Hi, I'm Val! I'm a transgender musician and artist looking to move out from my current residence in West Virginia. I'm going to need to move around the end of this July, and my boyfriend AJ and I both need to save up 1k each. We will be doing a good bit of this on our own to the best of our ability, but our pay is very unforgiving. We usually struggle to make ends meet when it comes to groceries, and typically can't spare any extra expenses or even new clothes. We have been essentially living in poverty for a long time now, only recently being able to afford to eat regularly.

We both work hard to provide for each other, and we will continue to work even harder in these coming months to make this happen for ourselves. Neither of us are strangers to sacrifice or struggle. AJ often sells clothes he really loves, and is looking for a second job at the moment for some extra money. I'm picking up hours wherever possible at my current job, but the grind is difficult for the both of us. AJ has epilepsy, and I have autism and PTSD. Mental health is a major struggle in this matter, and any help alleviating some of the stress we are facing would be greatly appreciated. I am medicated for major depression and PTSD, but I still struggle to work long hours with semi-frequent crippling panic attacks, some of which can lead to uncontrollable screaming fits, which I thankfully haven't had at work in a long time, though these are still very draining even physically. This is far from the extent of mental struggles faced.

This money will be going towards various expenses regarding moving out from this home and into a new one not *too* far away but still out of state. Safety deposit, first month rent, gas, etc. Please consider supporting us in a safe move. It is monumentally difficult and draining on us to build up any large amount of funds.