Hi, I am Jona, a poet and writer. Recently, I was hospitalized and now face the long road to recovery and stabilization. Thanks to my fantastic care team, I sustained no permanent injury.

But now comes the hard part: I must pay all the bills while trying to find a new place to live. Homelessness is no fun, but it has its bright side. You get to learn more about people and their life.

I received a crash course in humility that I desperately needed, but it did not relieve the pain of sleeping on the floor. Nor does it cure the severe chronic pain, clinical depression, and anxiety that I suffer from each day.

The funds would pay immediate hospital bills and doctor's visits to help with my condition, which is due to trauma and a lack of treatment. It would also give me some leeway as I work with a caseworker to find a stable place to live and work that I can do in my condition.

I thank you for each share and cent, and even if you can't give, please remember to be kind to yourself.

Update: Thank you for your donations, I have been able to find housing for the winter with some of my friends. I am still in desperate needs as my caseworkers have disappeared, and I am fighting with a system that does not hold space for those who suffer from chronic and invisible illnesses. Thank you for your continued support.