I’ve always been a man who finds joy in culture, in stories, in places I’ve only ever seen through a screen. Growing up, I stayed in the same town, in the same home, while my dreams wandered far beyond it. TV shows, documentaries, and endless scrolling became my window to the world. I’d watch people explore places I could only imagine, wishing one day I could stand where they stood. I graduated high school and worked my way toward a college degree, hoping it would be my path to something bigger. But when my grandparents fell on hard times, family came first. I put school on pause and took a job at Walmart to help keep things together. I don’t regret stepping up, but it hasn’t been easy. I’m still saving every bit I can, holding onto the hope that life can change, that I can finally see the world beyond my front door. Any support, no matter how small, would help me get closer to that dream. It would mean a chance to breathe new air, to finally experience the places I’ve held in my heart for so long.