Hi my name is Lau

Im a Trans Migrant Multidisciplinary artist, I work mainly as a Hairdresser, Makeup Artist, SWer and Cleaner.

On Thursday, April 9th, after finishing a cleaning job and pushing through a long and exhausting day, I had an accident that left me with a fractured foot while leaving the house of my client. Sadly I cant report this as a work accident. Since then, I haven’t been able to walk or put any weight on my left foot and I need surgery.

For the past month, I’ve been unable to walk or move around independently. I’m still waiting for a surgery appointment, and even once it happens, I won’t be able to walk for at least six more weeks. Realistically, I’m facing a minimum of three months without being able to move normally or return to work.

Simple daily activities like showering or cooking have become extremely difficult, and I’m currently unable to work at all.

I recently moved into a new apartment to finally live on my own after years in a very challenging and unstable housing situation. As a freelancer, I still have to cover my basic expenses: rent, mandatory health insurance, and food, which add up to around €1,200 per month. On top of that, I now have additional medical and transportation costs related to my injury and recovery.

I’m also in the process of medical evaluations for hypermobility, possibly Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, which makes it even more important that my recovery and physiotherapy are handled carefully and thoroughly.

Because I don’t speak German and due to visa limitations, I don’t have access to public financial support systems here. At this moment, I can only rely on community support to get through this period.

Even when I’m able to walk again, I won’t be able to return to work immediately. My job is physically demanding and requires long hours on my feet, so full recovery will take time, along with ongoing physiotherapy to rebuild strength and stability.

I’m asking for support to help cover my basic living and recovery expenses over the next two months while I heal. Any contribution, no matter how small, would make a meaningful difference.

If you’re not in a position to donate, sharing this message would also help me deeply.

Thank you for taking the time to read this, and for any support, care, or connection you can offer during this moment. And to my friends who have been visiting and supporting me I’m truly grateful.

With love and gratitude,

Lau