help nènè pay for food, housing and medical care

hi hello,

my name is nènè .

i have type 1 diabetes. i also live with c-ptsd (complex post traumatic stress disorder) and chronic pain. the interaction of these illnesses causes perpetual fluctuations in my physical state.

for the past 3 years, i have been too ill to keep a steady job and, as a result, have been unable to afford basic survival needs like food, rent, medication and specialised medical services without communal care and/or crowdfunding efforts. this year, i have often had to choose between food, rent or medication – making dangerous decisions for my short-term health in the hopes of assuring my long-term safety.

my mutual aid campaign was previously listed on paypal where 108 generous souls helped me raise $4,080 of my $15,000 goal. with their help, during late june and early july, i was able to: purchase fresh groceries and eat 3 full meals/day; pay for insulin, needles and glucose sensors; pay my internet and hydro bills; access short-term pain relief; purchase a monthly transit pass; pay my rent for the month of july.

i am seeking your (continued) support to raise the remaining $11,000 and get me through the next 2 months so that i may receive the proper care to work towards a life that honours my health. your donation will help me: continue to access food; continue to access insulin, needles and glucose sensors; continue to pay for transportation; access holistic care for my diabetes, chronic pain and c-ptsd; access long-term pain relief through clinical and natural remedies; pay the full amount of my rent and utilities; go to the dentist and the optometrist to assess the impact of my diabetes on my oral and ocular health.

monthly expenses:

rent + utilities: $ 1,800

personal and home hygiene: $ 175

food: $ 1,500

medication + health supplements: $ 575

holistic therapies: $ 500

transportation: $ 100

total over 2 months: $ 9,300

punctual expenses:

dentistry follow up + cleaning: $ 250

eye exam: $140

prescription glasses: $200

gofundme transaction fees: $ 385.71

total expenses: $ 10,275.71

** the $ 724.29 surplus will go towards the reimbursement of therapies for the months of june and july **

if you are able to, please donate. no amount is too small and every penny brings me closer to meeting my needs.

if you cannot donate, please share this fundraiser with someone who can.

if you cannot donate or share, thank you for reading this far and sending positive energy my way.

however you contribute, the love is felt and deeply appreciated. thank you, thank you, thank you for carrying me through this season.

with love + light + gratitude,

nènè