Hi, my name is Joey. I’m a Black, disabled, neurodivergent femme in deep crisis. I’m currently houseless, with no money, no family, and nowhere safe to go. I live with chronic pain, and right now I feel like I’m hanging on by a thread. I need help because I want to live, but I’m really struggling.
Last year was one of the hardest years of my life.
I was raped by someone I trusted. I found out my partner at the time had a baby on the way and had been living a double life. I was displaced from my home by slumlords. I lost two people I love, a family member and a friend. I spiraled into psychosis and ended up in a psychiatric hospital after trying to take my own life.
I’ve been trying to recover. I thought I was starting over when I moved to a new city with my now ex. They knew I had no family, no income, and nowhere else to go. I thought I was finally going to have some safety. But yesterday they kicked me out and left me with nothing.
It happened on Juneteenth.
I made a sacred meal to honor my ancestors and feed Black folks in the neighborhood. I blessed it with intention. I asked that we keep the space just for Black people. That was really important to me. It wasn’t coming from hate. It was coming from love and protection. But my partner invited non-Black friends anyway. When I stood firm in my boundary, they said I was being rude and racist. Then they kicked me out.
I slept outside last night. I’m in physical pain. I’m emotionally exhausted. I’m grieving. I don’t have anyone. And I don’t know how I’m supposed to keep going without help.
I’m asking for $5,500 to survive and start healing. That would cover:
• $2,500 to secure housing
• $1,000 for food, hygiene, a phone, and transportation
• $1,500 for trauma care and medication
• $500 for emergency needs like ID, relocation, or safety
This is about survival. I’m not asking for luxury. I just want a chance to rest. To breathe. To feel like a person again.
If you can donate, please do. If you can’t, please share. Every dollar helps. Every repost helps. I really need community right now.
Thank you for reading this. Thank you for seeing me.
Joey