Hey~ I'm Tay. I'm an artist trying to make a living through both art/streaming on Twitch and by working part-time at a new job. I recently left Taco Bell, it was NOT a good environment, my managers started picking on me until I had almost no where to go to, so I quit. I got a job on December 27th at Chipotle but I did orientation a couple of weeks ago and worked one shift on January 21st and worked one shift so far (4-hour shift), this week for 5.5 hours only (One shift on Tuesday). I cannot personally benefit from this very low income, sure I make $13.75 an hour, a .75 cent increase from Taco Bell, but sadly 4 hours and 5.5 hours isn't cutting it. I need major assistance.

I am unsure when they will increase my hours (Uncertainty causes me SO MUCH ANXIETY!! I already have GAD as a diagnosis!), but my manager admitted the staffing is too much right now. (Then why hire 6 people at once?) He says I can't increase my hours till I'm fully trained so who knows how long it will take to make me fully trained with only working once a week? Hell maybe it'll increase in April, I feel so lonely at home not going to a job and surrounding myself with people. I'm stuck at home, it was -8ºF the other day I've been so COLD I can't just always go out and explore.

I'm also a recovering alcoholic and anorexic. I've been sober from alcohol for 43 days and it'll continue. I've been trying to eat as much as possible but it's really hard, I have been told to honor my body with food I want to eat so that I don't relapse into starving myself by my therapist(s).

Also, my birthday is in February, I'm very much hoping to host a party with friends!! My birthday is February 20th and this will be my LAST year in my 20's. I'll be 29~

Bills + More Finances rundown:

My rent will be $103 (Every month)

My Gas bill this month was over $80

Electric is over $30

My cat's monthly injection is $87

My internet + mobile bill (same provider) is $109.99 total

I was asked to get a new pair of black jeans, so that'll be $35-$70.

I do get food stamps which is nice but I do enjoy going out and getting iced coffee and a bagel here and there, Maybe like $25-$35 a week on food that isn't groceries.

Please please help me! + Share this with people you know!! Help keep a roof over me and my cat's heads~ And keep my heat running and electricity flowing~

(I am so excited to get my tax returns possibly in late February, I always do them the first 2-3 days you can and get them ASAP. It'll also help me with bills so very much, omg...)

THANK YOU FOR THE SUPPORT BESTIESSSS <3<3<3<3 Me and Harper Gruffy love you!!!