Hi everyone,

It’s not easy for me to do this — to ask for help — but I’m at a place in my life where I truly need a hand. I’m currently facing an incredibly tough financial season that has left me overwhelmed and stretched in every direction. I'm trying to manage basic bills, prepare for a necessary out-of-state move, and pay off a small but important balance at my graduate school that’s standing between me and being able to move forward academically. All of this has hit me at once, and it’s more than I can carry alone, but at the moment I am navigating it on my own.

In the past I've always worked hard and tried to handle things on my own, but right now I’m in a situation where that’s just not possible. Life has paused in some ways, and while I continue to do what I can each day, the weight is slowly becoming too much. If you’ve ever been in a place where you were just trying to hold on — to your dreams, your stability, your future — then you know how much even a little help can mean. Whether it’s $1 or $10, anything you’re able to give will go toward keeping my head above water while I navigate this transition.

Your support will help me:

Cover essential bills while I try to regain my footing. Prepare for my move and a fresh start in a new place. Pay off my graduate school balance so I can continue building toward my future and get much needed financial support.

If you’re not in a place to give, I completely understand and I thank you for taking the time to read this through. Just sharing this with someone else who might be able to help means more than you know.

Thank you for reading, for caring, and for being a part of this moment with me. I’m hopeful that with a little help, I can get through this storm and come out stronger on the other side.