
Donation protected
Hello all, I hate to be here writing again, especially for the reason this has to happen.
October 18, 2024, at 8 am, my residence was raided in West Philadelphia due to my now ex-friend and roommate getting arrested and taken out along with his electronic items, as well as mine. (Phone, Computers, Tablets) and are being investigated. I was then informed by police that he was being arrested for buying and consuming child pornography. They even tracked it back to the home IP address. I had absolutely no idea that was going on. I don't even know where to begin. I pretty much grew up with this person. I'm having a hard time putting myself out there with this situation because I'm very introverted and don't really talk about what happens in my life. I do not wish to further elaborate outside of the presented information as I'm still very angry, upset, and embarrassed.
However, because of weird life circumstances between me and my family, I was staying with him under his lease since I was not able to get my own. Since I've had eye surgery, I haven't been able to return to work quite yet and since he was my source of income outside of donations for the time being, I now no longer have that until at least the end of November. I have checked with the landlord of the current house and unfortunately, I can't even get my own lease even though I was living in the house.
I've been asked if I have friends and family and the short answer is no. The last few months have been so taxing between medical procedures and trying to stabilize. I sometimes consider completely giving up because it seems every time I get some ground it all just crumbles beneath my feet and I find myself starting from square one all over again. I just want to live and be okay.
Right now I have a place potentially lined up and I spoke with them about the situation. The only thing I would need is first month's rent and some food until I'm back to work and can do it on my own again.
Any help is beyond greatly appreciated. Thank you all so much.
Organizer
Riley Cooper
Organizer
Philadelphia, PA