My partner and I fell in love quietly, hoping the world would let us be. We never asked for much, we were happy, smiling mostly, living in the world where everyone want to be I guess but just to live honestly and together.
For years, we worked in our families’ business in Hamilton. We poured our hearts into it, gave all our energy, skipped nights out, and sacrificed our own dreams, believing we were building a future. But when they found out we were gay, everything changed. We were left with nothing — no money, no home, no support. The business, the families, the life we worked for… it all stayed without us.
Now, every day is a struggle, we are supporting each other, though we cry often, feel helpless sometimes. We count coins just to eat, search for warmth on cold nights, and wonder if anyone will see us. Some days it feels unbearable. But we keep going, because giving up would mean losing each other, too.
We are not asking for charity forever. We are asking for a chance — a chance to stand on our own feet. With $25,000, we could start a small business, pay rent, buy food, and slowly rebuild our lives with safety and dignity.
We do not want luxury. We only want hope, a place to breathe, and the chance to show the world that love does not make you unworthy. If kindness still exists, we hope it finds us.
Here’s my Paypal link – paypal.me/shivam129807