Jacob's Healing & Safety Fund
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In late September of 2020 I was hurt as a passenger in a car crash. This has always been my worst fear since a terrible crash I survived in 2014. In the recent accident, not only did I experience new physical injuries and trauma, but it triggered PTSD--and I've been reliving what I thought I'd never remember. I've spent the past 7 years, traveling the world, sharing my car crash story, and working in transportation safety to now be in an ongoing nightmare.
Since this recent crash, I have been to multiple hospitals for care with my back injuries, trauma, suicidal thoughts and Traumatic Brain Injury. After being discharged without proper care, given many medications, and recurring cancelled appointments the month of October felt like I was defeated. I was admitted into the psychiatric hospital for support for a few weeks, and discharged without immediate support due to COVID-19.
Time passed by with me being in a vulnerable place, falling and sustaining concussions, and institutions not prioritizing my care. I was sexually assaulted at my home in DC, and encouraged to change environments and go to Denver, CO for other care. During my time in Colorado, I transitioned into a facility with the hopes to get trauma informed care, group therapy and a stable environment with young people. This environment ended up being a toxic masculine environment that isolated me due to my TBI needs. I was exposed to COVID-19 at this facility, and discharged due to them not being able to meet the needs they promised during the initial assessment.
My care has truly only been from my comrades and family due to medical institutions dismissing and preventing the specialized care needed. This experience is just one example of why we need each other to survive and thrive.
9 hospital visits. 2 inpatient care treatments and moving from state to state has been exhausting and these funds will help me truly focus on what I need to heal and be safe during this time. My healing is not linear, but a journey that I'll be taking. .
Any financial support that you can provide is much appreciated. Funds will support transitional housing, therapy sessions, self management assistance, transportation, yoga and meditations, and medical bills.
“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” - Audre Lorde
Since this recent crash, I have been to multiple hospitals for care with my back injuries, trauma, suicidal thoughts and Traumatic Brain Injury. After being discharged without proper care, given many medications, and recurring cancelled appointments the month of October felt like I was defeated. I was admitted into the psychiatric hospital for support for a few weeks, and discharged without immediate support due to COVID-19.
Time passed by with me being in a vulnerable place, falling and sustaining concussions, and institutions not prioritizing my care. I was sexually assaulted at my home in DC, and encouraged to change environments and go to Denver, CO for other care. During my time in Colorado, I transitioned into a facility with the hopes to get trauma informed care, group therapy and a stable environment with young people. This environment ended up being a toxic masculine environment that isolated me due to my TBI needs. I was exposed to COVID-19 at this facility, and discharged due to them not being able to meet the needs they promised during the initial assessment.
My care has truly only been from my comrades and family due to medical institutions dismissing and preventing the specialized care needed. This experience is just one example of why we need each other to survive and thrive.
9 hospital visits. 2 inpatient care treatments and moving from state to state has been exhausting and these funds will help me truly focus on what I need to heal and be safe during this time. My healing is not linear, but a journey that I'll be taking. .
Any financial support that you can provide is much appreciated. Funds will support transitional housing, therapy sessions, self management assistance, transportation, yoga and meditations, and medical bills.
“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” - Audre Lorde
Co-organizers (2)
Jacob Smith
Organizer
Denver, CO
Faith
Co-organizer