I never imagined I would be writing something like this, but life has a way of humbling all of us at some point.
Earlier this year, I made the decision to move across the country to live with my mom, who is currently in hospice care. It was not a financial decision, it was a family decision. Being here with her during this time is something I will never regret. However, the move came with unexpected financial weight that has been incredibly difficult to carry.
I am currently facing about $15,000 in urgent expenses, primarily an enormous electric bill, a heating bill, and the cost of retrieving and paying for my car that had to be left in another state during the transition. On top of that, I am still paying rent and trying to manage everyday expenses while rebuilding in a new place.
For context, I am an educated professional artist who works in commercial production. I storyboard, design, and create visual work that requires long hours, focus, and constant hustle. I work extremely hard. But freelance creative work can be inconsistent, and no matter how much effort I put in, it has felt like I am always just barely keeping up rather than truly getting ahead.
What I am asking for is not a handout for comfort, it is a reset.
If I could eliminate these major outstanding bills, I would finally be able to breathe. I could stop living in constant financial triage mode and instead focus fully on building something sustainable and long-term. I have been developing a YouTube animation series- a satirical, original project that I truly believe has real potential. I know with focused time and mental clarity, I can turn it into a revenue-generating platform. But right now, the stress of these looming debts makes it nearly impossible to give it the attention it deserves.
Carrying this financial weight while caring for my mother has been overwhelming. I am doing everything I can, and I am not giving up. I simply need help to get over this immediate wall so I can move forward with stability and purpose.
If you are able to contribute in any way, whether large or small, it would mean more than I can express. Even sharing this request would help tremendously.
Thank you for taking the time to read this and for considering helping me turn this incredibly heavy moment into a fresh start.
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