My name is Samuel, and I am asking for help during one of the hardest seasons of my life. After a work-related accident, I experienced years of pressure and intimidation that made me feel like I had to stay quiet. When I finally asked for time off to reset and recover before participating further in the investigation process, my boundaries were not respected. I was contacted during my paid leave in ways that deeply affected my mental and emotional well-being. After trying to stand up for myself and honor my beliefs, I lost my job.

I am now couch surfing, without health insurance, and doing my best to stay afloat while I fight for justice and rebuild my life. I even had to give away my dog so I could focus fully on surviving this chapter. The funds will help cover basic needs like food, commuting costs, car insurance, medication, phone expenses, and healthy outlets that help keep me grounded. Some of the things that keep me grounded are riding bicycles, walking, jogging, listening to music, and camping. These are not luxuries to me, they are part of how I care for my mental health and continue building healthier habits each day, because life is too precious.

Asking for help does not come naturally to me, but right now I cannot carry this alone. Any support, no matter how small, would mean a great deal. Thank you for reading, for caring, and for standing with me. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.