Hi, my name is AJ, and I’m reaching out with humility, hope, and the determination to turn a painful past into a powerful future. Life hit me hard—from overwhelming debt to serious health complications—but I’ve never let it break my drive to create, to build, and to support the people I love. Now I’m asking for your help to launch something real: a self-sufficient, trade-powered business grounded in my passion for tattoo artistry, auto repair, and electronics restoration. Not long ago, I took on a financial responsibility to help a family member get back on their feet. Unfortunately, things didn’t go as planned, and I was left carrying the weight of a loan that eventually ended in repossession. It was a heavy setback, but I kept pushing forward, determined not to let one decision define my future. Then, another unexpected challenge hit—I was hospitalized with viral meningitis. Since then, I’ve faced multiple health scares and now take daily medication to manage seizures and chronic blood loss. These conditions have made it difficult to sustain consistent hours in my previous role as a night manager, and I’ve had to scale back my workload significantly. Despite everything, I continue to push forward—not just for myself, but for the people I care for. My family means everything to me, and I’m committed to building something real that can support us all. I believe that with the right tools and support, I can turn my skills in tattooing, mechanics, and electronics repair into a sustainable path forward.