Hello, and thank you for taking the time to read my request. I never thought I would be in a position where I would need to reach out to strangers for help, but life has put me in a very difficult situation, and I am running out of options.
I am a single parent, the sole support for my children, and I am working two full-time jobs just to keep a roof over our heads in a very expensive tourism-based town. Every bit of my income goes towards the rent, utilities, food, transportation, and the basic necessities of raising my family.
Unfortunately, even with working around the clock, I have come up short in a critical area that would change the course of our lives.
More than nine years ago, I made some mistakes while under the influence of alcohol. I immediately took responsibility for my actions. I served time in the justice system, in a very intense solution-based program that I am forever grateful for. I also sought traditional treatment on my own, and after completion have never turned back to alcohol again.
My recovery is something I am extremely proud of. I am a huge part of local Alcoholics Anonymous and Celebrate Recovery chapters. I also work with other women of addiction/alcoholism- if it could happen to me, it could literally happen to anyone.
I have been doing everything in my power to build a stable and healthy life for myself and my children, we have come so far with emotional healing and rebuilding. But part of moving forward means completing the obligations of probation.
Right now, I am facing a deadline that I cannot meet on my own. By October 1st, I must pay the remainder of $4800 to the court in order to be compliant and complete probation. I have done everything else that they have asked of me, but if I cannot come up with this final amount in time, the consequence is going back to jail. That would mean being taken away from my children, losing both my jobs, and devastating the stability I have been working so hard to provide for my family. We all just want and need this nightmare to finally be behind us- as they tell me, they have their “supermom” back.
I am not asking for luxuries or extras- just for help in meeting this very specific and very urgent need. Every single dollar would help us get closer to this $4800 goal, and every contribution, no matter the size, makes a real difference in keeping my children’s lives intact. They would not only be missing me, they would lose friends, a school they love, numerous sports programs, and other extracurricular activities that they also have worked hard to build up.
I would like to emphasize that I am committed to continuing to work hard, remain sober, and provide for my children. I am also a full-time student with Abilene Christian University, and am slated to graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, with a concentration in Mental Health and Addiction in March of 2026. I will continue to always work towards my recovery, and the recovery of others as well.
This request is not about giving up responsibility- and I have no problem with repaying any help given to me. This is simply about asking for a little grace in a moment that I can simply not do it alone.
Thank you so much for your time, your compassion, and for any help you can give. I don’t entirely understand how this works, but if you are still reading, you are someone with a helping heart, and I am beyond grateful that you exist. Thank you for reading our journey, I pray that some help will be able to end this nightmare, and we can finally move on with our happy and normal lives.
With extreme gratitude,
Ann Rott
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Thank you so much for everything. I will be forever grateful and continuing this journey.