TLDR: I got back from my first full burn this week and reintegration has been…rough. If you have love to give, a helping hand, or a few bucks to spare I could really really use it

Made it back from Coracle Regional Burn in one piece with a full heart and so many new friends I attended Ignite in the spring but had to leave early so this was my first official full burn and I still don’t quite have all the words to sum up my experience.

I solo camped (ya girl is not a camper) but set up for success (thanks to camp donations) and was welcomed with open arms by camps Frock Around and Find Out and Gay Space Communism who camped across the street. I fed myself and was fed by many others. I shared coffee and beers and pumpkin oat bars with strangers who quickly became not only friends but humans I will never forget.

But the snuggle puddles and fire spinning had to come to an end eventually, and my friends real life is hitting me HARD.

After being let go from my last salon home, I’ve struggled these past few months to get my books filled which has left me no choice but to ask for help.

I’m behind on rent, and I can’t afford my car payment this month and my mental health is like not quite check engine light low, but pretty close.

If you have love to give, cash to spare, or even offerings such as body doubling/cleaning help, I’d really really appreciate it. Or if you need a cut or color refresh you can find me at To The Woods in Chapel Hill on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.

I’m so incredibly fortunate to have the community I do around me to lean on, even when it feels like I’m asking for too much. And this feels like too much…I’m not physically ill, but I do need support right now more than ever. I love you all.