My name is Irenia, and I am reaching out because I am facing eviction. After years of living in a domestic abusive situation, I finally found the courage to get a restraining order, but it was not easy. I tried many times, bouncing between civil and domestic courts, and it took a severe anxiety attack—where paramedics had to be called—for me to finally get the help I needed through a domestic abuse advocate. The person I lived with refused to pay rent for years, leaving me in a very difficult financial situation.

On top of this, I recently sustained a work-related injury that has made it even harder to keep up with bills. I am currently working part-time with UberEATS to try to make ends meet, but the stress from everything has been overwhelming. I can’t focus on my art or even on daily life. I feel hopeless and scared about what the future holds.

I am asking for help to raise the funds I need to avoid eviction and keep my home. Your support will give me a chance to recover from the trauma and injury, continue working, and hopefully return to my art and a sense of normalcy. Any support would mean the world to me right now. Thank you for reading and for any help you can give.