help recover from taking to heal post surgery

For 2 months with ever-changing severity of daily pain, I have been dealing with a blockage on the salivary gland under my left jawline.

Difficulty eating, chronic pain and insomnia began to take over my daily life. It became much more severe after May 16th or so and I was in a holding pattern with treatment other than home remedies, lots of water and rest.

After seeing my primary care and going to the ER twice & a radiologist for a last-minute ultrasound, I saw an NYU specialist who attempted to manually express the blockage. We have decided to wait on surgery and continue to allow my body to pass this.

I am looking for support to recover rent (update: I paid June rent late now looking to July 1) and living expenses as I have said NO to a lot of work and tours and other large $$ gig opportunities of summer and Pride season.

So here I am, taking the first step to help me recover and find new paths to equilibrium, growth, renewal, self-actualization, and healing.

Time and monetary resources are what I am missing currently (I am back to work as much as I am able but in the current gig economy amid strikes and vacation season I am recognizing the extreme lack many are facing). With this help, I will be able to continue to take the time needed to focus on my health while also staying active in doing what I can to be present in my life and community in appropriate ways.

I am an NC native living in Brooklyn for going on 9 years this summer... I work in live events, music, and production as well as e-commerce, fashion, and nightlife. I have two wonderful parents who live in NC, as do my siblings and their families. My needs are too great at this time to solely rely on my family and with their blessing I am making this plea for help. Thank you for your time.