I am a creative artist-designer with a background in design, experimental audio and video editing, writing, painting and illustration. I have started this fundraiser because I am experiencing financial and safety hardships with housing, food and basic needs. I have tried finding jobs, but no leads are successful and I lost my job last year due to a chronic illness that keeps impacting my life. I am a survivor of domestic violence and other abuse and I’m seeking donations from people who might have experienced the same things or who wish to see me succeed.