Help A Black Trans Woman Stay Alive!

Hello everyone,

My name is Princess and I'm writing this because this is an urgent matter of life and death. I recently had pelvic surgery with haemorrhoids and I've reached a point where I am worried about my survival. I only recently moved from Japan to Australia in January to escape years of transphobia in the workforce there which left me constantly worried about going homeless again like I have been in the United States many years ago due to transphobia so this makes things worse.

To break this whole cycle, I decided to go back to university for the next three years in Australia and settle here because I have no family or friend support back in the States and I am at risk of all of my hard work thus far crumbling due to my current condition. It was recommended that I take two semesters off to recover but as you can see, I cannot afford that due to finances, student visa worries, and lack of support. In addition, I am partly on Australian scholarship but over 80% of my tuition is being paid by American loans and the United States require students by law studying overseas to attend all classes in person or risk losing their tuition. In addition, it seems like my university has gotten rid of virtual lectures altogether so it's not even an option if I had it.

Luckily, my university here in Australia has been accommodating on the education side providing transportation to and from class, unique desks I can use, and with the help of my doctor has devised a list of requests that professors have to follow to help make the class environment more comfortable for me during this over year-long recovery.

That is the only support they can provide though which is why I am here because I really can't do this alone. I cannot do a part-time job as I did before while studying last semester until at least early next year minimum due to my physical condition. I can barely walk 15 minutes a day without being tired and lifting things is not recommended too many times a day. I've tried bending over and they are right. Things such as doing laundry for example have left me exhausted and in pain for hours. Luckily I have sleeping pills and painkillers but using that regularly adds up fiscally.

My main concern now is rent and utilities. That is my main concern because I need a roof over my head especially now and Australia as a whole is going through a housing crisis (luckily my State hasn't been hit as hard but it's rough) and that market is very greedy and capitalistic. Landlords and real estate agents do not care about me whatsoever. If I miss one month of rent I face eviction no exceptions which is scary for someone not able-bodied anymore. Initially signing this one-year lease, I did not predict that I would end up having medical issues which crept up on me over time. In addition, I am still worried about the current pandemic we are in but now face eviction if I don't meet rent by the end of each month.

I've exhausted all of my savings from my part-time to survive and luckily was able to meet rent last month but from August, I am at high risk and need your help. My rent and utilities combined are at least $1200USD and before that, I was able to support myself and make that on my own and barely survive after paying rent and utilities but now because I am not able-bodied, I can't work as I've done before to even attempt and meet my monthly rent as before.

It would mean a lot if you donate and share this GoFundMe with your friends, family, and whomever. I'm really scared about my survival for the next year and I unfortunately can't do this alone. I've looked into entities and things that can help in Australia in my town but as someone that"s not a citizen there really isn't anything out there that can help with rent and I don't have the extra time now to do much in between university and physical therapy among other things I have to do now as I adjust to this stage of my life. I am tired, irritated angry, and much more but I have been trying to stay optimistic because if I don't I know I will physically and mentally deteriorate and things will only get worse.

Donating here is great but because this website takes a certain percentage of funds that are donated which defeats the purpose, below are ways to donate to me directly:

Venmo/Cash App: TransFantome

PayPal: TransFantome (gmail)

I'm not exactly sure what else to say about my current condition because something like this is so new to me. I want to thank you if you've read this far and especially if you've donated. Any small amount counts because that can lead to rent being covered and my survival. I am grateful for anything that can help me live which at this point in my life I want to do.