My name is Caroline, and I am reaching out for help during an incredibly challenging time. In 2023, I was laid off from my previous job, which was a difficult setback. However, I worked hard to find new employment and finally secured a job that I was excited about. Unfortunately, not long after starting my new position, I suffered a concussion. This injury not only impacted my health but also cost me that new job, leaving me in a precarious financial situation.
When I suffered the concussion, I immediately noticed its effect on my ability to perform daily tasks, let alone work. The symptoms were severe—constant headaches, dizziness, and difficulty concentrating. I tried to push through and continue working, but my performance was affected, and my employer ultimately decided to let me go. Losing my job in the middle of recovering from a concussion has been devastating.
What makes my situation even more difficult is that because I was laid off in 2023 and briefly found a new job before being fired due to my injury, I am no longer eligible for unemployment benefits. I had relied on those benefits during the months I was searching for work, but now that I no longer qualify, I have no steady income to support myself. After borrowing money from family and friends while unemployed, I am struggling to pay my mortgage and essential bills like utilities and groceries, and caring for my 2 year old dog and cat.
Despite my health challenges, I have been actively searching for new employment, but my recovery has slowed down the process. It’s been incredibly difficult to balance job searching while dealing with the lingering effects of the concussion. I’m doing everything in my power to get back on my feet, but I need assistance to make it through this rough patch.
I’m asking for your help to cover my living expenses, especially my mortgage and basic bills, while I recover and continue searching for work. Losing my home is a real fear right now, and I’m fighting every day to avoid that outcome. I am 27 years old and bought my first home in 2021. Your generosity would provide me with the stability I need to focus on healing and finding a new job without the constant stress of impending financial disaster.
I would be deeply grateful for any support you can provide. Your donation will make a significant difference in my life, and once I’m back on my feet, I plan to pay this kindness forward. Thank you for considering my situation and for any help you’re able to offer. My monthly bills and mortgage are around $2,000, so anything would help, even if it’s just $1.