Hi everyone, my name is Ashley, and I never imagined I’d be in a position where I’d need to ask for help like this. But life has thrown some tough punches lately, and I’m doing my best to stay strong and get back on my feet.
Recently, I was in a car accident. While turning into a plaza during a red light stop, someone hit the passenger side of my vehicle. It came out of nowhere, and while I’m thankful I wasn’t physically hurt, the damage to my car was bad and it’s my only way to get around, especially since I work late nights and transit isn’t an option after midnight. Ubers home are super expensive and just not something I can afford daily.
I’m in this predicament because, I was laid off unexpectedly from my seasonal job — I had no notice, and because of that, I didn’t have time to prepare or line up a replacement. That layoff caused a ripple effect: I couldn’t keep up with my car insurance payments and eventually lost coverage. So now, I’m stuck having to pay for the repairs completely out of pocket.
What makes this even harder to talk about is the emotional toll it’s all taken. My financial stability was already shaky because of a toxic and manipulative relationship I was in. My ex ruined all of my savings. He constantly guilt-tripped me into giving in and supporting him, and because of my kind heart, I kept helping — even when it hurt me. I thought I was doing the right thing, but in the end, it left me with nothing to fall back on when I needed it most.
I’m still working two jobs, my shifts often end around 12am — but with no car, I’m stranded and struggling to get home safely and from job to job on time. I also help my mom with groceries and rent when I can, on top of my car bill and other expenses, which adds to the weight on my shoulders.
Right now, I’m just trying to raise enough to fix my car so I can keep working, stay safe, and rebuild. I hate asking for help, but I know I can’t do this alone. If you’re able to donate, no matter how small, it would mean everything to me. If you can’t, I totally understand — sharing this page would be just as appreciated.
Thank you for reading my story, and thank you from the bottom of my heart for any help you can give.
With love,
Ashley
