Support for Donnie Struggling After Assault

Hello friends and folks,

It is with a heavy heart that I must once again seek community support. These past few months have been a struggle. As many of you know, I was assaulted in June and have been trying to find my feet since then. I ended up having to leave the job I was working then due to PTSD, and have been trying to nail down consistent employment during the past 4 months. This has proven more difficult than I expected due to health issues/chronic pain that I am still struggling to get treated (my next appointment isn't until mid-November.)

I am now working at a live music venue called Brooklyn Steel where I am unable to get as many shifts as I'd originally thought. I just discovered that I am only eligible to pick up three shifts during the month of November - yes, three for the entire month - due to an internal miscommunication. I can possibly pick up shifts if co-workers are looking for coverage, but all I'm guaranteed as of now is the three shifts. This is obviously not enough to sustain life in any way whatsoever.

I'm feeling desperate. No matter what I do right now, there is no way I'm going to be able to pay rent on November 1st without help. I'm also already terribly concerned about paying rent on December 1st. Obviously I am voraciously searching for a new job, but the process takes such a long time in New York City. I don't know when I'll be able to stand back on my own two feet. I regret leaving my job in June, but I mentally, physically, and psychologically could not handle it after I was attacked.

I recently got some helped that enabled me to pay the overdue balances on my utilities and rent, but the new bills are already due. I'm swamped and overwhelmed. I just don't know how I'm going to get by, and I hate being in such a vulnerable and terrifying place.

If you're able to donate, you'll help me with things like:

Without help I may not be able to keep a roof over my head, let alone the lights on. I'm as exhausted from asking for help as I'm sure you are from hearing about it, but I don't know what else to do. Even though I feel like I'm healing emotionally after June, the financial stress is killing me. I am at a complete loss. I'm working so hard to find a solution that will stick, and would appreciate any help you can send my way in the meantime.

Thank you for your continued love and support. I am more grateful for my community, family, and chosen family than I can possiby express. Please let me know if you have any questions - I'm more than happy to chat any time. And thank you again from the bottom of my heart.

With much love and respect,

Donnie