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Hello, and thank you for taking a moment to check out my lil Online Fundraiser here. So, I am going to be straight up and honest right out of the gates and I promise right now that I will do my absolute best to *try* and keep things on point, hopefully avoiding anything that gets a tad...well, lengthy basically. Unfortunately for many (and most fortunately for some, I hope!) I tend to write in extreme detail and oftentimes wind up getting carried away with words. I will simply state here, for the formal record, that if you have any questions or require (ironically enough) additional detail or clarity on anything being written, claimed, or stated here I ask that you please avoid hesitation in contacting me and I will do my best to accommodate.
Alright! Without further adieu, this is the catalyst that finally after a very very long time of debate and humdrumming as to whether I should be posting something like this (I struggle tremendously in areas where asking for help is concerned so please allow some degree of patience with me as believe it or not, posting this publicly is very uncomfortable and nerve-wracking for me).
In short summary: this is a circumstance of ridiculousness that is the result of a myriad of other micro circumstances of ridiculousness colliding together in all of it's cosmic glory, resulting in a Giant Super Nova on steroids of.....just complete and utter Ridiculousness. Oh, and bad timing. There is definitely that as well.
The Facts:
- I am a low-income, struggling with disabilities and the like, sole support single parent of 2 children and we are from a very rural and marginalizing community in Ontario, Canada.
- Additionally, I am an extremely isolated individual who is
significantly (it's noticeable, I mean, I can't even try to lie to
anyone here) different and some might even say "unique" if
they prefer the discourse offered in what is known as a "Polite
Society." In layman's terms, I am a Weirdo who did not grow up
here and I do not fit in. At all. And this is made exponentially
clear to me every single day. Hand to God. This is the reality and
all that we can do presently is grin and bear it as I am obviously
writing to hopefully raise $200 online right now. Ya,
"stuck" is probably the best way of describing the current
situation. Awe well, I was blessed with the gift of Introversion and
dare I say it, an astonishingly enjoyable personality that only a
mother could love. Hanging out with myself? Yes please!
- Last month, without warning and to this very moment, no rhyme or reason, my Child Tax Benefit was reduced by over $200 (ironically, in the very same month that it was announced that Canadians would be seeing their first increase in months or years or whatever....oh! I have a fantastic sense of humor, by the way. Between the rage, anxiety, and disbelief, I assure you that laughter was no stranger to this mix. Sometimes, all you can do is laugh, right?)
- This loss of income may seem rather trite to most, but to us, it was literally devastating. As it stands, on the 20th of this month, I am no doubt going to see the very same decrease and I am in waaay over my head in financial obligations. To be honest, I am terrified of how we will survive this one in a general sense.
- As it stands, we do not have the basic necessities for survival in the house. Meaning, milk/groceries and other standard essentials. I do not have a washer and dryer and no gas in the vehicle, therefore I hand wash laundry. Literally, there is zero conveniences around here LOL. It's sorta weird, but I must admit...I kinda like it to a certain extent. But still, it is ridiculous when we think of the standard even below-average household and I am not in any kind of delusion in this regard. Please note, these are not gripes or complaints, per se. Simply facts for the sake of context.
- I am originally from Manitoba, however I have been in Ontario for almost 20 years. I have no friends nor family and a whole total of zero as far as any kind of "support network" is concerned. I am the only one who supports these 2 kids as choices were made to step out and run many years ago. As I am the parent who stayed, this obviously would imply that the onus of it all tends to lay on my shoulders. Waaah. I know, right? Again, just the facts.
- That all being said, I am fiercely entrepreneurial and a diligent hard worker in terms of achieving financial security in my own right and attempting to create a better reality for us, however this has mostly been, well, fruitless. That being said, I continue to push on and I do not give up despite the tremendous obstacles and hurdles stacked against me. Which includes...
- Stalker(s). Yes. Provably so. Over the last 3 years especially, I have had to come to the gradual awareness of the fact that something is really, really strange in terms of circumstances and events, and now in a place of full awareness, on a daily basis I contend with anonymous individuals who surveillance and hack all devices, wifi, personal email, phones, you name it. I have lost absolutely everything including access to my children's baby photos which were saved on a Drive that these individuals have gotten control of and refuse to allow me access to. This also includes my previous email accounts along with Social Media. My bank accounts are routinely hacked and pins changed, money siphoned that is somehow removed from the electronic records....like you name it and it's happening. I have attempted numerous times to seek assistance from Law Enforcement and other Government Officials, only to experience events and instances that I am not able to discuss at this time. Yes, I know why I have been targeted specifically and I know who these people are and what countries they are located including of course, Canada and locally. Trouble is, you can report mountains of evidence and contact millions of people (I even went internationally, folks...believe me I have absolutely tried beyond tried) and it will only matter if those who are being presented with the evidence, have an inclination to take it seriously in the first place. Anyways, there is a greater point to this Mount Nonsense that you're reading here, and it's a positive one at that! 3....2....1...
- As mentioned, I am a workaholic who has been investing hours upon hours upon hours (example, this is the first break I have taken from developing my online products and research and yadda yadda in the last 72 hours. Yes, I look the part and if you saw me, bluff would not be an option lol.) I have zero experience in Business, websites, basically ALL of it and am 100% self-taught and doing this without a dime to my name, hence the level of effort, time, and work required that most others likely wouldn't face which is a GOOD thing. Seriously, the fact that there is absolutely no way of obtaining funding due to not qualifying because of A) oh, your credit score is good but! Your source of income is the problem of B) Your source of income and score is fine, but someone placed a falsified public record on your credit file so the system literally self-destructed when we went to finalize your loan. I'm over it, you guys. And the creme de la creme, as I had mentioned above the whole Stalking and Terrorism thing there? These individuals have Shadowbanned me across all Social Media and routinely hack and destroy any new accounts as I create them (provable). They remotely monitor every single thing that I do online at all times, therefore they remotely go onto my sites or platforms and sabotage days or weeks worth of effort, preventing Google from indexing my products or my platforms being made visible to the general public. Alas, as I have literally no other option, I just keep on keeping on. I cannot stop. I refuse. But today, something strange happened....
- My Etsy Store....you guys...today I got my very first real sale. FIRST SALE!!! I nearly hit the roof when that email popped up! Given what you know so far, it's fair to assume that at no point did I expect that this would actually happen. I mean...it's been months and months and months of the never-ending story here. This is a HUGE event as silly as it may convey. It means...there is potential for Hope right now. I hope.
- So, my goal at the moment is to get this posted and get back to work. But, here is the problem. This sale, as beyond exciting as it is and as grateful as I am right now? Well...the timing could NOT be worse. Here is why:
- I am unable to get us through with the basics for a miniscule 3 more days right now. 3 days. Therefore, I am not able to process and pay the upfront costs necessary to get this item out to my first customer in the allotted time promised. For the first time, I am the one who may be the sabotager of my own business...due to the Great Super Nova of Ridiculousness. I need help, friends. This cannot happen. Oh, and just for the record, unfortunately due to my shop being new and not set up as it should be just yet, Etsy holds the Buyers funds until a certain time period so I am not able to simply utilize that payment to cover the overhead and keep the profit. I swear....laughing time!
- Anyways....listen. I know that this is one bleak and likely beyond belief Fundraiser, but Hand to God it's the fullest of truths and I have never been so vulnerable publicly as I am at this moment. I just need to get through this right now.
- So! Phew lol! That was overwhelming and apologies for length. If you have read this far, I hope that my very real voice is coming through by my style of writing and I also hope that the genuine nature of this Fundraiser is felt. Believe it or not, I am overall (this is mind boggling, trust me) in a general demeanor of positivity and outlook. Yes, there is significant trauma that has been experienced along with struggle and hardship, yet still I rise. Only this time, I may need to timidly and sheepishly request that a few hands consider reaching out and pulling me to my feet. If you do decide to contribute, please know that this is no joke. It really really means something more than just cash and run. I appreciate you and your heart. It's so critical that we really take the time to recognize hearts of that caliber and elevate them for what they do. So, truly, thank you for caring about a random weirdo on the internet who is desperately trying to avoid screwing things up on her very first sign of hope and success. The sign that this may not be a lost cause y'know?
- Additionally, I have been learning how to make these super cool seamless patterns here and I am more than happy to send you a free one on a topic of your choice as my way of thanking you for your kindness today. This is really more for those who enjoy the artsy fartsy stuff (like yours truly over here) and like to use these digital papers to make custom clothing and accessories or do Scrapbooking type activities. Do not be shy to ask! I would love to make something for you and I have LOADS of artwork and such. Anything that you like, I betcha I can find something and create a pattern for you just let me know!
Welp! It's really time to get back to work on this end. Just to quickly recap, the purpose of this Fundraiser is to request donations that will be utilized towards gas in the vehicle to get to the grocery store (rural location, gotta love it!), obtaining said groceries to get us through until I got broke again on the 20th (lol!) and any other basic needs as they arise. Secondly and the sole inspiration for kicking me way beyond out of my comfort zone today and writing this scroll here for you, is the fact that after an incredible amount of effort, work, dedication, learning, etc etc....today I made my very first ever sale online. My very first customer ya'll!!! This is a huge huge indication that...perhaps there may be something going on covertly maybe? Maybe there is some sort of justice or investigation happening? Perhaps they are caught!!?? I don't know haha. I just know that right now, my main priority is not allowing financial ground zero to ruin my first shot at a Seller Reputation and providing excellent Customer Service and Satisfaction and I am just hopeful that despite the dramatics that may or may not have been displayed here, that someone in a better position who may themselves have at one time been in my spot, who knows! And that these folks might consider a donation to this Fundraiser today if they are able to do so and are not struggling themselves right now. Please, if you are also in hardship, as much as I think the whole world of you for even the thought? Please please please do not give if it has potential for detriment.
Blah. Words words and more words. Ok, I am going to give it a rest. Once again, THANK YOU for your consideration and like I said, if you donate and would like a pattern? Reach out! I am so down, trust me.
Stay Safe, Everyone. Thank You!!!
PS: I posted a few photos in the Media Gallery just as examples of the types of things that I design and promote and yadda yadda online. I literally have THOUSANDS of items on standby that I have curated, designed, created, etc that I have not listed as of yet, but I just thought I would share for the sake of credibility is all. If you would like to take a look at my Home Decor Booth, it is in full swing with over 500 items if you are curious. Just shoot me a message and I will direct you. No pressure legit of course lol. Just thought i'd mention. Have a wonderful weekend!
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