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Hello, My Friends, and Happy Fall. In the Celtic, Druid, Wiccan, Anglican and Catholic traditions--and probably many more--we are at the Turning, the New Year. It's the time to celebrate the harvest, pay homage to those who came before, to celebrate All the Saints, to honor our Dead, and to respect and reflect during the time when all things rest, go dormant, rejuvenate, and go deep.
I am grateful for the people whom I've had the privilege to know, create with, work with, call friends, seek solace in, be loved by, and cherish.
We are at a turning point. In the world, more poignantly than ever (see: forgetfulness of our ancestors, unsustainable capitalism, global climate change, health epidemics, poverty, bigotry, and more). But also, for me, in my home.
What I thought was my true calling, to become a sanctioned healer, has been stymied by not getting into grad school, after 2.5 years (post-bac schooling) of investment of time, money, and energy. I see now that it is not Ours (mine) to force the way. But now, many devastations have occurred in quick succession, and my home is on the verge of toppling.
I put the last of my savings (which I have cultivated since T was born) in the car this past month. We have no money for home heating oil, rent, and bills. My new phone has been a lemon since I got it, the computer is on its last legs. I cannot afford the special diet of one cat, and the other is on his dying breaths, but continues to hold on to his poor and wrecked body, and so I have such turmoil in the thought of "putting him down" for my own convenience. After 5 years, my "ex" and I finally dissolved our marriage this past week and the papers are in the courts. After over a year of traveling, my dear love has finally set a boundary that makes it clear we have no future. My teeth are cracking and falling out of my mouth. I am enlisting my teenager to get a job to help with rent. The 1/2 dozen health diagnoses I contend with are beginning to take their toll once again with the mounting stress.
Besides my recent student loans, we have no debt. I do not live beyond my means, have a car payment, or use a credit card.
My plea: we need help. I want my business to thrive (I am virtually unemployable in the "regular" workforce...too much to go into here) and have cultivated some amazing clients who have seen us through thus far. I am a diligent worker, ethical, punctual, and flexible. My skills are myriad: landscaping, life coaching, fine arts modeling, child care, pet care, home and business office organization, and home improvements.
My facebook business page is in the works: Life Support from Amanda June. Please find me, "like" and/or "share" at:
https://www.facebook.com/lifesupportfromamandajune
Can my Community support a crowd sourcing campaign? Funding a short wish list to support the work I do (tools, computer, business cards, legal fees, gas money, overhead, etc) and give us a reprieve for these lean months, would be a boon. I cannot qualify for a small business loan, have already borrowed against my life insurance, and have had no buyers for our piano.
We live in the land of affluence, and fortunately, T and I have made our home in one of the most charitable towns in America. I am willing to work hard; there are just no more corners to cut, and there are no more pennies saved. Any ideas, jobs you need done, networking, support, and good cheer is so dearly welcomed and invited. Honestly, nothing is small. A kind word is sacred.
I know this is long. I know this is so private and personal. I'm prone before you, and very humbly asking, My Friends. I don't need anyone to do it for me, but I do need help. Thank you.
I am grateful for the people whom I've had the privilege to know, create with, work with, call friends, seek solace in, be loved by, and cherish.
We are at a turning point. In the world, more poignantly than ever (see: forgetfulness of our ancestors, unsustainable capitalism, global climate change, health epidemics, poverty, bigotry, and more). But also, for me, in my home.
What I thought was my true calling, to become a sanctioned healer, has been stymied by not getting into grad school, after 2.5 years (post-bac schooling) of investment of time, money, and energy. I see now that it is not Ours (mine) to force the way. But now, many devastations have occurred in quick succession, and my home is on the verge of toppling.
I put the last of my savings (which I have cultivated since T was born) in the car this past month. We have no money for home heating oil, rent, and bills. My new phone has been a lemon since I got it, the computer is on its last legs. I cannot afford the special diet of one cat, and the other is on his dying breaths, but continues to hold on to his poor and wrecked body, and so I have such turmoil in the thought of "putting him down" for my own convenience. After 5 years, my "ex" and I finally dissolved our marriage this past week and the papers are in the courts. After over a year of traveling, my dear love has finally set a boundary that makes it clear we have no future. My teeth are cracking and falling out of my mouth. I am enlisting my teenager to get a job to help with rent. The 1/2 dozen health diagnoses I contend with are beginning to take their toll once again with the mounting stress.
Besides my recent student loans, we have no debt. I do not live beyond my means, have a car payment, or use a credit card.
My plea: we need help. I want my business to thrive (I am virtually unemployable in the "regular" workforce...too much to go into here) and have cultivated some amazing clients who have seen us through thus far. I am a diligent worker, ethical, punctual, and flexible. My skills are myriad: landscaping, life coaching, fine arts modeling, child care, pet care, home and business office organization, and home improvements.
My facebook business page is in the works: Life Support from Amanda June. Please find me, "like" and/or "share" at:
https://www.facebook.com/lifesupportfromamandajune
Can my Community support a crowd sourcing campaign? Funding a short wish list to support the work I do (tools, computer, business cards, legal fees, gas money, overhead, etc) and give us a reprieve for these lean months, would be a boon. I cannot qualify for a small business loan, have already borrowed against my life insurance, and have had no buyers for our piano.
We live in the land of affluence, and fortunately, T and I have made our home in one of the most charitable towns in America. I am willing to work hard; there are just no more corners to cut, and there are no more pennies saved. Any ideas, jobs you need done, networking, support, and good cheer is so dearly welcomed and invited. Honestly, nothing is small. A kind word is sacred.
I know this is long. I know this is so private and personal. I'm prone before you, and very humbly asking, My Friends. I don't need anyone to do it for me, but I do need help. Thank you.
Organizer
Amanda Shepard Hirscht
Organizer
Portland, OR