While I write this, I can't help but stop the tears. I have a lot of pride and I can't believe I've let things get to this point. Two years back, I decided to open a business and things were looking up. What I didn't factor in is how the pandemic would affect the business moving forward.

Inflation has gone up and business has died down. I said to myself I just need to get through this hump, so let me borrow money from the house. I should have really done things differently.

It got to the point that I fell behind on my mortgage. I didn't want to lose my home, so I filed for bankruptcy. I started this process in May of last year. My bankruptcy lawyers took such a long time. It is finally taking effect now. However, they are requiring that I pay $16,000.

I've sold everything of value and I'm down to nothing. With what we have coming in for income, we are left with $6,000 to keep our family home. Since 2016, we have been creating memories at this home. Family events, hurricane shelter, birthdays, housing people who didn't have a home, and more.

Now I'm hopeless and to the point I need to ask for help. This is so hard for me to even express. If you can relate and have the means to assist me, thank you! If not, your prayers and sharing this post with people you know will go a long way. God is good and willing.