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Stefan's Recovery

(CW: Domestic abuse, picture of hospitalization)

 

Stefan was assaulted and nearly killed on November 5th, and has since been an absolute champ about recovering and making things right. We are thankful for his amazing strength and perseverance! Unfortunately, when faced with extreme and unexpected violence from a partner, the recovery and immediate financial struggle is incredibly pressing. Doctors have only just cleared him to work a few hours a week, but his job found that unacceptable and terminated him. He is working for justice through ADA, but that will take a long time.

 

 

We are hoping to urgently rally all friends and benevolent folks to raise funds to help him through this immediate trauma and transition. He is working with a variety of professionals (medical, psychiatric, legal, government) to get all the independent support he can, but until food stamps and disability kicks in (which best estimate is sometime in January of February, maybe even March), he needs funds for basic survival. Food, public transportation to get to his appointments, safety deposit on his new place, rent for the first couple months, etc.

 

He also has a precious cat who means the world to him, and has already done a lot to make sure she is safe and cared for by outreach programs.

He is a professional performing musician, and it will be a while until his hands heal to allow him to play again. Though most everything he had was destroyed, some of his instruments thankfully survived the assault. He also works with people with special needs and has done a lot for a variety of programs. He  deserves to get back to that life he loves.



The need is dire and urgent, my friends. Let's help him recover and get safely grounded as he works his butt off to make things right for his future! 

 

 

Organizer and beneficiary

Susie Guarino
Organizer
East Hampton, CT
Stefan Hoimes
Beneficiary

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