Update 1/17/26:

Thank you to everyone who helped me a few months ago — that support covered essential needs at the time and meant so much. My situation has changed, and I’m now facing new urgent challenges.

I am waiting on my SSI/SSDI disability applications and currently have no income. I cannot use public transit due to my disability, and I urgently need help covering transportation to medical appointments, groceries, and other basic necessities.

Even small donations or sharing this fundraiser would make a huge difference. This is a temporary need while I wait for disability, and your support is helping me survive day to day.

Thank you for understanding, sharing, or donating — every bit matters.

Main story:

In my short 25 years of life, I’ve unfortunately experienced more trauma and heart ache than happiness. I’m Ruby. I have been battling a serious, undiagnosed illness for nearly two years. I have the unfortunate and life-shattering luxury of living in excruciating pain every single day. I cannot remember a day I wasn’t in pain from how long I’ve been in pain. I grew up in foster care and have zero family to lean on. I’m about to go to court for my eviction. I’m really scared. Please help me.

 **After recently facing an extremely traumatic breakup, I’m at risk of losing my home, my independence, and my life. **I may now be evicted from my home at the end of this month if I can’t come up with the funds**. I’m asking for your help to survive and get the care my dog and I desperately need.**

I spent my first 11 years gowing up in a very unhealthy household situation where basic needs such as electricity and food were not met. I was removed by DHS at age 11 and spent the following years living between several different foster homes - often being re-traumatized. Regardless, I’ve always worked hard to live independently despite the challenges I faced growing up. After aging out of foster care, I went to college, held a job, and tried to build a stable life. But in 2023, my health began to fail. I became unable to walk without a walker, started losing my eyesight, experienced chronic pain, hair loss, incontinence, and debilitating fatigue. For nearly two years, doctors have dismissed me or said they can’t help because my insurance won’t cover the necessary tests.

Despite my best efforts to advocate for myself, with the exception of my therapist and psychiatrist, I’ve faced barriers at every turn. Every day is a struggle just to survive. My one blessing is that I have an emotional support dog named Brock. Without his love, I don't think I could do this.

I need your support to cover basic living expenses including rent, urgent medical care, and specialized testing that my insurance won’t pay for. Every donation, no matter the size, will help me stay in my home and fight for my life while I continue seeking answers about my illness.

Even though life has been incredibly hard, I’ve never given up. I’m determined to survive, and I’m asking for your help because I cannot do this alone. Your support will give me a chance to get the care I need, maintain my home, and keep fighting for my future. Your help will also allow me to care for my ESA Brock.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for reading my story, sharing it, and supporting me in this critical time. Every bit of help gives me hope.