Lend a Hand to a Mother Facing Postpartum Burnout

Hello everybody. I am creating this space to call in financial support for my children and myself as we undergo a drastic transition within a very challenging time.

I have a beautiful 8-year-old daughter and 10-month-old son. Over the course of the last year, all of my support systems fell through, leaving me to make up for others’ abandoned commitments. On top of that, I lost my full-time job, which was a real treasure given that it was the only opportunity for me to make a living wage while bringing my son to work with me. Since then, I have had no luck finding a sustainable, single-parent, high-paying job that would allow me to bring my son.

I am also coming out of a separation with my recent partner who is unavailable to commit to consistent childcare or financial support for the children and myself. This separation is contributing to a great deal of the emotional stress I am experiencing. Amidst all the changes, I recently discovered that I am expecting again. (Excellent timing!) I am working incredibly hard to prepare for future changes and the insuperable responsibility it will require of me.

Despite the undertow of drastic changes that have shaken our stability and security, I continue to make efforts in the spaces I can. I have pivoted endlessly to take odd jobs where I can find them, despite not having childcare. I have curated my skills and crafts to continue my self-employment work from home (jewelry crafter and emotional health practitioner/life doula). I am a full-time online student pushing through my degree, aspiring to eventually secure my career path with a livable wage.

Yet in all of my efforts, I am unable to keep up with life’s demands simply because I am juggling what is made for 2, 3, or a whole village of family. To say that I am experiencing postpartum and pregnancy burnout is a massive understatement.

My goal is to raise funds to help assist ease during this challenging and very isolating time of my life. Any funds raised will go towards basic monthly needs including food, household toiletries, living expenses, the children’s diverse recurring needs, shelter, and the like. Any overflow of funds will support my prenatal, birth, and postpartum care including childcare so that I can commit to full-time or consistent work while pregnant.

Your contribution to show up in solidarity and support my children and I during this time will be met with immense gratitude. No support, big or small, will go unnoticed.

If you wish to contribute to me directly to avoid fees, you are encouraged and welcome to do so. You will want to reach out to me directly for Venmo, PayPal or Zelle information.

So much love.

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