I am a 60-year-old wife and mother living abroad with my husband and our 17-year-old son, who is in his final year of high school.
A bit about my situation: I am a professional singer, and my husband operates a small burger shop. Unfortunately, the past few years have been challenging for us financially. Before the pandemic, I was in steady demand and worked nearly every day. However, when the pandemic hit, my performance opportunities and pay significantly decreased. To manage expenses like food, school uniforms, and a new computer for my son, I had to dip into my savings, which are now nearly depleted.
My income dropped from around $7,000 per month to barely $1,000–$2,000. I have had to rely on loans from friends and family to make ends meet, a position that has been both humbling and difficult. My husband’s burger shop is currently $25,000 in debt due to loans he took to keep it running during the pandemic. Repayment on these loans begins in December, and despite our best efforts, we are struggling to find a way forward.
My financial responsibilities include food, car payments, clothing for my son, and his new school computer. My Visa card was canceled in July after I missed two payments, and now my only available line of credit is a MasterCard, which I fear I may soon lose as well.
I have reached out to my son’s school, but there is only so much they can do if tuition remains unpaid, and I am deeply worried about him being forced to leave at such a pivotal time. I’ve already borrowed from my brothers and a close friend, and I cannot ask them again.
I am reaching out now in the hope that you might be able to help. I know this is a lot to ask, but I am truly at a loss and am trying everything I can to keep my family afloat.
The amount I am asking for is $30,000. This would help cover outstanding tuition, late taxes, insurance, credit cards, and essential expenses. We are doing our best, but it feels like we’re barely keeping our heads above water.
Thank you for taking the time to read this. Any help you could provide would be a lifeline, and I am incredibly grateful for any assistance.
Sincerely Thankful,
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