Quick testimony: (I'm gonna have a real open, transparent moment about where I am right now with the TL, but if my honesty can help someone get thru, even just a little bit, it's all good.)

It's been 3 years since I started working for myself in the nightlife industry. It hadn't been smooth sailing the whole time, but things were really starting out great in 2020. I was finally out of the red and into the black, and I had some money saved...and then COVID happened.

I went from not having to worry about anything financially to literally being down to my last $300 in my account, not being able to pay rent, and having to borrow money. And to make matters worse, jobs aren't hiring during the pandemic, so I really had no other way for income.

I applied for unemployment and got denied the first time. Then after I applied again, and tried to request payment, it essentially told me that there was no money to pay out. So I really felt like I was stuck. But even with all that being the case, I stayed faithful.

Yesterday one of my homegirls posted on her IG story about how she was in a funk bc something she worked so hard on, didn't pan out. She asked her followers how to stay motivated in the face of "defeat".

I suggested that she change her perspective, that it isn't necessarily "defeat," just delayed success; it's going to happen, just maybe not now. Hoping my words, and the content I sent her could help her keep the faith and trust God's timing, all while facing my own issues.

I went grocery shopping yesterday knowing I really didn't have much to spend, but I just wanted make myself feel good, even if it's just temporary satisfaction. I know I'm struggling, but I still believed that it was gonna work out SOMEHOW. I ate, and then went to sleep.

I woke up this morning around 9am and I got an email from Chase that a deposit had been posted to my account. I opened my Chase app and seen more than enough to pay my late rent, the rent for the next few months, my car note, and whatever essentials.

The deposit came from the TWC. I had given up on that entire process and didn't think about it again. By the grace of God they sent me weeks of backpay. I just called my mama and just cried bro.

Anyway, I said all that to say, I know it isn't easy, but trust God AND His timing, stay faithful to Him, and continue to help others and be a source, even when it's hard. Your blessing is coming.

Love y'all!

Oh yeah, I'm obviously still in need of a new job situation, so if you have any leads on positions in digital marketing, SEO, anything in events or event planning, social media, and even some project management, please let me know.

Now I'm finna go call my grandma and share this testimony with her. I know she gonna feel it