life update no one asked for
so I’ve been technically homeless for the last 10 months. I’ve gone from hotels, motels, church floors, friends of friends houses, extended family’s houses, a car, and more.
in august I thought this long nightmare had finally come to an end when my sister let me move into her living room.
however, like abusers do, she manipulated me emotionally, shamed me, made fun of my weight gain (caused by my antidepressant medication), took money from me knowing I had none to spare, and stole food stamps from me. after I had a nervous breakdown and near suicide attempt earlier this month, she kicked me out onto the street.
since then, I’ve had to rely on my disabled mother and my two cats and I are back to sleeping in a car that belongs to her former domestic abuser boyfriend…… it’s just a big ol’ mess.
BUT,
there are some things I can do to hopefully improve my situation.
I already applied for mental health disability through social security. it’s a long process, but getting disability means I will have an income and qualify for specific housing options.
in the meantime, I plan on applying for something called “general relief” which is like $200 per month assistance. it’s not much, but it’s better than zero and also opens up low income housing options. there are very few, if any, NO income housing options. so it’s useful to be getting any amount.
in order to begin receiving payments, I need to see my psychiatrist first. she has to sign a paper that says I can’t work temporarily because of my mental health. that shouldn’t be a problem. what is a problem, however, is affording that psych appointment. it’s $50, which is an unrealistic payment for me to make at this time.
so regretfully I’m asking for paypal donations to help me make this a reality. ANYTHING HELPS.
if you’d like to help, my paypal email is cydneyen@gmail.com. I also have a depop shop (currently on hiatus because I can’t really run an online business from a car…. ) and if you’re interested in an item we can coordinate a fair price :)
THANK YOU GUYS SO MUCH FOR READING AND I’m sorry I’m not here very often at all, I miss y’all and think about this blog alllll the time.
MESSAGE ME ANY QUESTIONS!!!
update: I reopened my depop shop, and you can also purchase something directly through paypal if you don’t have a depop account! just message me 4 details