Housing support

Hey ya'll

For those of you who don't know me I'm Khadija. About a year ago I packed whatI could and suddenly left my toxic and abusive home in California and came to Texas with nothing. I am extremely grateful for the friends, community and support that I have received that has gotten me this far. I really could have not done it myself at all whatsoever. Austin has become home to me, it has become a place where I have seen so much growth, freedom, and the ability to truly express who I am without fear. Austin has become a place where I have found a sense of belonging, family, and have seen my mental health drastically improve. The ability to come this far amazes me and I am so proud of how far I've come.

It has been a really challenging time for me and I have not asked for the support that I needed when I needed it and now I have found myself in a position where I need all the support that I can possibly get. In a couple of weeks I will have to find a new place to live and there has been a few living opportunities that have come up for me but I am in no position to do so financially. This is where I really need all the help I can get to help me pay for a few months worth of rent so that I can have a roof over my head while I get my job situation figured out. I am currently looking for more stable income so that I can get myself out of this position, but as a Neuro-divergent, Queer, Muslim I am finding it really challenging to find any employment for long periods of time. Life has thrown multiple challenges at me this year some reasons not safe to disclose online and others like medical situations. It’s been a struggle already to get anywhere because I don’t have a car and my main transportation has been buses and Ubers for emergencies.

Currently I am struggling to pay for all living expenses and now also having to find a new place to live has put me in a very stressful situation that has been really affecting my mental health and my ability to show up my best self for me and at my job. 

I am so grateful for all and any support, I understand it's a challenging time for us all. I have all of us in my thoughts and prayers and hope ease comes to us all who are struggling during this time.

Much love and gratitude,

Khadija