Hello, friends!

I have relied on community support (GoFundMe in particular) before and it kept me housed during a particularly hard time in my life. I'd hoped I'd never have to ask again but I need your help.

I have FINALLY (and suddenly) gotten my top surgery booked for early October. I am lucky enough to have insurance that will cover the procedure but I will need to take six weeks off to recover. As someone who lives alone and exists paycheck to paycheck, that scares the heck out of me. I do not have a financial cushion at all. My job (which I adore) is physical and I can't risk going back too soon and jeopardizing the healing process.

It's hard to admit it but I have worked hard to get where I am emotionally, mentally, physically, and financially. I have (with much help along the way) clawed myself away from being someone I never wanted to be. This surgery would be a huge step in providing much needed relief in my day to day and keeping me moving forward. I won't sit here and completely spill my guts but y'all, I need this and I want this. I know we're all hard up and that there's much bigger fish to fry but if you have anything to spare, I'd be more grateful than I could ever express.

The money would go towards utilities, rent, bills, a handful of recovery items, and keeping myself (and my cats) fed for a couple months. Anything and everything helps.

I wouldn't be breathing without so many of you. Thank you for considering!!!