On February 28th, my life changed in ways I never could have imagined. Twelve hours after losing my family’s dog to cancer, I was drugged and raped, and since then, I’ve been struggling to find my footing again. The trauma has made it incredibly difficult to keep up with my graduate school work and hold down a job, and now I’m facing the added stress of being taken to court for nonpayment of rent. Every day feels like a new challenge, and I’m doing my best to keep going, but it’s been overwhelming.

I’m reaching out for help because I need support to cover my living expenses and finish my master’s degree. I never thought I’d be in this position, but right now, I can’t do it alone. The funds raised will go directly toward rent, basic necessities, and school costs so I can focus on healing and rebuilding my life after what happened.

I feel terrible for even having to ask, but life has thrown me curve ball after curve ball. I haven’t been able to properly balance myself enough to make enough money to support myself, or put on my recital, after what happened. Any support would mean the world to me as I try to get back on my feet. Thank you for reading my story and for any help you can give.