PLEASE DONATE TO ME SO I CAN SUPPORT MY SON WITHOUT A CONSTANT STRUGGLE

Hello Potential Donors or rather, Angels!

This is difficult to write, because it is taking every ounce of pride I have to ask strangers for money to help me.  I have always been a giver, especially to those less fortunate than I, but I have been having a really awful time in the last couple of years just making ends meet on my own to support myself and my son.  I am a divorced, single parent and I don’t receive child support. 

I am well educated and I work full time as a social scientist studying child maltreatment and issues that prevent parents from parenting well.  I have basically dedicated my life’s work to helping children and families, yet I find myself in dire straits and in need of help myself.    

The trouble began with news from my employer that my contract would not be extended past one more year.  My dear father has always been there for me in every facet, emotionally and financially. I have been feeling such a profound sense of guilt with my constant reliance on him for help financially supporting my son and helping me in crises.  I am currently located in a region where I don’t have any friends and social support systems.  My son has a mouth full of braces, attends a private school (where he does very well) and seems to always needs to purchase miscellaneous things for school or tennis. 

All has seemed to hit a low point (in large part due to the economy and of course my inefficient income), as I can no longer catch up from unforeseen financial crises.  The latest and most pressing problem is that a friend of mine borrowed my car and got into an accident upon returning it.  The estimates to fix the car are far more (10K to 12K) than I can afford and I don’t want to utilize my insurance and have my premiums skyrocket.

I have been having a really awful time and I need help, so I can get a handle of things and position myself better to take care of myself and son without help.  I would really love to spend the better part of my days, not in a constant state of worry about my bills. 

My stress levels are toxic and awful for my mental health.  I would be eternally grateful if anyone can see fit to donate an amount meaningful to you in hopes of helping me reach the light at the end of the tunnel.  I look forward to paying the favor forward and help another who finds him or herself in a predicament such as mine. 

Sincerest thanks for your consideration and generosity.

Merci!