Many Steemians know my stance on begging. However, I was told that I should clearly state the current issue that I am facing.

I have been self-employed for over a year and half...after escaping corporate america. However, this was not the only obstacle that I have escaped from in my life. While I have been fortunate enough, it took all my reserves just to escape a lifetime of abuse and resettle in Iowa, with Zeph and Chienchien.

I was averaging about $2,000 per month -- Zeph was hospitalized, at the beginning of May, and then two weeks later, I was super sick for the next 4 weeks.

This all being said, I am moving forward with my projects because I am a woman of my word. However, I received a court eviction notice today and have been given until August 2 to pay $862 USD to avoid eviction.

No, I am not asking for donations. Yes, I would really love it if you would buy a shirt or a mug because we all would love to buy an Upvote at sometime or another.

Well, here it is -- Hive account@tecnosgirl did a great layout for this shirt being offered at Not Shakespeare's School! Hot off the press get them here!

Buy An Upvote!!!

I am in the process of getting Hive account@tecnosgirls other design up! She has offered an amazing gift -- I am to use the first $1,000 in profits to pay my bills. I am beyond appreciative for this gift.

And!!! Hive account@barbara-orenya's has been vectored by the amazing Hive account@satchmo and this will be up in the morning (I don't want to make any mistakes). She will be receiving half the profits, from the sales with her prints on them. If you have not seen her beautiful work, please visit her blog... she is BRILLIANT!