Help Jessie With Housing

Back in June, I was left by my partner of eleven years, which shattered me. Consequently, I have also lost my home, my kitties, all sense of security, and I have had to put all my long-term goals and pursuits on hold as I struggle to survive.

It’s not the first time I’ve been homeless or had to start over, but I was younger and healthier then, not to mention pre-transition. Starting over as a 50-year-old trans woman with disabilities has proven much more challenging.

Since July 5th, I’ve been living part-time in a borrowed tent at a Sanctuary in the Tennessee mountains. I can’t do that much longer, though, with winter coming. I’ve also been subject to additional setbacks and harm: sexual assault (attempted rape); job exploitation/abuse (for which I haven’t yet been fully paid, and the pay I’m getting is for just 1/4 of my time); illness; crippling depression; further crippling chronic pain; a couple nervous breakdowns; and more. Moreover, I have $3,000 in personal loan debt, which needs to be honored by the end of next month (on top of the $500/month in other debt resolution I pay each month). Getting ahead has become impossible, and I feel like I’m drowning.

My original goal was $2,500, but laat-minute expenses — for cold weather camping supplies and car maintenance — and insufficient income have forced me deeper into need.

So, I need help getting into a safe living situation, first and foremost. The goal set should cover that and its associated expenses, such as a moving vehicle, initiating utilities, basic furnishings, kitchenware, etc. If I actually exceed my goal, the extra will go toward debt resolution, so that meeting basic living expenses on my low and irregular income is easier.

It’s not easy for me to reach out for help, but here I am. Any amount is deeply appreciated, as is spreading the word.

Thank you so much.

Jessie (aka, Enni/Iggy/Fata/Maddy/Mae)‍‍♀️