Hello, my name is Ammy. I'm 20 years old, a student, that is struggling with disabilities. I am asking for your help because I'm facing a crisis I can no longer handle alone. I also struggle with anxiety issues, I feel so scared to reach out for help.

For years, I've struggled with severe depression and the trauma of being bullied and isolated. As a young person that is also trying to figure out how to fit in, or trying to figure out how to define my identity, I struggled being able to try to support myself. Back in the day, I was rejected and thrown out, leaving me with no friends or anyone for support, and I struggled alone for a long time. This especially happened during my high school days. Some time ago, I was also diagnosed with keratoconus, a degenerative eye disease that has left me with medical expenses that I had a very difficult time paying because my insurance was not able to cover for my expenses. This led me to losing all my savings and having no safety cushion.

This has lead to me going into debt, and it's a struggle to keep up because I keep feeling stressed every day that I have stuff missing or not there.

I have decided that I needed to try something. I tried to start building websites. plushiequest.com is an example of that. It's mainly just a catalog of things and guides. I also have other projects, mainly to support myself and that I had some ideas. It would be good if I could get a company to help me out or buy things, but I don't know if that would happen. My website projects included making an online service, and I have a few others, so I think I am capable there.

Honestly, I've been fighting so hard to build a life for myself, even though it's been draining me by the day. I wanted to share my passion and hopefully make enough income to survive. However, I constantly struggle to maintain housing. My disabilities, including chronic migraines and being autistic, make it incredibly difficult to find and keep a stable job that can accommodate my needs.

Right now, my most urgent need is to find housing that is safe, secure, and accommodating for my disabilities. The upfront costs of a security deposit and first month's rent are a major barrier, and I am also struggling to afford basic necessities like clothing, and more. But it's been a struggle and it's making me spiral. I keep feeling hesitant to ask for help and I don't know how to ask for help.

Your support would be a true lifeline since it would help me pay for the medical costs I had to deal with, and give me the emergency funds to secure housing and buy essential clothing. More than anything, it would give me a sliver of hope that I can get through this and one day get back to building my dreams.

I am trying to raise $1000 to cover these urgent costs:

$900: to secure a safe place to live (first/last month's rent or a security deposit).

$100: For basic clothing and other essential necessities.

Thank you for hearing my story. Every share and every dollar is a message that I am not invisible and that my fight matters.

With hope,

Ammy