Help Roman Hardy Thrive and Keep Making Art in NYC

Hi my name is Roman Hardy I am a 22 year old trans man living in Brooklyn NYC, I’m sure this will be seen by mostly those who know me and my situation. To keep it brief I recently was fired from my job and I’ve taken this as an opportunity to pursue my passions in the arts and performances. I am not one to ask for help like this honestly but I am at a point in my life where I’m unable to do everything on my own anymore. I have been dealing with severe mental health issues my whole life and I fear that I am not able to be as independent as I thought. Despite being independent in so many ways since childhood, I think partially that’s why I’m so burnt out now. I am not one to call myself a “survivor” but I sure as hell was fighting for my life in so many ways. My options for returning back to Michigan are there but I would what feels like throwing away so much hard work since moving to Brooklyn at 19. It has been a lot of up and downs that I am proud of myself for but I have run into a dead end it feels. So while I’m in between work, moving soon, and recently had my EBT cut I am asking for assistance mostly to afford rent for July and August. To clarify I am still working gigs and picking up money where I can but I can’t do this alone anymore. I know that we are all struggling financially in these times but if you can donate please help a brother out. Anyone who donates and sends proof I am happy to either return the favor via art or services (cleaning, child/pet care, grocery shopping etc)

I finally feel like I have the life I’ve dreamed of for so long please help me keep this freedom. I am grateful to the family members who have been supportive up to now and for the people in my life helping me through this difficult transition, your kindness is not in vain. Thank you ✨