Help Julio Recover from Unjust Termination

Dear Friends,

I am reaching out with an urgent request for financial support due to a deeply unjust and traumatic event that has left me unemployed and struggling to cover essential expenses.

On May 6th, I was abruptly fired from my role as a mental health professional after prioritizing my urgent medical needs as a person living with diabetes. After working nonstop for over six hours, I began experiencing symptoms of low blood sugar. When I attempted to step away to tend to my condition, my supervisor refused and demanded I continue working. Despite my clear communication that I was physically unable to proceed without addressing my health, she escalated the situation and fired me in a hostile manner, disregarding my well-being.

This distressing event resulted in physical harm, psychological trauma, and has prevented me from returning to work in my profession, as doing so under these circumstances would be unethical. Since my termination, I have applied for food assistance and unemployment benefits, but these systems are slow to process. In the meantime, I am struggling to cover rent, insurance, and other essential expenses.

Why This Matters

No diabetic should be fired for needing a break. No one should experience this level of mistreatment in the workplace. Prioritizing urgent health needs should never be a reason for termination. Unfortunately, I am now facing serious financial hardship simply because I stood up for my basic medical rights.

How Your Support Helps

Your generosity will help me cover rent, insurance, and vital bills while I work through this difficult time and seek resolution. More than financial support, your kindness will allow me to regain stability, heal, and move forward.

A Direct Call to Action

Even a small contribution—$5, $10, or whatever you can spare—makes a difference in helping me recover from this nightmare. If you are unable to donate, sharing my story is just as powerful in helping me reach others who may be able to assist.

Make Sharing Easy

Your support—whether through a donation or a simple share—means everything to me right now. If you can, please spread the word using the hashtag #JusticeForJulio or #HelpJulioHeal so others can join in helping me through this incredibly difficult time.

Your kindness and generosity mean the world to me. Thank you for taking the time to read my story and consider my request.