I am a homeless young adult located in Northeast OH enduring many longstanding challenges.

**Additionally I am in an entrapping situation that puts me at greater risk than normal [cannot elaborate publicly].

I have no family to fall back on. Abuse and other complicated dynamics have left me with unresolved trauma and nowhere to go while working toward longterm goals.

I currently have formal dx of Autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, chronic PTSD, and have a handful of health conditions. In the upcoming months I will be further evaluated as I work toward my second SSA disability case.

For those that aren't already aware, the disability process is very involved and realistically could take more than a couple of years from the time of application before getting approved.

And I am not yet prepared to re-apply. Therefore that would add more time to that timeframe. And even then, getting an approval is not a guarantee. In fact, it is uncommon. The systems in place are designed to weed people out more than help.

Taking on this arduous task will be difficult while homeless to say the least. There are many interferences now that would hinder that. With my focus on getting through each day in survival mode, I have little time or energy left to invest in larger goals, however important they may be.

In the meantime .... life without income, housing, transport and the necessary freedoms to navigate life privately and independently continues to be near-impossible.

At a time in my life where I should be thriving [or at the very least focusing on healing], Instead I am caught in a state of regression and burnout under continued adverse circumstances and stressors, which is dangerous to my life as time goes on.

The longer I am in these circumstances, the worse off I'll be and consequently, a longer recovery period would be needed before working toward a lasting future. That's a great concern.

I'm at the end of my rope, this is a dead-end. Without outside help, the detriments will become too much to withstand and overcome. And the entrapping situation that I mentioned above will become more threatening.

I don't function in shared/standard shelter environments.

None of the resources/organizations in my area are able to accommodate in the ways that I need. I have been through every known resource over the past years and have over-exhausted myself with these efforts.

Most people aren't aware, but there isn't a great system in place for the homeless in my area, especially for those that have specific needs.

Most resources out there, despite claiming to operate differently, all connect back to the same place [Coordinated Intake]. And most are an illusion/false hope.

When getting to the bottom of what exactly they offer/what the stipulations are, much of the time they are not helpful. [that would depend on each person's situation/needs, but mostly unhelpful]

Still, most people that I come across are adamant on blindly sharing resources with me [or directing me to shelters]. Emphasis on blindly.

The problem is that when wanting to share resources, it is best not to assume that they would be of help. And best not to assume the person hasn't already heard of/gone through the available resources. It is best to not assume anything. It is always better to come out and ask the person what would help them the most. That is the only way to know the truth.

That said, I am not accepting anymore help with resources now.

If you are really wanting to share one, the only exception would be that you are well-informed on my needs [talk to me first] and are well-informed on the resource yourself [know exactly what they offer]. In this case I would be willing to consider it, if it was somehow a resource I had overlooked/not known of.

I am firm on this, it is otherwise unhelpful. Thank you for understanding.

Although my eventual goal is to raise enough funds to overcome the entrapping situation that I am in and attain longterm stability .... know that any donation at all helps me get by.

If you cannot donate, know that sharing this link with others is equally helpful and always appreciated.

**Although donating through gofundme is the best way to help my fundraiser take off, gofundme donations can take up to a week to process before I have access to them. If you are wanting to help me in a more immediate way, or in a more anonymous way, I also accept donations through cashapp at $arthurannmallory

Whether or not you know me .. If you care about homelessness, hardship, trauma, Autism or other related forms of suffering, know that your donation or share would be a direct and meaningful way to make an impact on my life.