Hi, my name is Aiden for those that may not know me. I've been discouraged from doing this over fear of having to tell my story and the emotional toll that may take on me. I am, however, in need of some help in getting me through to when I am back at work full time and pulling a paycheck. Please know that where there are details lacking, this is a choice I hope you understand.

While a long term sufferer of depression, I have worked diligently with my health care team to manage through both talk therapy and medication. This past May I felt I was finally at a point and doing well enough to end therapy to "as needed", having gained many coping skills and insight to my emotional needs. Just a short while later I was faced with a personal tragedy and betrayal. I am still working my way through this, and not sure what the other side may look like, if I get there.

As the weeks continued my concentration took a turn for the worst, and with it my ability to manage my mental health. Early last month I found myself in the hospital as I tried to get myself together and to a healthy space. After discharge I remained out of work while I focused on going to therapy, taking care of my personal needs, and trying to get myself back to me. Unfortunately I found myself back in hospital early this month and this time was ten times harder than the last. The focus needing to be ever greater on getting myself back to health, and back home. I was discharged yesterday and am pushing myself for a return to work of next week.

The little personal funds I had have been used up, and I have not been pulling a paycheck for almost two months at this time. It will likely be another 3-4 weeks until my return to work is full time and my financial stability back to where it was. Absolutely any help in bridging this gap for me to pay rent, my car note and insurance, bills, and groceries would mean the world to me. While I am not one to ask, this burden is one too many for me to bear right now.

Thank you so much, I only hope that I will be able to return the favor.