passed away in 2012 — just two weeks after my son was born. This past June, I lost my dad. Along the way, I’ve also lost all of my grandparents and several aunts and uncles. Now, I have no parents or grandparents left. The people I relied on most for support and guidance are gone, and carrying that loss alone has been incredibly hard.
Despite everything, I’ve been trying to stay strong for my kids. But life has continued to challenge me. My job is in jeopardy and the situation is uncertain. Financially, I’ve been struggling to keep up with rent, car payments, insurance, gas, groceries, and debt repayments. My monthly expenses total roughly $4,100, and even covering the basics has become overwhelming.
In July, I had to claim insolvency because the debt had become unmanageable. I’m trying to rebuild, but I can’t do it alone. I need help to stabilize our life so I can continue providing for my kids and regain a sense of security.
Being a single dad after losing nearly my entire family has been one of the hardest challenges of my life. I still believe in kindness and community — in the idea that when life knocks us down, sometimes others can help us stand again.
If you can donate, share, or even just send a kind word, it would mean more than I can ever express. Your support would give me the chance to breathe, regroup, and rebuild a stable life for my kids and me.
Every dollar raised will go directly toward essential living costs — rent, utilities, car payments, insurance, gas, groceries, and basic debt repayments.
This isn’t about luxury or comfort. It’s about survival — keeping a roof over my head, food on the table, and reliable transportation so I can continue supporting my kids and moving forward.
Thank you for reading my story and for any compassion you can offer.