Hello!!! My name is Mads! I’m a queer native Hawaiian living here on Turtle Island. If you aren’t already familiar with my story I’ll get into details down below. Whatever money you may be able to spare means so much to me, and enables me to live independently, Thank you!
But anyway, TLDR, due to my circumstances, I am raising money for:
- Accessibility needs (wheelchair gloves, stools)
- Mobility aids (canes, rollator, footrests for my wheelchair)
- Medical Bills/Appointments (X-rays, MRIs, Physical Therapy)
- Medications
- Car service
- Car repair (breaks, tires, alignment)
- Car Insurance
- Gas
- Urgent Bills (phone, power, internet)
- Emergencies
Over the past year I’ve developed Osteoarthitis in multiple joints, along with other chronic symptoms that have yet to be pinned to a diagnosis. My arthritis has slowly eaten away at my ability to walk, stand, or sit comfortably for long periods of time. Through this I went on medical leave, and started the grueling process of long-term physical therapy. Although I'm recommended to go to PT 2-3 times a month, I've only been able to afford a single monthly appointment. My life changed in every regard. How I do chores, how I shower, how I walk, how I sleep, how i eat, how often I get out of the house, everything. I started walking with a cane, and at times I need a wheelchair. My needs always differ, but the pain is always there.
Unfortunately thanks to the current political landscape, Americorps was gutted, and with it my program, and my job (or rather, my leave). Because it was an Americorps job, I am ineligible for unemployment, even though they terminated my program a whole 6 months early. I’ve been trying to find remote or hybrid work, as I don’t meet the physical requirements for most in-person jobs, but I haven’t had any luck.
Thankfully my partner has a job, and although it pays for rent, we have other bills that are severely overdue. Not to mention, he needs my car for work, and my car needs upwards of $3,000 of repairs. The car still works, but I don’t know for how long. That car is our lifeline, and If it were to be out of commission, we would be ruined.
There’s so much I have to pay for, and so little I can do. Whatever you can give helps. Thank you for reading and donating! Please share if you can!
My apologies for the lack of pictures, I am also working toward becoming independent from my abusers, and need to maintain an amount of anonymity for my safety.
Thank you for understanding and following my story.
