Giving My Family a Little Hope After My Father's Passing

Hello everyone,

Life has a way of throwing unexpected challenges our way, and right now, my family is facing one of the toughest battles we've encountered. Less than three months ago, my father was diagnosed with cancer. His health declined so rapidly, giving us a a couple small handfuls of weeks with him. Before we could even wrap our heads around it, he passed away on April 8th, 2024 while in at-home hospice care.

As we navigate through this whirlwind of emotions and responsibilities, I'm reaching out to ask for your support. My mother is grappling with the unimaginable pain of losing her lifelong partner, and I want to ensure that she has the financial support she needs to focus on healing and moving forward.

My dad was the quintessential husband of previous generations. He was the provider and the one who made sure that things always stayed afloat. And even though I know we will eventually find our footing and a way to keep things from sinking... Right now, amidst the grief and mourning, the reality of the immediate after death expenses coupled with ongoing living costs for my mother weighs heavily on us. Me, because the last thing I promised my father was that I wouldn't let my mother drown (and I intend to keep that promise) but also because both of my kids have stepped in to act as temporary support for my mom, and are going to be staying with her for the short-term, until things start to feel normal again.

Which is why I'm here. Asking for help.

My mom and dad were together for almost 50 years, including before and after marriage. Losing someone you've been with practically two-thirds of your life is cataclysmic. While I may not fully understand what it means to being in a relationship that long and then lose them... if you know me at all in the last few years, you know that I do understand grief.

And I know that having some financial stability during this time can provide my mother with a small cushion of protection until she figures out her next steps.

I'm hoping to raise at least $5,000 to assist her over the coming months. This will help cover the immediate expenses associated with my father's passing and provide my mother with some peace of mind as she navigates this new chapter of her life. If I am able to reach that initial goal, I may extend it to more because the more she has, to be real, the better.

At this point, this is the only thing I can do to help my family right now. I don't make the kind of money that would allow me to support two households, without one of the houses falling apart. Your generosity, whether big or small, will make a world of difference to my mother, my kids, and honestly myself during this incredibly challenging time.

Whether you donate, or like this, comment, or share to get the word out. All help, love and support is appreciated. There's no way I'd be able to pull this off without community.

With deepest gratitude,

Liv Styler <3