A Request For Help
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The last few months have been the most difficult I’ve ever had to handle in my life. They have shown me a strength that I never knew I had, but have also humbled me and made me realize that I can’t win by my strength alone. I’ve been trying to push through and navigate the hardship that I’ve found myself faced with, but I’ve exhausted all avenues and efforts, so I must now ask for the help of my friends and family.
My ex-partner Michael Hornak and I had been together for the past 6 years, living in our apartment in Harlem. We recently ended our relationship, but were on good terms and still coexisting together. All seemed well and normal, but Michael had hidden well that he was suffering from depression and anxiety. He took his own life on October 21st, and I came to discover after that part of Michael’s stress was due to financial debt. I regret that Michael wasn’t able to come to me for support. I regret that he wasn’t able to see that myself, his friends and his family were here for him and would do anything for him.
Michael was carrying debt with him that was unknown to me. I found out after his death that the rent was not being paid for some months. Some of Michael’s final words to me included an apology for this. I know he had no intention to hurt me. I can never be angry towards him for this. I can’t imagine what he was going through, suffering in silence with depression and trying to deal with the anxiety of money problems. I know that he was trying to fix this before I found out about it.
$10,000 in back rent is what is owed and this has now become my debt alone. Unfortunately, I am not prepared to handle this in the time I’ve been given and I now face eviction. I have until February 28th to repay this money. As I am now solely responsible for the current rent payments and the bills that we shared together, I cannot afford to cover this debt in so little time.
I am asking for help with raising $7,500 to cover this debt. All of you that know me can understand that this is a humbling experience for me having to ask for help in this way. Any amount that you can give is greatly appreciated. If sharing this message is all that you can do, then I appreciate that as well.
Thank you all for taking the time to read this. Thank you for your help.
My ex-partner Michael Hornak and I had been together for the past 6 years, living in our apartment in Harlem. We recently ended our relationship, but were on good terms and still coexisting together. All seemed well and normal, but Michael had hidden well that he was suffering from depression and anxiety. He took his own life on October 21st, and I came to discover after that part of Michael’s stress was due to financial debt. I regret that Michael wasn’t able to come to me for support. I regret that he wasn’t able to see that myself, his friends and his family were here for him and would do anything for him.
Michael was carrying debt with him that was unknown to me. I found out after his death that the rent was not being paid for some months. Some of Michael’s final words to me included an apology for this. I know he had no intention to hurt me. I can never be angry towards him for this. I can’t imagine what he was going through, suffering in silence with depression and trying to deal with the anxiety of money problems. I know that he was trying to fix this before I found out about it.
$10,000 in back rent is what is owed and this has now become my debt alone. Unfortunately, I am not prepared to handle this in the time I’ve been given and I now face eviction. I have until February 28th to repay this money. As I am now solely responsible for the current rent payments and the bills that we shared together, I cannot afford to cover this debt in so little time.
I am asking for help with raising $7,500 to cover this debt. All of you that know me can understand that this is a humbling experience for me having to ask for help in this way. Any amount that you can give is greatly appreciated. If sharing this message is all that you can do, then I appreciate that as well.
Thank you all for taking the time to read this. Thank you for your help.
Organizer
Brendt White
Organizer
New York, NY