Help Charles recover from domestic violence

UPDATE // 14/10/24 - I’m returning to work this week, part time as I am physically and mentally struggling. As I work for myself I have no guaranteed income and I’m currently limited on what I can do for security reasons (you’re welcome to ask me on my socials if you want clarification). I’ve yet to go to court, and I’m worried about the effect that will have on my ability to work whilst it’s ongoing. Any money raised will continue to go towards rent, bills, food and necessary medications (antipsychotics, and gender affirming care if possible) and anything else is going towards moving out of my unsafe city. This isn’t the year for disposable income, and that’s okay. I just want to survive and I’m trying my hardest to.

I’ve been attempting to work for the last couple of months but it’s been near impossible and I was hoping I could close my GFM but I unfortunately still need some support as winter is approaching. I’m still fighting for disability/PIP, which many of you will know is a long and difficult process here in England. My rent increased in September and the total of the benefits I receive doesn’t cover it. Anything I can save is going towards a moving fund.

I’m beyond grateful for the help I’ve received and I genuinely wouldn’t be alive without community support. I hate how much this situation has ruined my life and how long it’s dragging out and I can’t wait for it to be over.

06/06/24 - I’ve attempted starting to work again but I have a fractured/bruised bone in my wrist and a similar injury in my ankle which are heavily impacting my capability to do so, more than I expected. I’m pursuing disability benefits but I still have no guaranteed income currently. I’m dreading the upcoming trial and the effect it’ll have on my mental health but I am putting in as much effort as I can to slowly return to my independence. Thank you to everyone who’s supported me so far. This chapter of my life is a long and hard one and while there’s no end in sight yet, I’m trying to remain hopeful.

Donations have been going towards my rent, bills, and food and will continue to do so.

My dance job does not give me “worker status” so I do not receive sick pay.

You might know me as Venus or Charles, I’m an England based creator who is currently out of work due to a culmination of extended abuse from my ex partner.

My ex partner assaulted me once on April 25th and again on May 7th.

I have cptsd from their emotional abuse which has been making it nearly impossible to get through the day, and now bruises which are making it hard to work a job where I have to show off my body.

I don’t have much else to say, other than the fact that any money helps while I’m out of work and not yet receiving benefits. I’m currently unsure when I’ll be able to work again.