To Make a Fresh Start, I Have to Reach Out.
I'm listening to Steve Harvey's book "Act Like A Success, Think Like a Success ," and two things have stuck with me. Two items that I have heard or read about by other influencers and inspirational people in the past. Two items that never really stuck until now.
One is "Don't be afraid to ask for help."
The other is, "Don't go it alone."
Over the last year-and-a-half, I've been afraid to ask for help. Because of this, I spent six months in some of the darkest places of my life. Another 12 months have been spent scraping through with just enough or, in many cases, less than enough.
I've accumulated an enormous amount of debt as I have crawled my way out of the rabbit hole of depression and anxiety. This has damaged my own self-worth and the trust of others.
A majority of the time I maintain faith that I can raise my head above the water. Still, there are those moments where I feel like I'm drowning.
And that's why I'm here.
First, I can't go this alone anymore. Though I constantly reach beyond my average limits, there is a finite amount of hours in the day to make things happen.
Second, I can no longer be afraid to ask for assistance. While I help others I love through my full-time job, it doesn't help me pay for my own living expenses. I am lifting the jar lid and stretching. Nevertheless, this takes time and patience.
So, I'm reaching out through a GoFundMe campaign. The gifts you give allow me to:
- Pay off many of my creditors via the National Debt Relief program;
- Maintain regular payments for my ongoing bills;
- Make repairs on my vehicle so I have stable transportation to get to/from work;
- Find a place to live that is not a room or an AirBnB
As these gifts increase, I will:
- Achieve a sense of security that goes beyond the weekly freelance checks;
- Transfer my gift of writing to help others reach their own goals;
- Create a foundation to move myself to the next level
In the end, after the calamity of the last 18 months. a fresh start is needed. Through my work and yours, I will make this happen. Thank you.