Update 1/15: crying ugly tears. Thank you so much for anything you've been able to give. My friends and family are the best people.

If you know me at all, you know I hate asking for help.

So here it is: I could really use your help. I haven't worked in 2+ years because this government destroyed my career. My savings and retirement are gone, I have $25k in credit card debt, and I'm chronically ill and getting worse. The cats and I will be evicted if I don't pay rent in full by Monday, January 19, 2026.

If you can spare anything, please help. My parents, minor freelancing, SNAP (which was just wrongly taken away from me), Medicaid (which will soon require me to work anyway), and 1099 gigs have been barely keeping me afloat, but it's unsustainable. I have plans for a place to move - though no funds for that either.

OFFICIALLY IN THE DOOM SPIRAL OF POVERTY!