I'm totally cringing writing this and I'm sorry that I am a total loser but I am stuck in a rut, I want to get back to Scotland, My family wants me back but I can never get the money to do it, I've got cats so need somewhere I can go straight into and I wasn't able to save rent any deposit on the side as well as paying rent and bills this offer is totally out of the blue so not prepared I have been offered a flat but I need to take it by the 1st of September I'm working part-time and all that money that I get the end of the month will just about pay for the removal man and van, I'll explain a little to how I got here
At the beginning of 2020, while losing my mom doing first lockdown pass cross with an ex from nearly 20 years ago and just being lonely and I won't regret idea but, I made a decision that I found out within weeks was a mistake: I moved in with an ex-partner. In doing so, I gave up my stable home of eight years, my personal belongings, my new motorbike, and even some money my late mother had left me. I thought I could manage without these important things. I also believed that helping my partner with his debts would bring us a better future for us both after getting it out of the way. Unfortunately, I later found out that he was secretly gambling away the money I had given him to help.
When I eventually ran out of money, things quickly went sour I was forced to leave home. I ended up spending three weeks on a stranger’s couch before I finally found a rental apartment. Since then, I have been working minimum-wage jobs, struggling every day just to get the basics with electric and heating, anytime I get close to being able to save anything something else happens knocks me back,
I'm a grafter and I've worked all my working life, I just can't earn enough to pay everything and save, I don't know how I've tried everything odd jobs people while havingbtwo jobs at a time just getting taxed more, sometimes I can work extra hours and actually come out with the same money it's crazy, then something always comes up or the washing machine blows up just constantly something always happens, I need to get away from the person I am here, I've not proper laughed this year and to spend another birthday alone was enough to swallow my pride write this and get back with my family.
For the past three years, I have been trying hard to reunite with my family in Scotland, where all my loved ones live. However, many obstacles have kept getting in my way. Recently, I received a wonderful opportunity: my sister’s friend has kindly offered me her flat.
To transform this dream into a tangible reality, I find myself in need of your assistance. With an urgent deadline of September 1st looming over me, I am actively seeking financial support to cover essential expenses. These include the initial month’s rent, council tax, and vital household items such as a washer, cooker, and sofa to create a comfortable environment in my new home. Once in Scotland I will invest in my future by enrolling in an intensive plastering course. This training would not only provide me with invaluable skills but also equip me with the necessary tools to pursue better job opportunities, paving the way for a more secure and stable
If anyone is in a position to help a stranger, please know that your support would mean so much to me. You would not only be helping me but also bringing me closer to my family and relieving the heavy weight of worry I have been carrying. I am reaching out with tears in my eyes, fully aware that I can’t do this alone.
While my family is willing to help me once I get to Scotland, they cannot provide financial assistance right now. They all have families so I have started selling some of my belongings to raise money, but I feel overwhelmed. I will receive my pay at the end of the month, which will cover the costs of hiring a van and the fuel needed for the journey from Manchester to central Scotland then back, I need a man and a van as I can't drive
Just a few days ago, I spent another birthday away from my family, which was really tough for me. I promised myself that it would be the last time I would miss celebrating a birthday with them. Then the day after my sister messaged me saying her friend is buying a new house would I want to rent her flat but I would need it I would need to be there by the 1st it's like it was meant to be booked I cannot see a way of getting all this together, Writing this request for help is hard; I feel embarrassed and ashamed to ask for help,
I never want to be stuck in a situation like this again. Saving enough for a month’s rent, a deposit, and moving expenses while paying my current rent and bills has been totally impossible. This opportunity to move cam to gather the necessary funds because being near my family is important for my mental health.
I sincerely hope you might consider helping me during this difficult time. Your generosity could greatly impact my journey toward independence and stability.
Here’s a list of what I need to cover:
- Rent: £550
- Council Tax: £125
- Electricity: £70
- Cooker: £150 (from Marketplace)
- Washing Machine: £100 (from Marketplace)
- Fridge: £50 (from Marketplace)
If anyone can assist, I cannot express how thankful I would be. Your kindness would mean everything, to me as I try to turn this dream into a reality. I do believe in you get what you put out, so if I can make it Scotland in time
then I'll do a plastering course but what I'll give back is the course, I find somebody that's just stuck in a job and can't leave because of the bills out that's type of person I was just I'll pay for the cost of training course to help get them them out of their rut, it really won't be long until I'm in work and on my feet once I get there.
Thank you again and if this comes across media trolls please keep your thoughts to yourself you never know how I feel right in this
Thank you for taking the time to read my situation I've tried to make as much sense as possible with you able to understand but without write another thousand words