Hi everyone,

I never thought I’d be writing something like this. A few days ago, I lost my mom in a way I can’t fully put into words. It’s been the hardest and most painful thing I’ve ever faced.

I’ve been trying to hold things together, but honestly, I’m struggling. I live paycheck to paycheck, and after breaking down at work, my boss told me to take the week off — unfortunately, it’s unpaid. I don’t have much saved, and rent and bills are coming up soon.

I have my dog Chilli to take care of as well, along with having to pay for groceries, bills, and rent.

I hate asking for help, but right now I really don’t know what else to do. Any contribution, no matter how small, would go directly toward covering rent, food, and basic expenses while I take some time to grieve and get back on my feet.

I work in sales, and it can be very intense and mentally exhausting. I fear that if I force myself to work, I will be mentally worse and will deteriorate my work performance.

If you can’t donate, just sharing this means a lot too.

Thank you for reading, and thank you to everyone who’s reached out or kept me in their thoughts. It means more than you know.

— Kish Soma