It’s time to say Ta-Ta to my Ta-Tas!

I’m excited to share that an opening for surgery has finally come. End of February I become just a bit more myself!

In this process, I’m stepping out of my comfort zone and reaching out to my community for support. You know me; I’m quick to take the shirt off my back for someone , but still learning how to ask for help for myself. So here I am, asking for support in any forms.

My jobs are all very physically demanding. As many of you know, I work in the bar industry, which is not a salaried position, I don’t accrue PTO, and it’s not a job that can be done from home. Taking time off for surgery and recovery will impact every aspect of my life, and this is where I truly need support from my village.  

Expenses During Unpaid Recovery time of 6-8 weeks: essential expenses, including medical costs, transportation, rent, food, gas, insurance, physical comfort and healing supplies. Any support you’re able to offer while I navigate this huge, life-changing moment would mean the world to me.

How to support:

• Donate if you’re able (no amount is too small or too big, I’m not much of a size queen )

• Share this post with others who may want to help

• Sign up for non-monetary support (meals, rides, keep me company, or check-ins), a sign-up sheet will be shared soon

Whether or not you’re able to donate, thank you for making it this far in my “speech.” And if you know folks who know folks, please feel free to pass this along to anyone you think might be willing to support.

With love and light,

“V” aka Vanessa aka @lovenessmonsta