Hello everyone, I’m reaching out today with a heartfelt request, and I hope you’ll take a moment to hear me out. This isn’t something I would typically ask for, but these extraordinary times call for extraordinary support. Please understand that everything I share here is meant to provide insight into why I am making this request—not to invite gossip or judgment. If anything I mention raises questions, I kindly ask that you verify the details with me directly or simply scroll past this message. With that said….Today, Sunday, July 13th, marks a very special occasion: my son Ryan’s 18th birthday 🎉. More than anything, he longs to be surrounded by his family to celebrate this milestone together—a simple joy that has been out of reach. It pains me deeply that I can’t yet give him this basic thing. For now we lack the resources necessary for survival. We've had everything taken from us and it is not that we didn't fight to maintain these things cause we did. They are things we earned through hard work. We've had nothing handed to us. But Because these matters should be resolved, we've handed the issues over to the Governor, Congress and a lawyer for review. We have no income, no vehicle and no home. We cannot access resources and are denied additional ones that we clearly qualify for. We are unable to get to Ryan and have to manage his needs remotely. We’ve been barely surviving rather than truly living. Ryan will be going to Mass the day after his birthday. Just for a short time. But it's that much more crucial that we have this time together, today to celebrate the amazing young man that is Ryan. I fear he'll be put on the back burner again while awaiting these services to resume. But so much has passed us by already. The bonus of this request is that I intend to pay back anyone willing or able to help us today; as soon as my ssdi deposits. Therefore, If you itemize, you'll get back your contribution plus the additional amount that I repay to you. Ultimately earning the amount you allowed us to borrow. Ryan deserves so much more—Im so proud of the young man he's growing into and with your help …we can: Have a day where he can feel celebrated and truly valued. Be together on this day as we have not been able to these past few years and more so lately. Also Have the ability to decorate the space , continuing the tradition my late Father carried out never missing an opportunity to make us feel special and loved And have a way to get there plus … Ensure his safety by getting him to Mass. Also to help meet his current needs such as getting him clothing before going to Mass. Once my SSDI benefits are restored with the back payments owed to me, I intend to repay everyone who generously supports us. This message is my formal commitment to reimburse the amount you contribute. At the same time, I urge you not to put yourself at risk for us—please only help if you are able to. We understand those who cannot and are just as appreciative of those who've taken the time to read our story. Thank you so very much from the depths of our hearts. Every little bit helps, and your consideration lifts us up. 🙏🏻