Hello, and thank you for taking the time to read my story.
I never imagined I would be in a position where I’d be reaching out to strangers for help, but life has taken some unexpected turns and I’m doing my best to keep everything afloat.
I’m a single mother of two wonderful boys, both under the age of seven. We live with my 70-year-old mother, who is retired and living on a minimal retirement income. We still have a mortgage on our home, and the day-to-day bills are constant. I am the primary provider for my children and my mom. While their father is sometimes in the picture, the financial support we agreed on isn’t consistent, which leaves me scrambling to cover essentials.
On top of working full time, I’m also a full-time nursing student. I’m pursuing this degree because I want to create a better future for my boys… a future where they don’t have to worry about basic needs, and where I can give back to my community as a healthcare professional. I’ve been fortunate to receive scholarships that have eased some of the burden, but they don’t cover everything, and tuition and school expenses for both me and my older son still weigh heavily.
The financial stress has been building for a while. Between house expenses, utilities, groceries, my son’s and my school needs, and debt from student loans and credit cards, I feel like I’m running on empty both emotionally and financially. I’ve tried applying for loans, but my credit score still reflects poor decisions from years ago, even though I’ve been working hard to turn things around.
I want to be clear… I am not looking for a handout. I’m looking for a hand up to get through this rough patch and create stability for my family. I don’t have the time to take on extra work because my days are spent balancing my parenting, school and my job… sometimes I barely have time to sleep or eat. My goal is to raise $15,000–$20,000 to cover overdue bills, reduce debt, and pay for upcoming school expenses so I can focus on completing my nursing degree and building a more secure life for my children and my mom.
If you choose to help, please know that your donation… no matter how small… will directly impact our ability to keep moving forward. If you can’t give, I still deeply appreciate you reading my story and sending us your good thoughts.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for considering us.