Peace & Blessings Y’all❤️❤️❤️
Many who know me know that this is EXTREMELY difficult for me to do but I try to remind myself that being vulnerable enough to ask for support in challenging times like now is a sign of strength not weakness. So I am putting my pride aside!
On April 1st 2026, my life shifted in a way I was not expecting. I lost my job suddenly, and since then I’ve been doing everything I can just to stay afloat. From consistently applying for work, cutting back wherever I can, to trying to stretch every dollar. I am still finding myself in a very uncomfortable position: being at risk of eviction
About six months ago, I took a leap of faith and relocated to a new city and state in hopes of better opportunities and the chance to go back to school. I didn’t know anyone when I got here and basically started over from scratch with only a duffle bag of clothes, my backpack and one pair of shoes. By the grace of God, I was able to secure a full time job and great housing within two weeks of relocating. Before making that move, I had already gone through an overwhelming and traumatic housing situation, so leaving everything familiar behind wasn’t easy but I knew I needed a fresh start and God would provide.
Since moving, I’ve spent the last six months trying to focus on my wellbeing and mental health. My new housing has given me the space to breathe, process a lot of what I’ve been through, and start thinking about what I actually want for my future. It hasn’t been easy navigating resources or building support in a completely new place, but I’ve been trying my best to create stability.
Thank God I have secured a new job, which will also allow me to make a career transition but I will not start until May. It’s a huge relief knowing something is lined up, but right now I am in a really tough gap where my old income has stopped, my new one hasn’t started yet and it’s left me in a very fragile position. In addition, my medical benefits end at the end of April. I recently started therapy and it’s been important for me in processing everything and trying to stay grounded. Losing access to that support as soon as I start feeling unstable again is difficult.
I am at risk for eviction May 1st if I cannot cover April’s rent and utilities. While this is really stressful to sit with, especially because this space has meant so much to me, I am grateful for the experience I’ve had here so far. It’s been the one stable place where I’ve been able to start healing and rebuilding and I appreciate that my property management is willing to work with me for May’s rent if I can meet deadline.
I am hoping to raise $2,000 to get through this stretch. That would cover $1,200 for rent so I can avoid eviction, $400 for utilities, $200 for storage so I don’t lose my belongings, and $200 for groceries and basic necessities until I get my first paycheck.
I am still faithful! I know things are turning in a better direction with my new job starting soon but I know right now, I have no choice but to ask for help to get through this short and critical window. I refuse to go from swimming to sinking!
Anything extra raised beyond this immediate need will go toward building a financial cushion so I’m not in this kind of situation again in the future.
Again, asking for help and being this transparent isn’t easy for me but I have faith that every thing happens for a reason. God told me to move here so I did and I still have no regrets but now he is telling me to speak up so that’s what I am doing.
Thank you for taking the time to read this and for any support even if it’s not monetary. Your prayers, encouragement and sharing this is all truly appreciated!