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I started my own Etsy shop about 4 years ago. It has been my full time job since 2021. But with the economy how it is right now people aren’t purchasing like they used to. I can’t cover basic bills or get the supplies I need to run my business. Please help!

About me: I am a single woman in her 30s. I live alone with 3 cats and I volunteer/foster with the ASPCA. I have 2 bachelors degrees in Psychology and Graphic design, but had a hard time finding a job in those fields. The only ones available paid minimum wage. I learned how to make synthetic dreadlocks during lockdown and got a following on tiktok, so when I started my Etsy shop I had a lot of customers. Unfortunately in the last couple months everything has gotten worse and I have very few clients. I try every side hustle I can find but they’re not enough. I’m hoping that I’ll get more customers as the weather improves. I am doing a burlesque show to raise money for a kitten rescue in a few weeks, but I haven’t had enough $ to make the costume yet, I’m worried I’ll have to back out if that happens

Bills: I did debt consolidation for my credit card bills from when I was in school, but I cant afford those either. That bill is $238 per month. I owe about $400 for my water/electricity bill. I have a performance coming up and I need $200 to make the costume.