Dear friends, family, and kind strangers,

I am reaching out today (literally in my recovery room) in a moment of unexpected crisis and extreme stress. I underwent surgery today and had planned to use the earnings from my Instacart shopper job to cover my bills and rent while I recovered and couldn't work.

However, just as I entered my recovery period, my entire situation was thrown into pure stress, anxiety and frustration.

My Instacart account was hacked. The hacker stole all the money I had recently earned.

In the process of reporting the hack, my account was deactivated until further notice, meaning I have zero income since I am on leave and no way to start earning again until I am well enough to fight to get the account back—which could take weeks.

The Immediate Impact

Instead of focusing on rest and healing after surgery, all I can think about is the lost income, looming bills, and how to get my daughter around.

Lost Safety Net: The stolen funds were my entire budget for rent and immediate living expenses while I was out of commission from the surgery.

Transportation: Since I can't drive post-surgery, I desperately need help covering the cost of rides (Uber/Lyft) and school transport for my daughter on the days where help wasn't already promised.

Stress & Recovery: The reality of this situation is severely impacting my ability to recover, which will only prolong the time until I can get back to work.

Why I Need Your Help

I am not asking for a hand-out, but a temporary bridge to get through this difficult time. My goal is to be self-sufficient again as soon as I am medically cleared and can get my Instacart account reinstated (or find a new temporary job).

Your contribution will directly go toward:

Rent and Utilities: Covering the immediate costs that were supposed to be paid with the stolen Instacart funds.

Essential Groceries: Ensuring we have food during my recovery.

Daughter's Transportation: Paying for safe rides and transport for my daughter while I am unable to drive.

I truly hate asking for help, but I am in a bind, and even the smallest donation can help relieve this overwhelming burden of stress and allow me to finally focus on my recovery.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for reading and for any support you can offer. If you can't donate, a share would mean the world to me.

With gratitude and appreciation and thank you!