Help Me Start Over: A Journey of Resilience and Hope

Help Me Start Over: A Journey of Resilience and Hope

From Brittney Starks

I'm fundraising to cover basic living expenses, rent, and bills as I rebuild my life after the loss of my mother and brother, followed by a breakup. Your support will help me regain stability and independence.

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Life has a way of throwing us curveballs, and I've faced more than my fair share in the past few months. I’ve always been fiercely independent, managing to handle challenges on my own. But sometimes, life doesn’t give us a choice but to ask for help.

A few months ago, I lost two of the most important people in my life—my mother and my brother—who passed away a month apart. I found myself drowning in grief while shouldering the financial burden of their funerals. Despite my best efforts, I was able to pay for their services, but the emotional toll and the financial strain left me struggling to get back on my feet.

As if that wasn’t enough, shortly after the funerals, my long-term relationship ended, and I had to move out on my own, starting completely over. With the weight of grief and the challenges of adjusting to a new life, I’ve found myself in a financial bind. My job, though I am grateful for it, simply doesn't pay enough to cover basic expenses and rebuild my life. I’m doing everything I can to recover, but it’s clear I can’t do this alone.

That’s where you come in.

I am reaching out to you today because I need help. This campaign is not just about surviving—it’s about rebuilding and starting over with hope, strength, and the ability to move forward. The donations will go toward helping me get back on track, covering essentials like rent, bills, food, and starting to rebuild some savings so I can regain my independence.

Why I Need Your Help:

  • Grief and Loss: My mother and brother’s passing left me emotionally and financially drained. Handling their funeral costs put me in a position where I’ve been unable to recover as quickly as I hoped.

  • Starting Over: After the end of my relationship, I moved into a new home with nothing but my belongings. The emotional toll has been immense, and the financial strain makes it harder to focus on the future.

  • The Struggle to Get By: Even with a job, the cost of living is a constant challenge. I’m doing everything I can, but I need a bit of support to get me through this tough time and give me the opportunity to recover, rebuild, and thrive again.

I’m not asking for a handout—I’m asking for a chance. A chance to rebuild. A chance to be whole again. A chance to continue to be the independent, resilient person I’ve always been, but this time, with a little help from kind-hearted people like you.

How You Can Help:

Any contribution, no matter how big or small, will make a huge difference. Your donation will help me cover:

  • Basic living expenses like rent and utilities
  • Food and daily necessities
  • Rebuilding my financial stability

If you can’t donate, sharing this campaign with your network would mean the world to me. Your support—whether financial or simply spreading the word—will help me build a new foundation for my future.

I’ve always prided myself on being independent, but I’ve learned that sometimes, asking for help isn’t a sign of weakness—it’s a sign of strength. I’m taking this step to ask for the help I need, and I know that with your support, I can get back on my feet and start over again.

Thank you for taking the time to read my story and for considering donating. Every bit of kindness counts, and I will never take your generosity for granted.

With deepest gratitude,Brittney S. 

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