This is me at perhaps my most vulnerable and most ashamed.

Out of a desperate need to visit my hometown in Savannah, Georgia after having been away for 8 years and needing to see my brother (who is now safe with a loving family who has guardianship of him; some of you are aware of the story behind that), my family and I went for just under a week in late April of this year. Being away for so long was affecting my mental and emotional health. While I'm so grateful for the time I spent there, I'm now paying for it.

Financially, I shouldn't have gone in the first place. I wasn't in a stable enough position, money-wise, to take such a trip. Now I'm struggling to pay rent and bills and I'm well aware that it's my own fault. I hate it, but I acknowledge and accept it.

I hate asking for help, but I don't know what else to do. Please help me and my family get out of this rut we've found ourselves in. Please know that, if you donate and would like to have your donation repaid, please let me know and I will gladly pledge to repay you as soon as I'm able. Once I'm in a better position, I can give you a solid ETA on repayment.

I know the reason for this GoFundMe may comes across as stupid and ridiculous...perhaps even selfish. I understand that. However, if you're willing to help out, I'd be forever grateful. Again, if you'd like your donation to be paid back, let me know and I'll make sure that happens when I'm able to repay it. Again, I'll provide a date of repayment once I'm fully funded and back on track.

I thank you from the bottom of my heart.