tl;dr: recently disabled trans man is laid off, needs help relocating.
My name is Vern, and for the past 13 years, I have dedicated my career to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work, striving to make a difference in the lives of others. Two years ago, I moved to Minnesota because it offered a supportive environment for transgender people like me. I felt hopeful about building a stable future here, and just a year ago, I signed a mortgage, believing I had finally found a place to call home.
Unfortunately, my position at the university is being eliminated due to recent political pressures, and I am being terminated. This sudden loss of employment has left me facing the very real possibility of losing my home. On top of this, the stress has triggered an autoimmune disorder, leaving me disabled with neuropathy in all my limbs. I am also about to lose my health insurance and will not qualify for Medicaid for another two years, making it even harder to manage my medical needs. Moving to Minnesota was a significant expense, and I will lose money selling my house.
I have always found purpose in helping others, but now I find myself in need of help. The funds raised will go directly toward my mortgage, car payment, and medical bills, and will also help me relocate and start over as I search for new opportunities. I want to be transparent that I am not starving—friends help with meals, my sister sends dry goods, and I know how to cook. Any support you can offer means the world to me. Thank you for standing with me during this difficult time.
My name is Vern, and for the past 13 years, I have dedicated my career to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work, striving to make a difference in the lives of others. Two years ago, I moved to Minnesota because it offered a supportive environment for transgender people like me. I felt hopeful about building a stable future here, and just a year ago, I signed a mortgage, believing I had finally found a place to call home.
Unfortunately, my position at the university is being eliminated due to recent political pressures, and I am being terminated. This sudden loss of employment has left me facing the very real possibility of losing my home. On top of this, the stress has triggered an autoimmune disorder, leaving me disabled with neuropathy in all my limbs. I am also about to lose my health insurance and will not qualify for Medicaid for another two years, making it even harder to manage my medical needs. Moving to Minnesota was a significant expense, and I will lose money selling my house.
I have always found purpose in helping others, but now I find myself in need of help. The funds raised will go directly toward my mortgage, car payment, and medical bills, and will also help me relocate and start over as I search for new opportunities. I want to be transparent that I am not starving—friends help with meals, my sister sends dry goods, and I know how to cook. Any support you can offer means the world to me. Thank you for standing with me during this difficult time.