Hi, my name’s Phoenix! I’m a 38-year-old Black, disabled (chronic pain/fibromyalgia, TBI, and mental health issues), nonbinary lesbian. I'm still in the process of applying for SSI/SSDI (my hearing decision is currently being appealed, and I'm waiting on that), and am in need of catching up on my bills so I can stay afloat in the meantime.

I live in subsidized housing and thankfully, I have my rent covered, but I need help to pay my bills (electric, water/sewage, Internet/home phone), eat (I get food stamps, but between rising food costs and often being too sore and tired to cook, thus relying a lot on convenience foods, they don't go very far), pay for transportation (paratransit fare and occasional Uber rides), and feed my cat/ESA (pictured above). I do receive temporary disability cash assistance from my state, but it's only $339 every month, and that's not enough). Any and all help is very much appreciated!

If you’re able, please donate to help me stay on my feet so I can continue healing and thriving!

 

(a pin I made with an old pin back, a cough drop wrapper, Mod Podge, and an acrylic paint marker)