(update: with everything going on in the world & our daily lives, i struggled with setting the gofundme to $10k. i appreciate those of you who encouraged me to keep it there but honestly, it just felt like too much. truthfully, $6k is what i need to get through this next month. thank you to everyone who’s donated, shared, prayed, or checked in.)

hi, i’m amina.

if you’re here, it means you’ve supported me in some way… through my content, through kind words or just by seeing me when things felt invisible.

i’m not used to asking for help. as the eldest, your responsibility is always taking care of everyone else. but this past year, my body has been breaking down under the weight of chronic illness, medical bills, and nonstop treatment for my endometriosis and post-surgery complications.

for the first time in my adult life, i’m two months behind on my own bills after making sure my family is taken care of. i’ve applied for financial assistance (FMLA) but if you’ve ever dealt with this system, you know how slow and often unfair it can be.

so i’m doing the hardest thing i’ve ever done: letting go of pride, speaking up and asking my community for support.

my goal is to raise $6,000 by 6/8 to cover:

• overdue rent & utilities

• out-of-pocket treatment costs

• follow-up care & specialist appointments

• groceries, transportation, & basic needs while i heal

every share, every donation, every kind word helps. i’m trying my best but i can’t do it alone anymore.

thank you for reading and thank you for holding space for me.

love,

amina ❤️