Dear friends, family, and compassionate strangers,

My name is Addie, and during the early portion of the year, I found myself struggling with my mental health and as a result, went inpatient. A friend offered for me to stay with them afterward as I got myself back together. I moved in with them in March. We were evicted in May and have been facing the harsh reality of homelessness since then, hopping from hotel to hotel. As much as I've tried to navigate these rough waters on my own, the struggle has taken a toll on both my physical and mental well-being due to not being able to afford my mental health meds and therapy. Hotel hopping provides some stability but is expensive. The lack of sleep, living with 4 other people in one room with minimal privacy, and the constant anxiety regarding how I'm to pay my bills have become almost unbearable. I am doing my best to remain hopeful but the weight of uncertainty is heavy.

I have created this GoFundMe campaign to ask for your support in helping me start to put a down payment towards an apartment and regain control of my life. With your help, I can secure a safe place to live and access the mental health resources I need to heal and grow from this experience.

Every donation, no matter how big or small will make a significant difference in my journey towards a brighter and more stable future. Your kindness and generosity are a beacon of hope during these dark times.

Thank you for taking the time to read my story and for considering a donation to my campaign.

Addie