Hello everyone,
I’m 53 years old. Last October 31st, my company eliminated my position during a severe downsizing and since then I have been out of work. I’ve always been independent—supporting myself and those I love and until recently, I never imagined I would need to ask for help and since then, I have been navigating one of the most difficult periods of my life. Last summer I suffered heart-breaking losses of family members and dear friends rapidly in close succession. Grief crushed me and I plummeted into deep depression that intensified after losing my job. Today I find myself alone but finally ready to react. My modest savings and unemployment benefits managed day‑to‑day expenses somehow until now but those funds are pretty much exhausted. I’m four months behind on rent at €500 monthly now putting me at risk of eviction when lease expires May 2025. Stable housing is critical: it will allow me to focus on regaining my mental health, recovering physically and caring properly for my two beloved cats. On Tuesday, April 22nd, I will begin a new entry‑level job. While it doesn’t match my previous roles, I welcome this opportunity as a fresh start. Alongside my new position, I am building zero‑cost side projects—a mobile app for iOS and Android, and the first drafts of two books that I believe they can generate additional income in time.
Unfortunately, the stress of my situation has taken a physical toll: I am experiencing recurring abdominal and renal colic. I am doing my best to manage at home rather than risk hospitalization, which could jeopardize my new job start date and leave my cats without care. Yesterday night I was in constant pain for 3 hours and I will get the chance to see a doctor after these holidays. Every donation will go directly toward my back rent, ensuring I can focus on recovery and on growing my new career without the fear of eviction.
Writing this request has been profoundly humbling, but I am committed to moving forward. If you can contribute—even a small amount—it will make an enormous difference in helping me secure my home, rebuild my life, and continue creating projects that reflect my passion and purpose. Your support will not only cover rent but will restore my confidence and help me see the light at the end of this tunnel.
Thank you for reading my story and for any support you can offer. I am deeply grateful.
https://paypal.me/dgentile72