Hello, Dee here!

After 4 years of living in NYC, I'm moving back to my hometown Tucson, AZ. I moved here originally to flee from an abuser and have a fresh start. While I have had amazing opportunities like working NYFW, or making costumes for off-broadway theater. My stay in NYC has also been one filled with adversity. Surviving here is a challenge, and I began to have mental health struggles that landed me a 2 week grippy sock vacation, and 2 years of medication adjustments. As well as had dangerous moments where I almost had a heart attack/stroke. Or almost fell into diabetic coma. I have been navigating all of this alone, and need to go back to the care & community that Tucson, AZ offers me. I am asking for help & support because financially surviving here in NYC has also been a struggle.

My plan is to get rid of my possessions and fly to Arizona with some luggage and my dog Winnie. I will be staying with my mother, and am looking to reach a $4,000 goal to get me there. This will help me pay my rent and pay for my one way flight to Arizona. With a little extra to ship important valuables to Tucson.