I’ve gone back and forth about posting this because I hate asking for help. But I’m at a point where I need to be honest about what’s going on.

I worked at my last job for quite a while before being fired — and it was not due to anything I did wrong. Because of the circumstances, I’m now pursuing legal recourse, which has been emotionally and financially draining.

I’m a single mom with four kids, and it’s just us. I’ve been applying everywhere — I’ve sent out so many resumes — but almost every response I get is for commission-only positions. That’s just not something I can rely on right now when bills are stacking up and my kids depend on me.

My mortgage is behind, my car note is late, my phone bill is due, and honestly, I’m not even sure how I’m going to get groceries this week. I’m actively working toward getting my real estate license, and a brokerage has offered to help me make it happen. I even had a desktop donated so I could take the courses and move forward with something stable for the long term.

I’m not looking for a handout — but I guess in retrospect am..  I genuinely hate having to ask for anything. I’ve never been someone to sit back and expect help. I just need a little breathing room while I get back on my feet or until things are resolved with my lawyer.

If anyone messages me and wants to verify that my situation is real, I can provide screenshots — from employment documents to communication with my attorney. If I feel you’re genuine, I don’t mind proving that I’m exactly who I say I am.

I’m just trying to keep my kids safe and stay hopeful. If anyone has advice, legitimate job leads, or even just kind words — it would mean more than you know. And if I ever do receive help, I fully intend to pay it forward (or pay it back) when I can.

Thank you for reading this — it honestly took a lot for me to post it. 🩶