After losing my contract job three months ago, I've been struggling to keep up with rent and utilities. My savings are gone, and my health has made things even harder. I've also had two ER visits this year because of a chronic illness, which set me back months and made working from home nearly impossible. I tried applying for disability, but was denied, so I'm actively searching for any job I can find, including retail positions.

Right now, I'm facing overdue bills for water, electric, insurance, and internet, all due this week. I've managed to cover food for myself and my two cats, but I'm worried about keeping a roof over our heads and making sure the lights stay on. My cats mean the world to me, and I'm doing everything I can to avoid having to give them up for adoption just because I'm in a tight spot. I've also started selling things I own over the last few months to make ends meet.

If I'm unable to pay these bills soon, I'm at risk of losing my utilities within a couple weeks, even though I pushed back the deadline for my electric bill. Any support will help me get through this tough time, keep my home, and care for my pets while I work to get back on my feet.

Also, just in case you wanna buy some art to help support me, or are just wondering if I'm a real person and not another AI scambot, you can visit my social media (I have a very longstanding internet presence dating back to about 2003): https://bsky.app/profile/steviegalliart.bsky.social

Thank you so much for any donations or help!