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Hello! My name is Gio and I'm a 15 year old, and I live in the cold 'burbs of Chicago. I'm a mentally ill, latinx, transgender/nonbinary individual trying to make it in this big world! I'm an artist, and I've been drawing ever since I could pick up a pencil; I aspire to be a character designer and an animator!
The point of this GoFundMe is that I'd like to go see my boyfriend, his name is Vincent Stanfield Veilmava. He's 16, mentally and also physically ill, and lives in the outskirts of Texas, and he's also an artist, like me! (we both drew the image together! his part was on the right side, mine is the left. funny how we contrast, no?) He aspires to be a damn good scientist; specifically a clinical ethicist and a theoretical physicist. (I don't even know what that means! But he's a nerd and I love him) He's legal of age to get a job, certainly, but with a broken car, and a poor income, and the factors of his health playing in, in his situation, it's quite difficult to get money.
I myself, am in the process of getting a work permit to apply for a pet store nearby, but there's only so few hours I could be able to work due to school. Gotta get through education, ya know? And it's unlikely I'd get declined even with a work permit and I'd have to wait until I'm 16.
Now, you might be thinking, "Could you just ask your parents?" See, I'd love to do that, really. But due to deep issues in our past with me and Vincent that they had to come into, my parents have developed a disdain towards him and are not aware of our development in our relationship; to the point it escalated to a romantic, deep, close relationship with beautiful personal growth. The fact that my parents are at times abusive, they refuse to listen to me sometimes and hear me out. So I figured, having the money ready to show them might let them know how serious this is!
We still have our ups and downs, of course, like any relationship! But we're doing our best to work together through our trauma and guilt that sometimes crawls back and stabs us-- and with support of friends, I'm sure this can work out! I'm hoping that someday, my parents will forgive him.
It's been a big dream to see him
for so long. We have so much fun through our long calls on Skype; we watch videos and movies, exchange drawings, talk about silly things, or just sit quietly and enjoy each other's presence. Sometimes, we even talk about our future, too. Like getting married, raising lotsa pets, traveling to places we'd always want, and having a peaceful, happy life. I really love him, and I'm sure he'd light up my world as soon as I see him in person. I would describe him as... home-- if that makes sense. I felt more at home with him then I've ever felt in my own house. Do you know that feeling? I hope you do, it's magical. I've never felt so close and connected to anyone in my life. Spending those times with him sometimes... makes me forget about the things I'd rather not think about; he brings me peace.
A plane ticket from Illinois to Texas (or vice versa, it's still undecided who is heading to who) would be about 350 dollars, but with any extra money we get, I'm able to take him for dates and buy him gifts... and just spoil him in general. I'm hoping to see him by the time my birthday arrives! (Aug. 2nd) This would be the best birthday gift ever! If I'm not able to see him by that time, I hereby promise to keep the money stashed until the time comes. Who knows? It could be in two years.
I know you might be thinking we're just dumb teenagers with big dreams, but it would mean the world to me and make my day if someone would donate at least one dollar, even if I'm just seeing him for a couple days.
You might be wondering, "Where are pictures of you both?" Well! Vincent requested to not show his face due to anxiety, and it'd be dumb to just put a selfie of only myself, no? So we thought, hey, working on a collaboration's a neat idea. Plus, you really get a taste of how we are by this drawing, don't you?
If you read this whole thing, I love you, and you are my friend now. Thank you for reading!
The point of this GoFundMe is that I'd like to go see my boyfriend, his name is Vincent Stanfield Veilmava. He's 16, mentally and also physically ill, and lives in the outskirts of Texas, and he's also an artist, like me! (we both drew the image together! his part was on the right side, mine is the left. funny how we contrast, no?) He aspires to be a damn good scientist; specifically a clinical ethicist and a theoretical physicist. (I don't even know what that means! But he's a nerd and I love him) He's legal of age to get a job, certainly, but with a broken car, and a poor income, and the factors of his health playing in, in his situation, it's quite difficult to get money.
I myself, am in the process of getting a work permit to apply for a pet store nearby, but there's only so few hours I could be able to work due to school. Gotta get through education, ya know? And it's unlikely I'd get declined even with a work permit and I'd have to wait until I'm 16.
Now, you might be thinking, "Could you just ask your parents?" See, I'd love to do that, really. But due to deep issues in our past with me and Vincent that they had to come into, my parents have developed a disdain towards him and are not aware of our development in our relationship; to the point it escalated to a romantic, deep, close relationship with beautiful personal growth. The fact that my parents are at times abusive, they refuse to listen to me sometimes and hear me out. So I figured, having the money ready to show them might let them know how serious this is!
We still have our ups and downs, of course, like any relationship! But we're doing our best to work together through our trauma and guilt that sometimes crawls back and stabs us-- and with support of friends, I'm sure this can work out! I'm hoping that someday, my parents will forgive him.
It's been a big dream to see him
for so long. We have so much fun through our long calls on Skype; we watch videos and movies, exchange drawings, talk about silly things, or just sit quietly and enjoy each other's presence. Sometimes, we even talk about our future, too. Like getting married, raising lotsa pets, traveling to places we'd always want, and having a peaceful, happy life. I really love him, and I'm sure he'd light up my world as soon as I see him in person. I would describe him as... home-- if that makes sense. I felt more at home with him then I've ever felt in my own house. Do you know that feeling? I hope you do, it's magical. I've never felt so close and connected to anyone in my life. Spending those times with him sometimes... makes me forget about the things I'd rather not think about; he brings me peace.
A plane ticket from Illinois to Texas (or vice versa, it's still undecided who is heading to who) would be about 350 dollars, but with any extra money we get, I'm able to take him for dates and buy him gifts... and just spoil him in general. I'm hoping to see him by the time my birthday arrives! (Aug. 2nd) This would be the best birthday gift ever! If I'm not able to see him by that time, I hereby promise to keep the money stashed until the time comes. Who knows? It could be in two years.
I know you might be thinking we're just dumb teenagers with big dreams, but it would mean the world to me and make my day if someone would donate at least one dollar, even if I'm just seeing him for a couple days.
You might be wondering, "Where are pictures of you both?" Well! Vincent requested to not show his face due to anxiety, and it'd be dumb to just put a selfie of only myself, no? So we thought, hey, working on a collaboration's a neat idea. Plus, you really get a taste of how we are by this drawing, don't you?
If you read this whole thing, I love you, and you are my friend now. Thank you for reading!
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Gio Llanos
Organizer
Palatine, IL
