Hi — I’m Aric. I’m an artist and former programmer, currently working in a warehouse while rebuilding my life after a difficult year.

While trying to get involved in political organizing, I ended up in a group that misrepresented itself and eventually pressured me to participate in illegal and unethical actions. I refused and reported what was happening to law enforcement.

Leaving that situation cost me a lot: my apartment, my car — and most painfully, my cats, Hypatia and Aleister Meowley.

I've done some hard work and healing. I’m stable again and working, but I need help securing a new apartment so I can bring them home. This fundraiser is to cover move-in costs and deposits so I can reunite with them as soon as possible.

Anything helps — including sharing.