Help Me Lift My Family Out of This Storm Hi, my name is Sarmad, and I’m a 30-year-old husband and father reaching out for help during the hardest chapter of my life. I’ve always been the guy who works hard, keeps his promises, and puts family first—but right now, I’m drowning in a mess I never saw coming. I need a lifeline to clear my debts, protect my young family, and get back on my feet. If my story resonates with you, I hope you’ll consider lending a hand. A Life Upended Two years ago, my world shifted when I lost my job in Plant Genomics due to sudden government changes. With an M.Phil under my belt and a passion for my field, I refused to give up. While waiting for new opportunities, I threw myself into my uncle’s food catering business as a supervisor. It wasn’t glamorous—losses piled up, and my uncle kept it afloat with his own money—but I saw it as a chance to learn and provide for my wife, a school teacher, and me. I hustled, made deals with vendors on credit, and kept things running, even if my pay was sporadic. We leaned on my wife’s steady salary to get by. Then, in March, our beautiful baby boy arrived. Becoming a father filled me with joy, but it also meant stepping away from the business to care for him. I thought I’d left things in good hands—staff I trusted, systems I’d built. But without me there, it all unraveled. Staff quit, customers drifted away, and the debts I’d managed on credit loomed large. I’d assumed my uncle could handle the Rs. 5-6 lakh (about $2,000 USD) owed to vendors, but he’s already stretched thin paying rent and bills for a business with no income. Those vendors—good people who trusted me—are now knocking on my door, and I have nothing to give them. The Breaking Point Today, I’m a man I barely recognize. My phone buzzes with calls I can’t answer. I’m ashamed to keep saying, “I’ll pay you soon,” when I don’t know how. I’ve sold household items, skipped rent, and taken on personal loans just to keep us afloat. At night, I lie awake, guilt and worry eating at me. By day, I care for my 5-month-old son while my wife shoulders the financial burden alone on her teacher’s salary. It’s not fair to her—she deserves rest, not this stress. My mental health is crumbling, and the threat of lawsuits and penalties hangs over me like a dark cloud. I’ve always treated people with kindness and honesty—now, I feel trapped in a nightmare I didn’t create. But I’m not here for pity. I’m here because I’ve fought too hard to lose hope now. I’ve secured a job in my field—tests passed, interviews cleared—and in a couple of months, I’ll start. It’s my chance to pay off my personal loans and give my wife the break she needs to bond with our son. Until then, I need help to bridge this gap and leave this chaos behind. How You Can Help I’m raising Rs. 5-6 lakh (about $2,000 USD) to: Pay Off Vendors: Clear the debts tied to my name, lift this crushing guilt, and avoid legal trouble. Support My Family: Catch up on rent, buy essentials for my baby, and ease the strain on my wife’s shoulders. Start Fresh: Step into my new job with a clear mind, ready to build a stable future. Every contribution, no matter how small, brings me closer to peace. If you can’t donate, sharing my story would mean just as much. From My Heart to Yours I’ve learned a painful lesson—never again will I tie my future to someone else’s project. My uncle’s a good man who’s done all he can, and I don’t blame him. I blame circumstance. With your help, I can close this chapter and focus on what matters: my wife, my son, and the life we’re building. Thank you for reading this—for seeing me. Your kindness could be the light that guides us out of this storm.
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