My name is Kristina.

On the morning of Tuesday, April 21, 2026, my life changed in a way I still can’t fully process.

My mom tragically passed away in a car accident. There were no other vehicles involved, and everything happened so suddenly and unexpectedly. By the time first responders arrived at the scene, she had already passed.

I wasn’t there, and that part has been incredibly hard to come to terms with. But after speaking with a witness, I found out something that has brought me a small amount of comfort in all of this pain—she wasn’t alone.

There were at least eight people there… complete strangers to her… who stopped, stayed, and tried to help her in her final moments. People who didn’t know her, but still cared enough to be there. And that means more to me than I can ever fully express.

One moment she was here, and the next… she was gone. We are still trying to understand what happened, and the weight of losing her like this has been overwhelming in every way.

I am her only child, and I never imagined I would be facing something like this...and not this soon.

My mom and I had our ups and downs, like many do, but she gave me life. And right now, the little girl inside of me is heartbroken, confused, and searching for something that makes sense in all of this. Grief is coming in waves—numbness one moment, pain the next—and I feel like I’m just trying to hold myself together while everything around me has changed.

Along with the emotional weight of losing her, I’m now facing the responsibility of handling everything that comes after—funeral arrangements, travel, and all the unexpected expenses that come with laying her to rest. None of this was planned, and I’m doing my best to navigate it while grieving.

I don’t like asking for help, but right now, I truly need it.

If you’re able to donate, even a small amount, it would mean more than I can express. If you’re not in a place to give, sharing this or simply keeping me in your thoughts and prayers means just as much.

To those who have reached out, checked on me, and shown love during these past few days—thank you. It has shown me who is truly there, and I will never forget it.

I just want to give my mom the goodbye she deserves.

If you'd like to pay directly, instead of through GoFundMe, I will have other options listed below.

Paypal: @PurplePineappleDuck

Cashapp: $akwigg8790

Zelle: [email redacted]