Hi everyone,

I never thought I’d find myself in a place where I’d need to ask for help like this, but the last few months have pushed me to the edge. I’ve been homeless for three months now, spending many nights sleeping on the street and doing everything I can just to stay safe, warm, and hopeful.

Right now, I’m stranded in Brisbane after my van — the only sense of home and safety I have left — broke down in Warwick. The repairs will cost around $2,000, and after being denied a loan, I simply have no way to pay for it. My van isn’t just transport; it is literally my home, my security, my shelter. Without it, I’m left with nowhere to go and no way to move forward.

To make things even harder, I’m neurodivergent, and the stress of this situation plus recent events I have been through has made it nearly impossible to access the medication and support I rely on. Not being able to manage my mental health properly during all of this has been overwhelming and frightening.

What’s made this even more disheartening is that the mechanic holding my van seems completely unmoved by my situation. I understand that businesses have costs, but the lack of empathy — no condolences, no understanding, no reasonable compromise — has left me feeling even more alone and powerless. It’s hard enough asking for help, but being treated as though my circumstances don’t matter has been incredibly painful.

I also can’t return to Tamworth. I left because of family and domestic abuse, and I’ve had to separate from two or three of my family members for my own safety, and mental wellbeing . On top of everything else, I’m grieving the recent passing of my grandmother — one of the only people who ever made me feel seen, supported, and loved. Losing her while going through all of this has been devastating.

I’m reaching out because I have nowhere else to turn. I just need enough help to repair my van so I can have somewhere safe to sleep and begin rebuilding my life. My hope is to continue my travels and eventually make my way to Melbourne, where I can start fresh and find stability again.

If you can donate, share my story, or even just send kindness my way, it would mean more than I can ever express. Your support could truly change my life right now. Thank you for taking the time to read this and for caring.