Help my small business stay open
I never thought I’d be in a position where I’d have to ask strangers for help, but I’ve run out of options.
I’m 25 years old and moved to a foreign country at 23 to start a hostel from scratch. No family here, no investors, no safety net.. just years of nonstop work trying to build something real for myself, my staff, and my future.
This month I’m in serious trouble financially because of an ongoing legal dispute with my landlords. They sued me over a contract issue, and although my lawyer believes I’m in the right and have a strong legal basis to win the case, the constant delays and legal costs have drained me financially. They (being the landlords) have postponed the case twice in an attempt to continue to financially drain me and avoid the case out of fear of losing. I’ve already spent over $6,000 USD on legal fees alone during one of the lowest tourist seasons of the year for us.
The immediate issue is rent. I need to pay $2,300 USD by the 20th. If I can’t, it could seriously damage my case and potentially cost me the business entirely.
I’m not asking for someone to solve all my problems. I’m just trying to survive long enough to keep fighting for something I’ve sacrificed years of my life to build.
Anything, and I mean anything, will help. Any amount in donations, or sharing advice, or even words of encouragement. I’m happy to explain the situation further to anyone who wants more context or proof.
Thank you for reading, and i’m sorry to be posting something like this. I have run out of options and am just screaming to the void at this point to save my business