Sakura

Hi everyone, My name’s Dee, streamer/gamer name "Sakura", and I’ve been streaming for almost 3 years now on Twitch, but gaming basically my whole life. Gaming and content creation have become such a huge part of who I am — it’s my way of making people laugh, smile, and escape for a while. I started streaming originally to escape & hide from someone who was supposed to protect me, so when I became safe again, gaming & streaming with my community & friends became a safe space & something I decided to keep doing. I’ve built my little community from the ground up, using what I had — my Asus TUF Gaming Laptop that I had gotten back in college for Animation school — and it’s been my ride-or-die ever since. I’ve been streaming, editing, and gaming all on this same laptop for years. And while I’m so grateful for how far it’s taken me, but lately it’s been really struggling to keep up. My stream crashed four times in just 15 minutes recently — and this isn’t the first time. It’s been happening off and on for over a year, & there was a time I had to stop streaming for months - almost a year, because of these issues, and every time it does, it slows down my progress and breaks the consistency I’ve been working so hard to maintain, especially as of recently. I don’t like asking for help, I tend to avoid it, but I know I’ve reached the point where my laptop just can’t handle the load anymore. I’ve done updates, tweaks, and everything I can to make it work — and for a while, it does — but then it crashes again. Streaming, gaming, and editing at the same time is just too much for it now. I know I have what it takes to go far as a streamer. I’ve seen the growth, the laughs, and the support from my community — and I truly believe I’m just getting started. But right now, I’m limited by my setup, and it’s holding me back from creating consistent content and giving my viewers the quality they deserve. That’s why I’m asking for help to build a proper PC setup that can handle streaming smoothly without crashing. Not everyone can afford a PC — and I’m not in a place where I can make that kind of investment right now. But with your help, I can get back to doing what I love: creating content that entertains, uplifts, and brings people together. Unfortunately, all of this has caused me to once again stop streaming for a bit. I can continue to try here & there & hope for no crashes and issues, but of course, not guaranteed. ALL the donations will go towards buying a PC or pre-built PC. Every bit helps — whether it’s a donation, a share, or just words of encouragement. Truly, anything means a lot to me & my journey of streaming/gaming. Thank you for reading, for supporting, and for believing in me even when things get tough. I can’t wait to get back to streaming consistently and showing what’s really possible when you don’t give up — even when your stream crashes a dozen times a month. Much love, Dee, aka "Sakura" You can find all my socials here & support if you'd like that way: https://linktr.ee/bigsakura God bless you all for your time.