This year, life has looked very different than I expected.

I've been dealing with a prolonged period of job searching and I've poured myself into finding the right next opportunity. I've applied to well over a thousand positions, interviewed with organizations across multiple states, continued freelancing when possible, and remained committed to getting this sorted out. Through this time, I have experienced discrimination with several processes, and an offer falling through at the last moment as I was relocating. I have dealt with 5-month-long processes. I could just about write a book about my experiences over the last six months! But that's a story for another time.

At the end of May, I made the difficult decision to vacate my apartment rather than sign another year-long lease while actively interviewing for opportunities that will require relocation. Since then, I've been staying in temporary housing and the cost has grown and is due on a weekly basis. Over the course of this transition, I've had to exhaust my savings. At this point, it's gone, and I have overdrafted while I work to get across the finish line. I do not know a single person in real life within almost a thousand miles of me. My family is over 2,000 and 3,000 miles away, respectively. They have supported me through this, but the need has become too great. I have been considering selling my car for more runway, but it has to be a very last resort, as I would be stranded without it and without anyone I know nearby.

While I'm grateful for the opportunities that continue to come my way, the reality is that this transition has lasted much longer than I anticipated. The encouraging news is that I have several good opportunities. I'm currently in the final stages with three organizations, and two of those are waiting until the week of July 7 to conduct their final interviews because of the holiday. I genuinely feel hopeful about the opportunities ahead. Right now, what I need most is a little more runway to get there. Extending my stay in temporary housing costs approximately $605-630/wk and would allow me to complete these interview processes without immediate pressure. I’m also about -365.

If you know me, you know this wasn't an easy decision. Asking for help has never come naturally to me. But I've fought making this for months — and I've learned that community exists for moments exactly like these.

Your support will help cover essential living expenses—including temporary housing, food, transportation, incidentals for my animal, and other immediate necessities—while I continue interviewing. Any remaining funds will make the relocation transition possible as only one organization will offer relocation assistance.

Housing cost will be due before I can transfer from the platform, so if you'd like to support through c@$h app or another, they are linked in my bio $livlaughluvn)

If you're unable to give financially, sharing this page or keeping me in your prayers means more than you know.

Thank you for believing in me during this season. I look forward to the day I can pay this generosity forward.