My life feels like a country song right now, and I never thought I'd be the one living it.

I worked at the same job for 20 years. When it closed, my whole world shifted. Now I'm working part-time, doing everything I can to keep my head above water. I've been applying for full-time positions, but it's incredibly hard when you don't have access to a shower or a place to feel clean before going to work with the public. The rejection hits different when you're already this vulnerable.

Three years ago, I rescued my dog Brady from a kill shelter. He was supposed to be my companion, but honestly, he's become my lifeline. Right now, he's the one saving me.

My landlord recently decided to sell her home, which meant I had to leave. My car became my plan B, my safety net. But then my car started leaking gas, which means I can't even live in it anymore. I'm terrified. I have nowhere to go, and I'm running out of options.

I'm still fighting. I'm still showing up and trying to find full-time work. But I'm also scared, so so scared. I need help to get stable again, to find a safe place where Brady and I can catch our breath. Any support you can offer would mean everything to us right now.