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Debt Consolidation

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Hello everyone!
I just want to mention, I dont normally do things like this. I dont like asking for help without some sort of compensation on my end but Im in desperation.

My name is Leanne (but I go by Sean). Im 26 years old and a self-employed Artist.

Almost two years ago, I took on a great deal of work knowing full well that I could handle it. But after an unexpected situation which was going to lead me to having to move out in a month, I was suddenly having to take on more work than I could handle. It left me with an enormous backlog which continued to grow within the next few months.

I went from a stable and safe 450$ a month renting situation to spending 90$ a day at hotels and eventually living in an airbnb where it was 250$ a week. That meant I had to take on a whole ton of extra work to keep myself afloat.
I was determined but it ended up burying me further and further into debt. After trying for 5 months to make it work, eventually it became too much and I had to move back in with my parents.

Ever since, Ive been trying to make up for the large amount of work Ive taken on and I just cant seem to make a dent in my debt. 
From having to pay for healthcare, to medical bills and medication. Pay for my cats vet visits and food and general well being. Paying for my own food and needs. Trying to refund people that has ordered any work from me. Its ended up either keeping me where Im at or burying myself even further. Im making no movements to make things better no matter how hard I try.

I dont have the option to grab a 9-5 as Im not in great health and wouldnt be able to maintain a job. So, taking in commissions and drawing is my only means of making money. Which means Im stuck in an endless loop of having to take on more work than I can handle to try to pay for everything I owe. Trying to consolidate my debt to other people while also paying for necessities, its stressing me out and its not making anyone happy...

Ive even attempted to get a high interest loan from a few places but because of my horrible credit Ive been rejected every single time.

At this point...I just want to make everything better and Im desperate to get to a point where I can comfortably continue to take commissions and finally be able to build my business without worrying about all the people Im disappointing..I want to be in a safe mental space and as much as I hate to say, I need help.

Right now, Im a little under 3,000$ in the hole. Thats counting how much I owe in commission refunds and the one charge I have in collections.

What it would mean for me to receive this help is; I could eliminate my debt. And Id then be able to start focusing on rebuilding my credit, saving up for necessities like a new used car, moving out, for just saving up in general. Id be able to pay my healthcare on time and be able to buy my medication and see doctors as I need to without worrying. Id also be able to afford proper care for my cat.
In general...it would just put me in the most stable place for taking steps to making everything better and being in a more comfortable place.

I would be beyond grateful if I could raise even a portion of the money I need. It would help beyond what I could explain in words.

I appreciate you reading this far and for your consideration! I hope you enjoy the rest of your day!

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Sean Farmer
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Manassas, VA

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