It is extremely hard for me to post this, but I have no other options. I never thought I would be in a position where I had to make a post like this, because asking for help is one of the hardest things for me to do. Those who truly know me know I will struggle in silence, work myself beyond exhaustion, and do everything possible before ever reaching out. But right now, I have run out of options. I am a single mother of two teenagers, caring for four fur babies, and I am facing one of the hardest times of my life financially. Despite working and doing everything I can, I am now at risk of losing my housing. I need help with rent immediately to avoid eviction. If I do lose my home, I truly have nowhere to go, and family is no longer an option for support. I have always been the person who gives—helping others even when it meant putting myself last, believing that if I ever truly needed help, somehow it would come back around. Today I am humbly asking for that help because this is not something I can fix alone right now. My children, my animals, and keeping some stability for all of us are what matter most right now, and that is why I am putting my pride aside and asking. If anyone is able to help in any way—financially, resources, advice, or even by sharing this post—I would be beyond grateful. No amount is too small, and every bit truly helps. Thank you for reading this and for understanding how difficult this was for me to post.

(posting this for my mom)