Early last week while home alone, our dear friend Amethyst was subjected to a no-knock police raid of her apartment. The police found narcotics in her roommates bedroom, but still charged Amethyst with possession for the purpose of trafficking. Although she had no knowledge of or involvement in the crime, she is now facing potential prison time and urgently needs access to a lawyer. Both of her roommates have become unable to return to the apartment or pay rent, and so Amethyst was responsible for paying triple her normal rent last week, leaving her in debt and without money for food or basic necessities. Significant damage was done to her apartment by the police; the front door and one bedroom door are in need of replacements leaving her very physically vulnerable, a window was broken and needs replacing, and many personal belongings were damaged or broken - including the tool set she would need to complete any repairs herself. She needs to rent a storage space to store her roommates belongings before it is entirely safe to search for new roommates, and is unexpectedly responsible for a high maintenance and high cost pet. Despite her disability, she has been tirelessly restoring the entire apartment alone, and needs to find a way to afford time or help to complete this so she does not seriously worsen her condition.

Amethyst has been living on disability social assistance for the past year, and has had to learn to cope with a barely humane income. She is navigating this situation as best she can, but her current financial limitations put her in very real physical danger from multiple directions. We created this crowdfunding campaign to help our sister manage, and make sure she doesn’t have to choose between securing her home, groceries, and legal support. She deserves to be safe and healthy! If you are a part of Amethyst’s community, someone who cares about her, or just a stranger wanting to wear a #protectthedolls t-shirt: this is an important time to show up for her financially by donating what you can or by reposting and encouraging your communities to donate. Please help us take care of our beloved sister so she can manage these incredible stresses, and come out the other side intact. <3