My name is Natoshi Dubose, and I’m sharing my story with hope — not just for myself, but for my children and the future I’m still fighting to build for us. Over the past few years, my family and I have experienced one hardship after another. What started with losing our rental home after the owner was forced to sell turned into a long season of instability that affected every area of our lives. I lost reliable transportation multiple times due to major mechanical failures and lemon vehicles, which deeply impacted my ability to work consistently because most of my income came from flexible driving and gig work. Today, I’m grateful to finally have transportation again, but we are still trying to rebuild completely from the ground up. Right now, my biggest need is stable housing and a true fresh start for my children and me. Because of the instability we’ve faced, I don’t have the traditional income verification or recent work history many places require, even though I am actively searching for employment and opportunities every day. We are essentially starting over with nothing — housing, beds, furniture, clothing, household essentials, and basic necessities. At the same time, I’m also struggling with serious health issues that I’ve had difficulty treating due to financial hardship and lack of consistent care. I am severely anemic and in need of iron infusions. I also suffer from nerve damage and need chiropractic and medical support. On top of the physical challenges, this journey has also taken a major emotional and mental toll on me, and I’m trying my best to stay strong for my children while healing myself too. Even through everything, I have not given up. I’m still pursuing my goals, rebuilding my life, and trying to create something meaningful from everything we’ve endured. My dream is to eventually relaunch my late mother’s nonprofit foundation, become a speaker, help other struggling families, and use my story to inspire people who feel hopeless. I am not writing this to pressure anyone for money. More than anything, I’m asking for kindness, guidance, connections, opportunities, encouragement, resources, prayers, or support of any kind that could help us move forward. Whether that’s housing assistance, employment opportunities, medical or dental support, mental health resources, household items, clothing, or simply sharing my story — every act of compassion matters more than you know. I know many people are struggling right now, and I truly appreciate anyone who takes even a few moments to read this. Sometimes one person taking the time to care can completely change someone’s life. Thank you for seeing me not just for what I’m going through, but for the person I’m still fighting to become. With gratitude, Natoshi Dubose