Yeah that sounds like absolute last resort - you don't need any more ties to him. When we moved we had a hard time finding a decent place that allowed cats but it was out of the question to give them up. Perhaps your mother could get permission to have the cat for a short term though (like a year)? Sometimes stratas or landlords will allow this.


Anyway just suggestions. I really wish I could give you the financial means to just take some time off - you deserve it. As for fundraisers they are usually for a specific thing, like moving expenses, rather than general expenses. I've held 3 fundraisers for others, and one was held for me after a fire. I personally don't see it as "begging" but some do hold that opinion. Let's hope they are never in a position to need to ask for help.