On July 17, my life changed forever when I unexpectedly lost my fiancé, Matt. We had built a life together, bought a home, and made plans for a future we were so excited to share. I never imagined I would have to navigate that future without him or suddenly carry the financial responsibility of the life we built together on my own.

I’ve returned to work and am doing my best to keep moving forward, but the reality is that one income wasn’t what we planned for when we built our life together. The mortgage, household bills, and everyday expenses haven’t stopped, even though my world has been turned upside down. I’ve also had to postpone pharmacy school while I try to adjust to this new reality. I’ve tried opening our home to Airbnb guests to bring in additional income, but it hasn’t worked out the way I had hoped.

I’m reaching out because, as much as I want to handle everything on my own, the financial pressure has been difficult to manage while grieving such an unimaginable loss. Any contribution would help me keep our home, cover expenses, and give me some breathing room as I work toward rebuilding my life and returning to the future Matt and I dreamed of together.

I’m incredibly grateful for everyone who has checked on me, offered support, and helped me through the hardest time in my life. Every donation, share, and kind message means more than I can express. Thank you for helping me hold on to the life we worked so hard to build together while I figure out how to move forward without him.