Hi, my name is Mathu (they/them), 27, Queer living in Manchester.

On the 16th May, I was called into a meeting at work with other creatives and got told we would be losing our jobs and being made redundant with immediate effect.

This was devastating, as I loved working for the company and really didn’t see it coming, so it was a big shock to the system. I have been trying since then to get a new role but have been unsuccessful, I have had interviews on interviews but sadly I never get the job.

As someone who suffers with Anxiety, Panic Attacks and depression these last couple of months have been extremely difficult. I am trying to stay positive but inside I am freaking out about where I am going to get the money from to pay rent in August. I am currently on going therapy to help deal with my mental health as well on antidepressants.

if you know me personally this is something I would never do, but I am desperate at this point. As I used to live paycheck to paycheck I sadly have no savings and havent had any update from UC, so I'm just asking for a little bit of help. I would appreciate it so much and it would mean a lot. My tencancy ends on the 11 October so I just need to able to cover the next two months of rent and bills.

If you've got this far, thank you for giving me the time and reading, I appreciate it massively. Thank you lots and lots ❤️