Life has a way of pushing people into places they never imagined, and right now, I am standing in one of those places. I am a single mother, disabled and doing everything in my power to keep my home stable from my 7-year-old son, I live on a very low-income $1700 a month. And with the recent government shutdown, everything has spiraled. I did not receive my food stamps, and as a result, I had to put groceries, essentials and bills on my credit cards just to keep my son fed and the lights on. Now, those cards are reaching their limits. The fees are stacking up and I am sinking financially.
I have always been the type of person to push forward and find solutions. I am building my business Legacy Medical transport LLC with the hope of creating a stable future for my family and helping others in my community, but in this moment, I’m struggling just to make it to the next month. Christmas is approaching and while I want to give my son a joyful holiday, my reality right now is choosing between rent, food, and overdue bills, no mother should have to feel guilty for being unable to to afford a small gift, but that’s where I am.
I’m asking for $5000, because that amount would allow me to get completely caught up. My rent would be paid, my credit cards would be broke back down, I could buy groceries without relying on debt and most importantly, I could give my son stability during a time when everything feels uncertain. I am not asking for luxury just relief for the week that has been crushing me.
I am trying to build something bigger for my future. And my son’s future, but right now I need help getting through this moment. The stress of shutdown, the loss of food, the rising cost of everything. It has pushed me into a corner. I cannot climb out of alone. Your support, whether large or small would give me the chance to breathe again to regroup, and to continue fighting for a better life.
Thank you for reading my story, and thank you for any help you are able to give it means more than words can ever express.