This year has been incredibly tough for my family and me. The past few months have brought a lot of challenges—our bills are high and need to be paid weekly, which means I have to break them down just to make sure we stay on top of things. On top of that, I haven’t been able to do any Christmas shopping, and it’s hard not being able to give my loved ones the holiday they deserve. Earlier this year, my partner had shoulder surgery, and I had to take time off work to help with recovery. That time away from work made it even harder to keep up with everything, and we’ve been doing our best to get by.

I’m not someone who asks for help often, but right now, I’m reaching out because things have gotten really tough. The support from this fundraiser will go directly toward helping us with holiday needs, catching up on bills, and making sure my partner has what she needs to recover fully. Any kind of help is sincerely and gratefully appreciated—it would mean the world to us to know we’re not alone during this difficult time. Thank you in advance for your kindness and support.