I'm Stephanie, a 34-year-old mom trying to navigate a challenging situation with my teenage son. Life took a tough turn when we were asked to leave my mother's place, so now my car is not just our vehicle—it's our home. I work as a DoorDash driver, which helps us manage basic needs and occasionally affords us a motel room, but it's not enough to cover all our expenses, especially unexpected ones.
Recently, our car tires have become a major issue. They've started showing wires, and there's no spare since the one I had blew out in the heat a few months ago. I initially got this car in February, and although it's allowed us to survive, the tires were already dry-rotted back then. Now, having driven about 30,000 miles, they're in desperate need of replacement.
Living and working from my car, it's our lifeline. Without reliable tires, we'll be stranded, and that scares me. I dream of getting back on my feet before the new school year begins. I want my son to have the stability he deserves, particularly as he starts high school. Being homeless is not an experience I want him to carry forward. Your support would mean the world to us right now, helping us move towards a safer, more secure situation.
