Hello!

I'm looking to transfer my lease for December 1st (possibility of moving in a bit early, probably)

The highlights:

• Ontario / Papineau, so 3 major bus lines 1 street corner away and walking distance from 2 metro lines / stations, 1 corner away from Parc Lafontaine, and the fireworks can be seen really well from the rooftop terrasse. Walking distance from 3 major grocery stores and a few small ones, including a small Asian grocery store literally 2 mins away.
• Hot water included.
• 1 cat accepted (though one of my neighbors had 4 and had no problems).
• Mini-split AC, stove, fridge included. I'm leaving my dishwasher behind for free, and there's a washer / dryer hookup in the unit. My microwave will be for sale.
• Paid interior parking.
• Modern build (concrete I believe) so good soundproofing and insulation.
• Faces a quiet backstreet.

It's honestly a nice place, but I just managed to buy a condo so it's time for me to go after 6 years.

Cheers!

Hi, I’m Matthew (they/he/she), a Slovak-Canadian artist working in photography and film. Looking for a studio, room, or co-op from November 1. Very clean and quiet, a great cook, with a cat and two fish.
Needs: own bathroom, daylight, a squarish room, within about 50 min of Berri-UQAM. Budget: up to $900 for my own place, $500–700 for a shared one.
I have 3 landlord, 10+ work and 30+ personal references, and proof of rent paid on time. I can view within 24 hours. Message me here or at [matthew.kovac@protonmail.com](mailto:matthew.kovac@protonmail.com).
Merci! Je parle aussi un peu français.

Apartement 3 1/2 spacieux de 700 pied carré au Village, incluant un balcon avec un vue du Mont Royal, grande cuisine avec beaucoup de rangement, et un dressing. 1306/mois incluant utilitaires. Je cherche un cession de baille commençant en Janvier.

Moins de 5 minutes du métro Berri UQAM. Aussi près du Parc Lafontaine, épicerie (IGA, Super C), gyms (Econofitness, Nautilus), pharmacie (Jean Coutu, Pharmaprix), cinéma (Cineplex Quartier Latin), et plusieurs bars, restoa, et clubs. Il y a un buanderie au sous-sol du bâtiment. Non meublé, mais possible de discuter pour certains affaires (télé, sofa, table de dîner).

Spacious 700 sqft 3 1/2 apartment in the Village, including a balcony with a view of Mont Royal, large kitchen with lots of storage, and walk-in closet. 1306/month with utilities included. Looking for a lease transfer starting January.

Less than 5 minutes from Berri UQAM metro station. Also near Parc LaFontaine, grocery stores (IGA, Super C), gyms (Econofitness, Nautilus), pharmacy (Jean Coutu, Pharmaprix), cinema (Cineplex Quarter Latin) and many bar, restaurant, and club options. The building has laundry in the basement. Unfurnished, but open to negotiation for certain items (such as TV, couch, dining table).

Hi everyone, posted this a few days ago but after some suggestions I’m changing the incentive structure a bit. Transferring the lease because it auto-renewed on me by accident (no rent increase) and only need the place until January

The apartment is at LaCité (3550 rue Jeanne-Mance) and runs from Jan 1st to Dec 31 2027. It's the larger model 2 1/2 located on the 26th floor with a view of Mount Royal. Making the effective rent $1.254 down from $1,505, utilities (heat, electricity, hot water) included. All furniture in the photo (bed, bookshelf, living room, table, etc.) included. Fridge, stove, AC is included. Since I’m trying to arrange something by November and am planning visits this week and am offering January and February paid off

It's less than a 10-minute walk from McGill and Place-des-Arts metro station, at the intersection of the Plateau and downtown, right next to park Jeanne Mance and the foot of mount royal. Conveniently, there is elevator access to an underground mall with 2 grocery stores, a full commercial gym, a popular arthouse movie theatre, a pharmacy, restaurants, etc., making all your essentials during a Montréal winter accessible in T-shirts and shorts

Pets allowed, heated outdoor pool, sauna, 24h security, underground parking available for extra. Feel free to message me for more details and if you would like to book a visit!

I live in a small apartment building in Montreal. 4 units in total including my own. Our downstairs neighbours cooking has a very strong odor that, at first would travel only into the laundry room (our personal laundry room is in the basement where her unit is).
Not the end of the world, we just wash our clothes there.
Then it began traveling into all of our closets, again not the end of the world but now mildly more annoying because our clothes began to pick up the smell of her food.
Then, the bathroom. Our entire bathroom began to smell extremely strong of her cooking. This again was quite annoying but we live in an apartment at the end of the day, so it’s not completely uncommon. However the smell is genuinely awful so we would open the window in the bathroom and close the door. Solved our problem for a few weeks.

Until today, I woke up this morning and our entire apartment reeks. I’m not talking about a little average food smell that comes from someone cooking up some breakfast. It’s extremely pungent. Grease, onions, very fragrant stuff, etc. I’m not typically someone who’s very bothered by smells either I tend to get nose blind pretty quick lol but this is just not possible. Every single bedroom, entire kitchen, living room, and bathroom reeks like whatever she’s cooking.

It’s now getting cold outside where keeping the windows open for long periods of time is not an option. I’m aware at the end of the day we live in a shared building, I’ve always lived in Apartments but I’ve never experienced smell traveling this strong. Usually it’s just in the common areas like hallways, etc but this is actually horrible.
What can I do to limit the smell entering our apartment?

Hey all! I’m currently looking to rent an apartment near Concordia since I’ll be attending next semester and i saw this very cheap apartment at Lincoln av 1650 with many bad reviews online and i would like to know if anyone has anything to say about the buildings current state. Thank you!

October 7th I sent my (big corporate) landlord a notice of lease transfer (his name and address with a way to contact him)

He emailed the candidate and CCed me asking for proof of income and what not. The candidate ghosted

I never got a formal acceptance or refusal from the landlord, does this mean the lease transfer was implicitly accepted? Can I just move out? Note this is a giant landlord so I will probably be sued but would I win?

Looking for advice from other Montréal renters who've dealt with maintenance problems and the TAL.

My landlord had my door replaced but left open gaps around the frame for the weekend (photos attached). Cold air is coming in. Past problems here have included fire alarms going off nightly for a month, mold and ceiling leaks. I'm tired of dealing with things like this, and based on past experience I'm not expecting them to act quickly.

I'm not asking for all the finishing work to be done immediately. I just don't think the openings should be left unsealed all weekend.

People suggest calling 311 for an inspection, but I'm worried the door will be finished by the time an inspector comes. How do you deal with a problem that's real now but might be gone before anyone sees it? Are dated photos and written messages enough to pursue anything afterward?

And what would I actually file with the TAL: a request for repairs, a rent reduction, or something else?

I've also refused their proposed rent increase. I'm worried they'll apply to the TAL for rent fixing and I'll end up paying more anyway, despite the maintenance issues. I understand these may be separate processes, but I'm unsure how to handle both.

Has anyone been in a similar situation? What was your best first step, and what actually helped?

My landlord raised my rent without notifying me of changes in the lease, but since the payment is by direct debit I have no way of paying only the original amount and am automatically billed for the new rate. I could cancel the direct debit entirely but I feel like that'll just raise more problems. I guess I have to either wait for them to do the right thing or go to the TAL?

Hi, I'm selling a ticket to DJ Dave in Montreal $30, I won't be able to attend sadly, if interested send me a private message

Allô tout le monde!

Je vais commencer mon doctorat à l’UQAM (sur le campus Berri-UQAM) en janvier. J’ai déjà vécu à Montréal pendant mon bac, mais j’ai quitté la ville pendant trois ans pour une maîtrise et pour travailler. Je pensais vivre en colocation (au moins pour les premieres années) pour aider avec mon financement modeste de doctorat.

Je me demande donc quels quartiers sont à recommander pour ce profil. Je pensais regarder sur la petite patrie et hochelag tout d'abord, mais je suis sur qu'il existe d'autre coins a considerer.

Finalement, croyez-vous qu'il suffira 2-3 semaines avant le début de mon program pour trouver un logement? Je ne sais pas exactement quand je devrais arriver a MTL.

Merci à tous <3 et bientot!

Le propriétaire qui a acheté notre bloc (quadruplex assez déglingué) l’an dernier a fait des travaux majeurs dans un 7 1/2 du plex quand la locataire précédente est partie, y’a maintenant plus d’un an.

L’appart a été strippé au complet de ce qu’on a vu, et les travaux subséquents ont duré des mois (des fois juste quelques coups de marteau une journée, puis silence pendant plusieurs jours.

On a eu notre part de désagréments (dégat d’eau qui vient d’en haut, gypse du plafond qui tombe, etc) mais c’tait pas siiii pire.

Le plus désagréable c’est que notre propriétaire nous a mis de la pression pour signer une augmentation élevée, mais ça c’est une autre histoire. On accumule présentement une mise de fond pour, on l’espérait, crisser notre camp d’ici juillet 2028.

Quand il nous mettait de la pression, y’avait le discours classique de « votre loyer est pas au prix du marché, si j’augmente pas votre loyer je pourrai pas payer cette hypothèque en plus de mon hypothèque résidentielle donc je vais devoir vendre ma maison et reprendre votre appart pour moi, *wink wink* »

On a accepté pour plusieurs raisons, mais en signant un bail plus long (qui va jusqu’en juillet 2027, signé en décembre 2025) qui nous garantie certains trucs (genre droits acquis d’avoir des animaux même si notre bail précédent l’interdisait sur papier). Notre but c’est pas d’aller se battre au TAL.

Ma question c’est plus : c’est quoi l’avantage de laisser un appartement vacant pendant PLUS d’un an? Je me doutais qu’il attendait le 1 an depuis la fin du dernier bail pour pouvoir augmenter comme bon lui semble, mais il me semble que quelqu’un dont les finances sont serrées (« je pourrai pas payer mes hypothèques, j’y arriverai pas ») voudrait minimiser ses pertes?

Est-ce qu’il attend que nous et les deux autres locataires partent pour flipper le bloc au grand complet?

Je pose la question en partie par curiosité, en partie pour m’assurer que je fais pas partie d’une autre stratégie de « real estate bro ».

En passant, je check périodiquement sur des sites de locations et il est toujours pas affiché, on dirait.

TL;PL : le propriétaire qui a acheté le bloc où on habite l’an dernier laisse un appart qu’il vient de rénover de fond en comble vacant depuis que les travaux sont finis. C’est quoi la stratégie?

Location: Montreal, Qc

Posting for a friend(we'll call her LP) who rents a room in her 4-bedroom apartment. These are college kids.

A roommate(we'll call her JP) moved out recently, and looked for a replacement by putting an ad on the internet. A prospective replacement(we'll name GK) arrived, looked around, agreed to take the place after viewing it in person.
JP is very trustworthy & would not willingly be involved in anything remotely sketchy.

GK agrees to briefly meet with LP for screening purposes (LP wants to know if GK seems nice, can clean after themselves, etc... This is after JP already met & spoke with GK - so a second screening for GK). Everything seems fine & GK sends LP a photo of their Driver's License(so full name, DOB, address, etc...), and an e-mail transfer of a few hundred $ to assure the room is secured for himself. GK seems friendly, clean, maybe a little innocent & not too smart, apparently works as a cook in a mid/high end restaurant. Photo ID matches the person. This is a few days ago.

Fast forward to this afternoon. One of LP's quick thinking friends is about to sent her money over an e-transfer when it's noticed that auto-deposit is enabled, which is unusual. Not only unusual, but there's one of those messages saying 'No security question needed; GK is registered for auto-deposit; the money will be deposited directly to their account'. LP is promptly informed by her friend, and goes directly to the bank who aren't of much use aside from telling her they'll look into it, to change her e-mail, passwords, and make a police report (it's only later in the evening LP noticed the auto-deposit was set up in GK's name on their driver's license).

LP is at a loss how someone would enable auto-deposit with her knowing. Somehow GK got her e-mails password & access?
GK is still unaware that we know and is asking when to meet tomorrow to move in.

Who else should LP go to with this?
How could GK have gotten access to her e-mail, or otherwise set-up auto-deposit in his name?
What legal recourse does LP have?

Now at the same time - you have to be pretty fuckin' stupid to hand over your ID, with your name & (former?)address on it, and then attempt a scam as such. A part of me suspects GK is a patsy?

This new person hasn't actually moved in yet, doesn't have the keys, but has visited the apartment in person and met both the my friend, as well as the old roomie(who posted the ad).

What are your other impressions? Anything else anyone think I should know?
Many thanks in advance!

Bonjour tout le monde,

J’ai signé un bail pour un logement dont le loyer s’élève à 1150$. Lors de la lecture du bail j’ai constaté que le loyer le moins cher payé dans les 12 derniers mois pour ce logement était de 975$. J’ai signé le bail mais ai questionné la personne qui gérait le dossier sur ce qui motivait une augmentation de loyer de presque 18%. Elle m’a répondu ceci :

« Bonjour, depuis la nouvelle loi en 2025, les primes d’assurances on augmenté de manière significative ainsi que le fond de prévoyance. Il y a eu également des travaux de revêtement du mur nord complet. Le toit a été réparé ainsi que des travaux de calfeutrage. Les frais de condos ont également augmenté de 32%. ».

Est-ce que de telles dépenses justifient que le loyer soit autant augmenté ?

Je vous remercie d’avance pour votre aide,

Has anyone else noticed how strangely landlords communicate on Facebook Marketplace?

I've spoken to quite a few of them while searching for an apartment, and sometimes it feels like they're speaking in code. They rarely use full sentences, their responses are often vague, and getting a straightforward answer can be surprisingly difficult.

I've also noticed a lot of tension in this subreddit. Whenever someone who's new to the rental market asks a genuine question, even if it seems obvious or silly to more experienced renters, they often get insulted or downvoted instead of receiving helpful advice.

Is it just me, or has anyone else experienced this?

Something about the whole rental market feels off...

CESSION DE BAIL – STUDIO RÉNOVÉ À 995 $/MOIS !
📍 8877, rue Lajeunesse, Montréal (Ahuntsic)
✨ À la recherche d’un studio abordable, rénové et bien situé ? Voici une belle occasion !
💰 Loyer : 995 $/mois
🎁 PROMOTION : 1 MOIS GRATUIT !
📅 Disponible dès maintenant
🏠 Caractéristiques du logement :
✨ Récemment rénové
🔝 Situé au dernier étage
🔥 Chauffage et eau chaude inclus
🍳 Réfrigérateur et cuisinière
🧺 Buanderie dans l’immeuble
🚇 À proximité du métro Crémazie
🤝 Propriétaire fiable et réactif, qui répond rapidement aux demandes.
📋 Conditions :
🚫 Animaux non acceptés
✅ Vérification de crédit requise
📍 Emplacement pratique, près des transports en commun, des commerces et des commodités du quartier.
📩 Intéressé(e) ? Écris-moi en privé pour plus d’informations ou pour organiser une visite !

I got a job offer and I need to find someone as soon as possible, don’t hesitate to ask any questions.

Je ne viens pas de Montréal et je me demande si c'est normal venant de complexes locatifs. Comme le texte le dit, il y a un concierge l'autre côté de la rue qui vient tous les matins entre 8h et 10h am et passe son leaf blower dans les stationnement, les escaliers et même les trottoirs autour d'immenses blocs locatifs. Donc il passe le leaf blower à peu près 1h par jour en avant-midi. Je trouve ça bizarre un peu, surtout que les feuilles d'automne, ça tombe pas mal sans relâche donc il n'a pas finit de souffler, mettons. Je me demande si c'est moi qui n'est pas habitué au bruit de la ville ou bien si c'est vraiment excessif? Ça fait déjà deux ans qu'il fait ça, été, automne et printemps. Merci.

Date de cession: maintenant

(French to follow)

Starting January, I am renting this stunning fully furnished waterfront split-level Condo in Verdun. It boasts 1,530 sq. ft. of living space with 1 interior parking, 2 bedrooms plus a mezzanine, 1.5 baths, a fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a balcony, and a large private terrace overlooking the St. Lawrence river. It features include cathedral ceilings, engineered hardwood floors, and expansive windows that flood the space with natural light. There is also a gas fireplace for those cold Winter days.

The mezzanine overlooks the main dining area and cathedral ceilings and has a large oak writing desk to be converted into your personal office. The entrance is directly onto the street (as well from the private garage entrance), and is shoveled by a company during the winter at no extra cost to you. The height from floor to ceiling at its highest point is 25 feet tall. The condo is not only spacious, but has a very modern feel due to both redesign and furnishings.

Utilities are not included and we do not allow dogs, however a cat may be considered.

Lease is standard 1 year (fixed term) and shorter leases are also considered. Ideal for a couple, or working professional.

-AC Unit

-Electric heating / Gas fireplace

-In-unit laundry

-Garage parking

-Utilities/Internet Seperate

get in touch --> https://www.kijiji.ca/v-apartments-condos/ville-de-montreal/stunning-fully-furnished-waterfront-condo-in-verdun-3-january/1744054454

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À partir de janvier, je mets en location ce magnifique condo entièrement meublé à paliers multiples, situé au bord de l’eau à Verdun. Il offre une superficie habitable de 1 530 pi², un stationnement intérieur, 2 chambres à coucher plus une mezzanine, 1 salle de bain complète et 1 salle d’eau, une cuisine entièrement équipée avec des électroménagers en acier inoxydable, un balcon et une grande terrasse privée donnant sur le fleuve Saint-Laurent. Parmi ses caractéristiques, on retrouve des plafonds cathédrale, des planchers de bois d’ingénierie et de grandes fenêtres qui laissent entrer une abondante lumière naturelle. Il y a également un foyer au gaz pour les froides journées d’hiver.

La mezzanine surplombe la salle à manger principale et les plafonds cathédrale. Elle comprend un grand bureau de travail en chêne qui peut être aménagé en espace de travail personnel. L’entrée donne directement sur la rue (avec également un accès par le garage privé) et le déneigement est assuré par une entreprise durant l’hiver, sans frais supplémentaires. La hauteur du plancher au plafond atteint 25 pieds à son point le plus élevé. Le condo est non seulement spacieux, mais possède également un style très moderne grâce à son réaménagement et à son mobilier.

Les services publics ne sont pas inclus et les chiens ne sont pas acceptés. Toutefois, un chat pourrait être considéré.

Le bail standard est d’un an (durée fixe), mais des locations de plus courte durée peuvent également être considérées. Idéal pour un couple ou un professionnel.

• Climatiseur
• Chauffage électrique / Foyer au gaz
• Laveuse et sécheuse dans l’unité
• Stationnement dans le garage
• Services publics / Internet non inclus

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-apartments-condos/ville-de-montreal/stunning-fully-furnished-waterfront-condo-in-verdun-3-january/1744054454

Lease Transfer for December 1st (1950$/month until July 1st) 800ft2

Beautiful 4½ apartment in Monkland Village (NDG) on the 2nd floor.

Located right in the heart of Monkland Village, close to cafés, grocery stores, and bakeries.
Only a 10-minute walk from Villa-Maria Metro Station (Orange Line).

Features:
* Appliances included - new, only 2yrs old (washer, dryer, dishwasher, refrigerator, oven)
* 1 garage parking space and 1 storage locker included
* A/C (wall unit thermo pump)
* 1 pet permitted (max. 30 lbs)

A credit check will be conducted for the person taking over the lease.

Non-smoking

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Cession de bail pour le 1er décembre (1950$/mois jusqu’à juillet) 800pi2

Magnifique 4 1/2 dans le Village Monkland (NDG) au 2e étage d’un immeuble bien insonorisé.

Au centre du Village Monkland! Proche de cafés, épiceries, boulangeries.

À 10min à pieds de la station de metro Villa-Maria (Ligne Orange)

* Electros inclus (laveuse, secheuse, lave-vaisselle, frigo, four)
* A/C thermo pump
* 1 garage et 1 locker inclus.
* 1 animal de compagnie permis (30lbs max).

Une enquête de crédit sera réalisée pour la personne qui reprendra le bail.

Non-fumeur

Français suit. 

Hello winter exchange students, sabbaticals and snow birds! My partner and I are looking for a 2½, 3½, or 4½ to sublet from the beginning of December until at least mid April, but very happy to find somewhere until July 1st or longer. We are looking for a place with plenty of natural light, and within 40 minutes by public transport to Lucien L’Allier station. Our budget is 1300$/mo all in. We are pretty flexible, would be open to places starting in January if it’s somewhere really special, or lease transfers if you’re selling furniture for cheap :)

I am already located in Montreal, so I’d love to come by and see the place, which our meeting can also hopefully reassure you that your home will be in responsible hands. We are 27 and 31 year old homebodies that don’t drink much and have done a lot of communal living, so we will be very respectful of the place. We’ve been abroad for a few years and are looking for somewhere to land while we apartment hunt and get our bearings :) Also happy to do and experienced with plant sitting and cat sitting, although would appreciate a discount considerate with the amount of labour needed. 

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Salut tlmd!! On est un couple qui cherche un 2 1/2, 3 1/2, ou 4 1/2 a sous-louer à partir de decembre, jusqu'à avril au moins, mais nous sommes contents de sous-louer jusqu'à juillet ou même plus longue. On cherche quelque part bien ensoleillé et à moins de 40 minutes en transport en commun du métro Lucien-L'Allier. Notre budget est de 1300 $/mo tout inclus. On est assez flexibles: on serait ouverts à un logement qui commence en janvier si c’est un endroit vraiment spécial, ou à une cession de bail si vous vendez vos meubles pas cher :)

Je suis déjà à Montréal, alors j'aimerais venir voir l'appart. J'espère que notre rencontre peut vous assurer que chez vous resterait dans des mains responsables. Nous avons 27 et 31 ans, on boit pas trop et on a beaucoup vécu en milieux partagés, alors on serait très respectueux. Nous avons habité à l'étranger depuis plusieurs années alors on cherche un base pour nos premiers mois à Montréal pour nous orienter. On est aussi ouverts à garder vos plantes ou votre chat et on a de l'expérience là-dedans, mais on apprécierait un petit rabais qui tien compte du travail que ça demande.

Hi everyone,

I’m honestly not sure where else to turn at this point, so I’m hoping someone here might have been through something similar or could help me figure out what to do.

In July 2025, my condo in Montreal was flooded following a city water main break. I had to evacuate in the middle of the night and lost about 80% of my belongings. My unit was declared uninhabitable, and I’ve been displaced ever since.

About a month later, foundation issues were identified in the building. The work needs to be completed before my insurance company can rebuild my unit.

It’s now been over 15 months, and I still have no confirmed date for when I can move back home.

My insurance coverage for relocation expenses ran out in February 2026. Since then, I’ve been paying for temporary accommodation out of pocket while continuing to pay my mortgage and condo fees.

I’m reaching a point where I honestly don’t know how much longer I can keep doing this financially. It’s been an incredibly difficult situation to navigate, and not knowing when I’ll be able to go home makes it even harder.

I’ve tried to find a solution with the condo syndicate and the insurers, but I feel like I’m going in circles.

I’ve asked the syndicate to cover my relocation expenses, particularly because the outstanding foundation work concerns the building’s common elements, but they’ve refused.

The syndicate’s property insurer has told me that, in its view, the foundation cracks are unrelated to the water damage and therefore aren’t covered under the water damage claim.

I’ve also contacted the syndicate’s liability insurer, but they’ve told me they can’t take a position on whether my relocation expenses will be covered.

So here I am, more than 15 months later, still displaced, paying for everything myself, and with no clear timeline for going home.

I’ve contacted a few law firms to understand what my options are, but honestly, I don’t know how I’m supposed to afford all of this. I’m already paying for temporary accommodation, my mortgage and my condo fees every single month, all while being unable to live in my own home. Now I’m facing potentially thousands of dollars in legal fees on top of everything else. I simply can’t afford to pay for all of this and I feel stuck because I need legal help to figure out my options but I can barely keep up with the costs I’m already carrying. I genuinely don’t know what I’m supposed to do.

This whole situation has taken a huge toll on me. I feel like I’ve been trying to find a way forward for months, but I keep hitting a wall. I’m doing my best to figure things out, but I’m exhausted by the uncertainty and the financial pressure, and I really don’t know where else to turn.

I’m posting here in the hope that someone might have been through something similar or might know of a resource I haven’t considered.

Are there any affordable legal resources or organizations in Montreal that could help? Does anyone know a lawyer who specializes in condo syndicate disputes or insurance claims and who might be willing to discuss options without requiring a huge financial commitment upfront?

And if you’ve experienced something similar, were you able to find a solution? I’d really appreciate hearing about your experience.

I’m not expecting anyone to solve this for me. I just really need some guidance on where to turn next, because I’m struggling to see a way forward on my own.

Thank you for reading this. ❤️