Title: Urgent Help Needed to Cover Rent – Artist & Advocate

Hi friends,

This is not an easy message to write, and I wouldn’t be sharing it if I wasn’t truly in need.

I’m an artist, a human rights advocate, and a proud dog parent to Bobby, my sweet rescue who has been my grounding force through life’s challenges. Today, I’m reaching out for help because I’m urgently trying to raise money to cover my rent, and I have just one week left to do so.

In addition to this financial pressure, I live with depression, anxiety, ADHD, and PTSD — conditions that affect my everyday functioning and make navigating emergencies like this even harder. I’m doing my best to stay strong, but the weight of everything is overwhelming right now.

I’ve been applying for jobs, offering private lessons, and pushing through interviews — but many doors have stayed closed, and summer has made things even quieter. I’ve been told I’m “overqualified,” which is both frustrating and disheartening when all I want is the chance to work and move forward.

Still, I continue to hold on — to hope, to my values, to the love I share with Bobby, and to the belief that community can uplift one another in moments like this.

Here’s how you can help:

• Contribute any amount — truly, every dollar makes a difference

• Share this campaign with your network — that alone could help me reach the goal

• Or just send a kind message — it means more than you know

If you’d prefer to support me directly instead of through GoFundMe, feel free to message me for my Revolut or bank details — I totally understand and appreciate either way.

If you’ve ever felt like life was heavier than one person could carry, then you probably know what this moment feels like for me. I’m grateful for your time, your compassion, and any support you can offer — in any form.

Thank you so much for reading and being here.

With deep gratitude

Chakib & Bobby