No, I’m not making a movie
Donation protected
*deep breath*
Hi everyone.
I am asking for your help. Financial help. Donations. Money. Oh, good grief. That request is hard enough for anyone. My reason why is the toughest part, but I'll be as honest and concise as I can.
Several of you know my story, but I never intended to share it publicly, let alone ask for assistance. Here goes: Some years ago in New York City, I was assaulted. I always say assaulted. I was beaten and I was raped. I was followed back to an apartment and as I got the keys in the door, I was pushed inside and onto the floor. I was unconscious for a period of time but the truth is I remember a lot.
I sustained a neck injury, and I have permanent nerve damage in my hand and arm and severe wounds on part of my body. I have those scars excised frequently to remove the build-up of painful scar tissue. (The metaphor of reopening scars is not lost on me.) The procedures are costly and my medical bills have ruined me. Bouts of agoraphobia paralyzed me after the assault, but I've worked through that. I think. The emotional part has been much easier for me to navigate. (Thanks to my sunny disposition! Well, that and Paxil.)
The physical limitations and financial assault (that word again) have been trickier. I have surgeries/excisions coming up, new bills, outstanding medical bills, and... I can't believe I'm in this situation. In case you're wondering, I've explored every avenue and option.
I wish this were a fundraiser for a book or an album or a movie or dog rescue or ANYTHING ELSE but it's not. This is me trying to tell you everything when I'm completely unprepared and humiliated and shamed but still writing this and asking if you will consider helping me out.
I'm sorry this isn't funnier and that I don't have some cool merch to offer as an incentive. No "producer credits" for this project. I am, however, writing about the ordeal in a longer form so if anything comes of it, you'll be the first to know.
I'm in trouble, you guys. Thank you so much for reading.
Love,
Q
Hi everyone.
I am asking for your help. Financial help. Donations. Money. Oh, good grief. That request is hard enough for anyone. My reason why is the toughest part, but I'll be as honest and concise as I can.
Several of you know my story, but I never intended to share it publicly, let alone ask for assistance. Here goes: Some years ago in New York City, I was assaulted. I always say assaulted. I was beaten and I was raped. I was followed back to an apartment and as I got the keys in the door, I was pushed inside and onto the floor. I was unconscious for a period of time but the truth is I remember a lot.
I sustained a neck injury, and I have permanent nerve damage in my hand and arm and severe wounds on part of my body. I have those scars excised frequently to remove the build-up of painful scar tissue. (The metaphor of reopening scars is not lost on me.) The procedures are costly and my medical bills have ruined me. Bouts of agoraphobia paralyzed me after the assault, but I've worked through that. I think. The emotional part has been much easier for me to navigate. (Thanks to my sunny disposition! Well, that and Paxil.)
The physical limitations and financial assault (that word again) have been trickier. I have surgeries/excisions coming up, new bills, outstanding medical bills, and... I can't believe I'm in this situation. In case you're wondering, I've explored every avenue and option.
I wish this were a fundraiser for a book or an album or a movie or dog rescue or ANYTHING ELSE but it's not. This is me trying to tell you everything when I'm completely unprepared and humiliated and shamed but still writing this and asking if you will consider helping me out.
I'm sorry this isn't funnier and that I don't have some cool merch to offer as an incentive. No "producer credits" for this project. I am, however, writing about the ordeal in a longer form so if anything comes of it, you'll be the first to know.
I'm in trouble, you guys. Thank you so much for reading.
Love,
Q
Organizer
Quinn Sutherland
Organizer
Riverside, CT
