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I need help. I have to put my pride aside for the sake of my daughter, because after finding out that over $4,500 was stolen from me, I can’t keep carrying this alone. I haven’t been fully open about what’s been going on because I’ve been trying to handle it quietly. Over the last several months, I’ve been dealing with issues at work that affected my hours, unexpected home repairs, car problems, and other bills that kept stacking up while I was already trying to catch up. Then my grandmother was injured and ended up in the hospital/rehab. She was the person who helped watch my daughter while I worked, and with school ending soon, I’ve been scrambling to find childcare so I can keep working. Then last week, my car's starter went out and I had to spend around $500 to replace it. I was finally supposed to get breathing room from my university financial aid refund. Instead, my university refund account was compromised. My refund information was changed without my authorization, and the money was redirected to a bank account I don’t own or recognize. I’ve reported it to my university, their fraud department, the service desk, and federal authorities. I’ve secured my accounts, documented everything, and reviewed my devices carefully. Based on what I found, I don’t currently see evidence that the compromise came from my side. I know the obvious question is: “If you reported it, won’t you get the refund back?” Maybe. I truly hope so. But that process can take time, and I don’t know when or if it will be resolved. The problem is that I needed that money now for my mortgage, urgent bills, and childcare for my daughter. So I’m asking for help. If you’re able to donate, I have support options through Throne and Ko-fi. Anything helps, even small amounts. If you can’t help financially, sharing this post or leaving a kind comment would still mean a lot. I’ve been embarrassed, overwhelmed, and scared to ask for help, but I can’t do this alone anymore. I’m a single dad trying to keep my daughter safe, cared for, and stable. Thank you for reading. Thank you for sharing. Thank you for caring. 💙

Hi everyone. I’m sorry I’ve been so quiet after posting. To be honest, I hit a point of complete exhaustion and ended up stepping away from my phone for a while, trying to rest while still taking care of my daughter. The timing of all of this has been really hard, especially with her birthday coming up in a few weeks. It has made everything feel even more stressful. But I’ve been sitting here reading your messages, watching the shares, seeing the donations, and taking in all the love you’ve shown me. I feel so overwhelmed and so incredibly blessed. I can’t thank all of you enough for the support you’ve given me. The internet can be a rough place, and sometimes it can feel really cold, but time and time again this community has shown me love when I needed it most. Whether you donated, shared the post, left a kind comment, reached out privately, or simply kept me and my daughter in your thoughts, please know that it mattered. I’m hoping to hear some good news tomorrow, but I understand these things can take time, so I’m trying to be patient and keep doing everything I need to do. Just know that I love you all from the bottom of my heart. Thank you for helping me carry something I couldn’t carry alone anymore. Thank you all so, so much. 💙