I’m reaching out for help—not because it’s easy, but because it’s necessary. I’ve spent most of my life battling overwhelming emotional isolation, depression, and untreated trauma. Diagnosed with ADHD, autism, and OCD later in life, I’ve struggled to function in a world that often feels unlivable and unkind, especially without a support system.

For years, I’ve lived in deep isolation. My family is emotionally unavailable, I have no friends or stable relationships, and my marriage ended in betrayal that left me completely alone. The trauma and rejection have compounded into a daily struggle just to survive—both mentally and financially.

Simple things like keeping up with hygiene, meals, or cleaning feel impossible most days. I’ve had thoughts of self-harm—not because I want to die, but because I feel like I’ve never truly had the chance to live.

I’m currently on Medicaid, but I don’t have access to the consistent and therapeutic care I need. Even when I do see a psychiatrist for my autism, ADHD, and OCD, the overwhelming stress of being poor, isolated, and trapped without resources or transportation overshadows any progress I try to make.

I have no reliable way to leave the house or escape my environment. My old truck is falling apart, and I can’t afford repairs, let alone gas. The combination of poverty, social isolation, and lack of access to mental health support is suffocating. I feel like I’m trying to heal while drowning.

This fundraiser is my attempt to survive—emotionally, mentally, and physically. I’m hoping to raise enough to:

I don’t have a network of people to fall back on. If you’re reading this, please know that any donation—no matter how small—helps more than you can imagine. Sharing this also means the world.

Thank you for your kindness, for seeing me, and for helping me believe that maybe healing is possible.

Thank you for taking a moment to read my story,

Mikey