u/Familiar-Change9028

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Hello to everyone reading this. Although my GoFundMe is anonymous because I’m embarrassed that someone I know might see it, I want to share who I am with you guys. My name is Emily. I am 25 years old, and I live in California, more specifically, in San Bernardino County.

I currently live in the back house of my grandparents’ home. However, due to ongoing family conflict in the main house, my grandparents have decided to sell the property and retire in Mexico. I didn’t even hear this directly from them, I found out through my uncles and cousins. This morning, someone came to tour my home because they’re interested in buying it.

Right now, I am about $8,000 in debt. I’m behind on bills but my check is around $600 this week so I’m going to be paying what is priority. I had to take out a loan just to pay last month’s rent, along with last months bills, A few months ago, my car battery died, and I had to rely on borrowing money from family which added on around $700 more . On top of that, I owe $3,400 on a Best Buy credit card, which I’ve been paying $100 a month toward. I only have $5 in my account

I know there are people going through worse situations, but all I’m asking for is a chance to start over—or at least to stay afloat for the month while I try and save up money for next months bills and not feel like I’m drowning. I won’t lie—I’m scared. I left a toxic household and was doing well for a while, but recently it feels like I’ve hit rock bottom.

If you’re not able to donate, that’s completely okay. No one is obligated to. I simply ask that you keep me in your prayers. I was blessed to receive a job offer to start working a warehouse job but with nothing saved and back payments owed I truly don’t know where I’m going to live next.

I understand that some people may not care about my story, or may not even believe me and that’s okay. All I ask is that you keep me in your prayers. I’ve done the best I could with what I had.

My GoFundMe has more details, so I’ll leave it at that. I hope you all have a good day, and please remember to count your blessings. As of right now, I still have a roof over my head and clothes on my back, and for that, I am grateful.

https://gofund.me/9f763d74b

u/Familiar-Change9028 — 23 days ago
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Hi everyone… I’m choosing to stay anonymous, but I want to be as honest as I can.

This is really hard for me to write. I’ve gone back and forth about even doing this because I’ve always been embarrassed to ask for help. I’ve always tried to figure things out on my own, even when I was struggling.

I’m 25 but Growing up, I never really had control over my own life. I worked, but most of what I earned went back into my household. It was a difficult and toxic environment, but it was all I knew for a long time.

Eventually, I made the decision to leave because I wanted something better for myself. But the truth is… I left with nothing.

Now, everything has reached a breaking point. Due to ongoing conflicts that couldn’t be fixed, the home I’ve been living in is being sold. I don’t have a place to go, and I don’t have the savings to start over the way I wish I could.

I’ve been trying so hard to survive on my own. I took out loans, opened credit cards, did whatever I thought would help me stay afloat. I kept telling myself I’d catch up eventually. But instead, I just kept falling further behind.

Right now, I’m carrying about $8k in debt. I’m behind on my car payment and my phone bill. I just started a new job, and I’m trying so hard to get my life together, but everything feels like it’s piling up faster than I can fix it.

Mentally, I’m exhausted. I feel overwhelmed, scared, and honestly… embarrassed that I’ve gotten to this point.

I know there are people going through so much worse, and that’s part of why this is so hard to share. But someone close to me reminded me that struggling doesn’t make me any less deserving of help.

I’m not asking for a free ride. I’m working. I’m in school. I’m trying to build a future for myself with what I have. I just need a chance to breathe… a chance to reset… a chance to not feel like I’m drowning every single day.

If you’re able to help in any way, even just by sharing this, I would be beyond grateful.

Thank you for taking the time to read this. It truly means more than I can explain❤️ link below is the gofundme I created

https://gofund.me/b20c0a576

u/Familiar-Change9028 — 24 days ago