As difficult as this is for me, I'm afraid that I have to go hat in hand to the world again, and ask for help. Rather than any one major event, this time it's been the death of a thousand tiny cuts; an unexpected car repair bill in February, equally unexpected medical expenses in March (and more coming in May, though I guess at least I know about those—for all the good that'll do me), a couple of independent money sources unexpectedly drying up (including, it looks like, what would have been a nice voice-over gig which I had hoped might lead to more) and an overall failure to deal with the constantly-increasing costs of, well, everything currently, all of which leads up to another shortfall on my part. Somewhat mercifully (I suppose), this time isn't as major as on other occasions; I'm more or less up to date on most things with the exception of rent, on which I am short by a little more than half for this month.

So....I'm asking for help, again, much to the further cost of what's left of my pride. Any amount helps as I'm wrestling things into shape (and I am getting there, I just....need help); and obviously if you can't help, I completely understand and certainly can't blame anybody—times are insanely tough for everybody right now. Please do help if you can; and if you can't, please consider sharing.

Thank you all, yet again, from the bottom of what's left of my heart.