Losing something important is never easy, but when it's taken from you, it feels like a punch to the gut. That's what happened to me recently when my home was broken into, and my personal computer was stolen. I'm not going to use flowery language or big words to describe it—just the straight facts of how it went down and why I need a little help getting back on my feet.The break-in itself was simple and fast, at least from what the police and I could figure out. I was out of the house, and someone forced their way in. They didn't take a lot of big, obvious things, but they went straight for the electronics. When I got home, the first thing I noticed was the mess, and the second was the empty space on my desk. My computer—the monitor, the tower, the keyboard, and the mouse—was gone. It was a complete shock. Everything that wasn't bolted down or hidden was safe, but the machine I relied on every single day was just missing.This wasn't just a gaming machine or something I used for fun. That PC was my main tool for everything. I used it for work—freelance jobs, writing, and applying for better jobs. It held all my important files, my portfolio, and years of personal projects. It was how I kept in touch with family far away. For someone else, it might just be parts and plastic, but for me, it was my connection to the outside world and my main way to earn money. The loss is more than just the money to replace the hardware; it’s the lost time, the lost files, and the sudden stop to all my ongoing work. I'm back to using my old, very slow phone for everything, and it's making it nearly impossible to do any serious work.Since the break-in, I’ve done everything I can. I filed a police report, and I've tried to see if my insurance will cover it, but the deductible is high, and the payout won't cover what I need. I've been saving every spare dollar from my current part-time job, but a decent, reliable computer costs a lot of money, and saving that much is going to take months and months. That means months where I can't apply for better jobs, can't work on my portfolio, and can't take on the freelance work I used to. I’m stuck in a cycle of earning just enough to live but not enough to buy the tool I need to earn more.So, this is a plain, honest ask. I need a new computer to get my life and my career back on track. I'm doing my part by saving, but I need a boost to make up for the theft. Any help, even a small amount, would go directly toward buying the basic equipment I need: a tower, a monitor, and the essential software. It wouldn't just be buying a replacement; it would be buying back my ability to work, to create, and to move forward after a big setback. I am working hard to fix this situation, and I would be incredibly grateful for any support to shorten the time until I can work normally again.https://www.ebeggars.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG-20251007-WA00172.jpg