My name is Michael. I am a husband, a father, and a son who has always measured success by one simple standard: providing stability and security for the people who depend on me. For most of my adult life, that meant working hard, planning responsibly, and building a future that felt steady and predictable.
More than two years ago, that stability was suddenly taken away.

After over a decade of loyalty and consistent performance, my position was eliminated during a restructuring. At the time, I believed the disruption would be short-lived. I had experience, a strong work history, and a proven record of commitment. I assumed another opportunity would come quickly, because in a functioning job market, that is how things usually work.

But the market did not recover the way any of us expected. Hiring slowed, roles disappeared, and competition intensified. What was supposed to be a temporary setback slowly became an extended period of uncertainty, strain, and constant calculation. Every month became a balancing act. Every decision carried weight.

Today, that struggle has reached a point I never imagined facing: the real possibility of losing our home.

Yes, unless you have been in a struggle like this it is hard to understand or empathize with. Note this situation is not about being lazy or not trying. Over 1200+ resume and job applications have been put out there in the world over 2 years. Registered with multiple employment agencies, went to the government for support and told no as well. The world has changed and my demographic of a white male in his 50s lost out in the hiring demand. Swallowing my Pride and keeping my head down to keep this under the radar from my family. Still wanting to provide and appear to be the strong provider for them until I can get a 'break' and 'employment opportunity' that I can survive with.

Our household is not just a couple trying to get by. We are a family system. I am raising a daughter, supporting my wife, and helping two sets of aging parents who rely on us both emotionally and, at times, financially. We look after one another because that is what families do. Our goal has never been comfort or excess. It has always been dignity, safety, and continuity.

This is why this request exists.

It is not about lifestyle. It is not about luxury. It is about survival and stability during a period where effort alone has not been enough to close the gap. The funds raised will go directly toward the basics that keep a family intact and functioning:

• Rent and housing stabilization

• Essential utilities

• Food and daily necessities

• Transportation to pursue interviews and work opportunities

• Preventing eviction and keeping our family under one roof
  
  

Asking for help does not come easily. For most of my life, I have been the one others could rely on. But reality has a way of stripping away pride. Love for your family means knowing when persistence must be paired with humility, and when reaching out is not weakness but responsibility.

If you are able to help, even in a small way, your support will have a direct and tangible impact. It will help protect a family from losing its home and the sense of security that holds everything else together.

If donating is not possible, sharing this message is also meaningful. Visibility matters. Sometimes awareness is what allows help to reach the people who need it most.

Thank you for taking the time to read our story, and for any compassion you are able to offer.

Even a small donation or a simple share can make a real difference.

Sincerely,
Michael