Blessings,

I am humbly reaching out for support. I have been living in Costa Rica since 2020, where I built my home, life, and a nonprofit. Due to a medical emergency and a traumatic attack there, I had to return to the U.S. under dangerous circumstances. Since arriving in Las Vegas, I have been homeless, disabled, very sick, and without any support system for over a year.

During this time, I have experienced multiple traumas, including sexual and mental abuse from people I trusted. My home, assets, and life’s work remain in Central America, leaving me literally with nothing here. I have been surviving day by day, breath by breath, while keeping a smile on my face despite my circumstances.

I am disabled, healing from four traumatic brain injuries, and multiple other injuries. The most recent incident in Costa Rica involved a cartel/cops sending two attack pit bulls after me while I was meditating on the beach, leaving me with a broken nose, eye socket, TBI, and the death of my service dog, Munchies, who sacrificed his life to protect me. I was recently diagnosed with thyroid tumors and am in need of intensive medical care, including stem cell treatment, ultrasounds, MRIs, bloodwork, and holistic healing therapies.

I cannot work a full-time job due to my health, but I am extremely handy on my good days and am open to work exchanges in return for safe housing. My nonprofit work has been on hold due to my circumstances, but I hope to resume fundraising and community projects as I heal.

I am humbly asking for assistance—financial, housing, or otherwise—from anyone who can help me during this time. I am seeking:

A safe space to heal, away from the trauma and unsafe environment in Las Vegas

Funds for medical care (thyroid stem cell treatment, surgeries, PT for TBI, hardware repair for my nose, cheek, jaw, and eye socket)

Holistic healing support—nature retreats, alternative medicine, and a nurturing community

Legal assistance after being harassed and attacked multiple times

Transportation assistance for ongoing treatments

Any donations, no matter the size, are deeply appreciated. My goal is to return to the jungle for deep healing, reconnect with holistic practices, and continue my mission through my nonprofit to help communities in need.

For more details, you can follow me on Instagram: @val.eye.am or DM me for a full story (it’s long, and I have vision issues due to my injuries, which make it hard to share everything here).

Jah Bless,

Valerie Cohen