I recently lost my job and was sexually assaulted this past month. Because of the trauma and the impact on my mental health, I’ve been unable to work and am falling behind financially. It’s been incredibly hard to keep up with rent, car insurance, car payments, groceries, and even basic necessities like laundry detergent, toiletry items, and cat food and litter.

I recently lost my car insurance coverage and have to come up with funds to reinstate it along with renewing my registration. It’s crucial for me to keep my car as a means to getting to work which I should be starting again hopefully in about a week. Every day feels overwhelming, and I’m doing my best to take care of myself and my cat while navigating this difficult time.

Back in 2023, I suffered a job loss while living in Austin, which resulted in accruing credit card debt as I tried to survive after job searching for over 10 months. I’ve been rebuilding my life for the past 3 years and suffered a huge financial loss relocating back to Maryland. On top of everything, I’ve experienced mental health crises that have resulted in inpatient hospitalization for my mental health, along with medical bills due to having no medical coverage. I’m at a point now where most of those debts have gone to collections and I desperately need help with coming up with the funds to resolve those debts or file bankruptcy.

For years, I’ve been a huge advocate for harm reduction and sexual assault prevention and response within the EDM community. When I served in the Army National Guard, I supported sexual assault survivors. Supporting others has always been important to me, and now I find myself needing help from my own community.

The funds raised through this campaign will help me regain financial stability until I’m able to return to work. Your support will allow me to cover essential expenses and give me the breathing room I need to focus on healing and rebuilding. Knowing that people care and are willing to help means so much to me, and it gives me hope that things can get better.

Thank you for supporting me and my mental health. If you’re unable to donate, please consider sharing my fundraiser. Every bit of help makes a difference, and I am deeply grateful for your kindness.