Help Candace Stay Afloat—and Keep Feral Cats Safe 🐾
The past two years have tested every ounce of my strength. After being laid off twice, I’ve done everything I can to stay afloat—working bar shifts, working in kitchens, freelancing, cleaning houses, hauling lumber, anything to survive. But after a painful divorce, the loss of loved ones, and a cascade of health diagnoses—lupus, fibromyalgia, adult ADHD, and autism—I’m now facing the harshest reality yet.
I’m two months behind on my truck payment. My bank account is -$1,400. I’m borderline homeless. And I’m so absolutely terrified.
Each day is a battle: physically, emotionally, financially. The pain from lupus and fibromyalgia makes even basic tasks feel impossible. The mental strain of ADHD and autism adds layers of isolation and anxiety. I want to work. I need to work. But the opportunities are scarce, and my body is failing me.
Despite everything, I haven’t stopped caring for others—especially the voiceless ones. At the camp that I live on, I’ve been feeding and watching over a colony of feral cats who rely on me for survival. These animals have no one else. I’ve used my last dollars to buy food for them, even when I didn’t know how I’d eat myself.
This fundraiser isn’t just about me—it’s about preserving the fragile lives I’ve been protecting, and giving me a chance to rebuild.
Your donation will help to:
- Afford basic necessities like my much-needed medications
- Catch up on truck payments so I can keep searching for work and use my truck for work.
- Continue caring for the feral cats and getting them treated and spayed or neutered. I have vet support for the cat colony's surgeries and preventative care. I just need to stay a float to caretake
- Stay housed and safe while I fight to get back on my feet
I never imagined I’d be here, asking for help. But I believe in the kindness of strangers and the power of community. If you can donate, share, or even just send a kind word, it means the world.
Thank you for seeing me. Thank you for caring.
