I never imagined I would be in a position where I had to write something like this, but I’m putting my pride aside because time is running out and I truly need help.

This past year has been one of the hardest of my life. I lost my partner of 21 years — the person who stood beside me through everything and who I thought I would grow old with. Not long after that, I lost my grandmother, the woman who raised me and loved me like a mother when my own mom wasn’t there for me. Losing both of them left me grieving in ways I’m still trying to process.

At the same time, life kept hitting me. I lost my job, and not long after that my car was repossessed. It felt like everything I had built and depended on fell apart all at once. Starting over while carrying that kind of loss and stress has been incredibly difficult.

Through it all, I keep pushing forward because I have a disabled son who depends on me. Being able to get him where he needs to go and having reliable transportation in case of an emergency isn’t a luxury for us — it’s a necessity.

Right now I have a chance to buy a reliable car at a very good price, but the seller can only hold it until tomorrow. I need $4,000 to make this happen. If I can’t come up with the money by then, the opportunity will be gone and I’ll still be struggling without dependable transportation.

Asking for help like this is one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do, but I’m trying to hold on and rebuild after losing so much in one year. If anyone feels moved to help, whether it’s a donation or even sharing this post so more people might see it, it would mean more than I can put into words.

Thank you for reading, for caring, and for any support you might be able to give. ❤️