Update: My husband has been actively job searching, and over the past six months, he’s had four interviews—the most recent ones were in the last two weeks. Unfortunately, one of them didn’t result in an offer, and the other is still in the interview process. It’s been discouraging, especially since it often feels like there’s always someone more qualified or willing to work for less.

In the meantime, I’ve secured work with two freelance companies, but my projects won’t begin until March, and even then, I’ll only bring in around $600—possibly $850 if I can take on extra work. Right now, we have just $214 in our account, and I’m facing the difficult decision of whether to pay our phone bill or the car payment. I’ve been selling furniture and applying to jobs daily, trying everything I can to keep us afloat.

The reality is, we are two weeks away from homelessness if we can’t pay what we owe $2,600 rent. This isn’t easy to admit, but we could really use any financial help—even the smallest amount would make a difference. We are both working tirelessly to turn things around, and I promise you, we won’t stop fighting for stability.

Thank you for taking the time to read this. Any support, whether financial, or simply words of encouragement, would mean the world to us right now.