Help Grant Stay Housed & Get Care for Rib Slipping Syndrome

My name is Grant-Elijah Loveless (he/they/sis). I’m a 26-year-old Black queer artist, student, and community leader based in Austin, Texas—and I’m in a moment of real crisis.

I’ve already been served an official eviction notice. On May 30, my landlord will formally file the eviction in court, starting a 30-day countdown for me to vacate unless I can raise $5,039 to cover back rent and essential expenses. At the same time, I’ve just been diagnosed with a rare and debilitating condition: Bilateral Slipping Rib Syndrome (SRS)—a disorder where my lower ribs shift and dislocate, pressing on nerves and organs. It causes unbearable pain, weight loss, fatigue, and makes everyday movement—sitting, breathing, eating—an act of endurance.

Since September 2023, I’ve been in constant, escalating pain. After months of being misdiagnosed or dismissed, I finally received my diagnosis on May 23, 2025. That same day, my landlord confirmed they would proceed with eviction—despite a previous plan to give me until late June to catch up. The timing couldn’t be more devastating.

My symptoms include stabbing, burning rib and abdominal pain, popping and clicking sensations with movement, visible rib asymmetry, muscle weakness, fatigue, shoulder and back pain, and significant digestive issues. I’ve also experienced rapid, unintentional weight loss—from 216 lbs in January to 155 lbs now. Even lying down or sitting up triggers pain. Some days, it’s hard to eat. Some nights, I can’t sleep. I feel like I’m losing control of my body while also being pushed out of the only place I can rest.

I’ve been doing everything I can to stay afloat. I’ve taken on part-time work and gigs around the city, even while in chronic pain. I’ve spent over $2,500 out of pocket on medical visits, x-rays, prescriptions, and testing. I’ve taken Ubers to every appointment and community job because I don’t have a car. I’ve used what little I have left to keep the lights on and cover partial rent.

I was most recently laid off and have continuously been denied unemployment and food assistance/benefits. My phone is currently disconnected. My parents do not live near me, and I am having to handle this alone.

I have a follow-up appointment on May 27 to begin treatment planning and pain management, but if I lose my housing, I won’t be able to continue care.

Your support will help me stop the eviction from moving forward, keep me safely housed through June, access critical medical care, cover transportation and food, and give me the stability I need to rebuild income and wellness. I’ve always shown up for my community—even through pain. Now, I need help showing up for myself.

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