Asking for help during one of the hardest seasons of my life
I never thought I would be making a post asking strangers for help, but life has honestly hit me all at once and I don’t know what else to do.
Over the last few months, my car was totaled in an accident that was not my fault, and while trying to recover from that, I found out I have a major water leak at my house. My water bill has skyrocketed, and now the city says I have until 5/14/26 to get it fixed or I could face fines and possible water shutoff. The repair cost is far beyond what I can afford right now.
At the same time, I’m trying to support my child through a traumatic situation that has required therapy and emotional support. As a parent, seeing your child hurting while also trying to keep everything together financially and emotionally is one of the hardest things I’ve ever experienced.
I’ve looked into loans and cash advances, but most of them seem extremely predatory and would honestly make things even worse long term. I’ve always been independent and tried to handle everything myself, so asking for help is incredibly difficult for me. I have tried my home insurance but they have denied me.
But one thing I’m learning is that asking for help during a crisis does not mean you failed. Sometimes life becomes heavier than one person can carry alone.
If anyone is able to donate, share my GoFundMe, or even just keep my family in your prayers, I would truly appreciate it more than you know. Thank you for reading.