Help Me Repay the Kindness that Changed My Life
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For over 16 years, my aunt has been my rock. As a single mother of two, she supported me through both pregnancies and played a crucial role in my eventual escape from an abusive marriage and my journey to healing. She has always been there—a source of stability, wisdom, and financial support when I had nowhere else to turn.
Her unwavering belief in me and love for my children lifted us from helplessness and homelessness, encouraging me to love myself enough to pursue my passions and educational goals. Because of her, I was able to heal, rebuild and set an example of resilience and strength admits adversity for my children. Today, we live in our own home, I have a job I both love and excel at, and I can support my kids as they grow and learn themselves and began to chase their dreams more and more. My aunt still helps me navigate life’s challenges, fills in the gaps made by the haphazard schedule of a working single parent, and now, is as invaluable as ever as I take on the daily maze, that is parenting teenagers.
Most recently, after a car accident in November left us without transportation, she loaned me the money to purchase a replacement vehicle. We formalized the agreement with a signed promissory note, with the understanding that I would repay her in full with my tax return. However, an unexpected reduction in work hours caused me to fall behind on rent and household expenses, forcing me to use a large portion of my refund to prevent eviction. Now, I am unable to repay my aunt as promised.
I am committed to honoring my debt to her. She has given me so much, and I refuse to let financial hardship strain our relationship. My work hours are improving, and I am taking on additional work wherever possible, but I am still navigating financial constraints.
If there is any assistance available—programs, grants, or resources—that could help me repay this debt and regain stability, I would be beyond grateful. My goal is to achieve financial independence and ensure my children and I can stand on our own.
Thank you for reading. Any help or guidance would mean the world to us.
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