There's no easy way to say it: I have to leave Kansas. It's no longer safe here. The state legislation has me & mine in its sights for harassment, disenfranchisement, and other oppression. I'm teaming up with a couple of my loved ones to relocate the three of us to Colorado.Ā
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While living in Hutchinson, and later in Lawrence, I have had the joy of connecting with many wonderful, kind, amazing people. I love y'all. I wouldn't leave if it wasn't an emergency. I'm hoping that, since itĀ isĀ an emergency, I can ask my fantastic network of friends and loved ones to have my back one last time.
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I've been unable to work for several months due to a severe and permanent back injury, in addition to the mysterious fatigue that I've been dealing with for many years. Long before the events thatĀ triggered this move, I was already struggling. Now the situation is untenable, and I don't have backup funds to support moving. That's where y'all can come in, if you so choose.Ā
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This fundraiser is primarily intended to give me some margin time with which to find a (preferably remote) job once we've relocated. My work and volunteer experience qualifies me for the sort of admin work I can do without needing to be on my feet, and I'm confident I can find such an arrangement in Colorado. The snag is that I need to live somewhere, and I have to eat, etc, and those things won't pause for me to get set up with employment.Ā
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If you have it to spare (andĀ only if it's to spare), please consider making whatever size contribution makes sense for your budget & your heart.Ā
