Crowdfunding For At Risk Non-Binary POC.

Hey all I’m posting this on behalf of a
beloved person in my life. They have decided to stay anonymous for safety reasons. Below is a message they have written which better explains their situation. I appreciate in advance reading, donating, and sharing. No one deserves to live with this kind of pain. 

*** TW: Rape, Sexual Abuse, Mental illness, Suicide Attempts, Family Abuse.

“I don’t know how to start this, there is no easy way to ask for help, and I have exhausted all my options. Traumatic memories of me being sexually abused as a child for 6 years by a family member resurfaced leading to my first hospitalization after attempting to take my life. I have always suffered from mental illness but it wasn’t until I remembered the abuse that things began to get so much worse. I was forced to leave my home, I lost familial support, I lost my job, I went hungry, and I was left untreated/unmedicated with a disorder which was progressively getting worse the longer I stayed without proper care. After securing a new job, I was able to pursue medical help and was recently diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder and PTSD—it’s been getting worse and treatment is extremely expensive. It’s affecting my ability to work, and my life in all aspects. I am the sole provider for myself, and my emotional support animals. I’ve had to take money from the little amount of savings I had reserved for relocating cities, leaving me with almost nothing. My rapist lives in the same town as me and has the support of my family. I no longer feel safe living in the same vicinity where I fear that I will see him at any given time. He has discredited my experience and creates a dangerous and hostile environment—going as far as turning my family against me and leaving me without a stable housing situation. My goal is to move away, ideally states away, hopefully in New York. I’m currently living paycheck to paycheck, hardly making ends meet. I’ve  had to defer my car insurance payments because I’m just not making enough. I used to work nearly 80 hours every 2 weeks, but with everything that’s transpired these months with covid-19 my hours were cut in half and I’m making even less now. It’s put me in a stressful situation because I don’t have the means to afford to live, save, or get access to treatment and medication. I can’t  do this alone anymore, I don’t know how much more I can go on like this. ANY amount given is appreciated, it will go directly to an account dedicated to secure a safe relocation away from my hometown ASAP. Since my income is dedicated to paying my medical treatments and sustaining/nourishing myself and my 2 loving cats, this is my last resort. I consider myself a visual artist I’ll be sending some of myworks to my friend to post—I’m willing to sell prints in the near future, or offer my services to anyone looking for a commission. I cannot thank you enough for your kindness and attention. ”