💔 I Got Defrauded — and I’m Still Trying to Make Rent
This isn’t the kind of update I wanted to share.
Two people donated to my campaign recently—generous amounts. For a moment, I breathed easier. I could almost see the rent getting paid. I felt like maybe the tide was turning.
But then I got a message:
The donations were reversed.
Fraud. Stolen cards. Not real.
The money I had been counting on? Gone.
And just like that, I was back where I started.
Actually, worse—because now I’m not just short. I’m emotionally gutted.
This is the side of crowdfunding people don’t talk about. The part where you think help has arrived… and then it’s pulled away like a trapdoor.
🤲 I Hate Asking Again. But I Have To.
Rent is coming up. Life is still happening.
And now I’m short—not just emotionally, but logistically.
If you’ve been meaning to donate but haven’t yet, please know:
This is the moment it would really make a difference.
If you’ve already given—thank you. I’m deeply grateful.
If you can share the campaign again or send a few kind words, that helps too.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/kidney-disease-struggle-please-assist
I’m not giving up. But I’m also not going to pretend this didn’t shake me.
🔐 What I’ve Learned:
Crowdfunding isn’t just strategy—it’s vulnerability.
Sometimes the hardest part isn’t asking—it’s recovering from being hurt after you did.
And still… people are good. Most people. Maybe even you, reading this right now.
Thank you for being in my corner. Thank you for helping me try again.
💌 If this moved you, please consider sharing or subscribing. Every click and kind word reminds me I’m not alone.