r/Assistance • u/Moonie246 REGISTERED • 13d ago
REQUEST I need help avoiding homelessness.
I’m facing the very real possibility of being homeless again, and I’m doing everything I can to prevent it. I have until May 2025 to pull things together, but time is running out, and I need help raising $1,500 to cover my first month’s rent, groceries, and some bills. This would give me the chance to secure stable housing and focus on finding a job that can accommodate my disabilities before I lose my current place to live. It’s been a long, difficult road, and while I’m determined to make it through this, I can’t do it alone.
I’m legally blind, and while I can manage with shaded lenses, it still makes finding work a challenge. On top of that, I’ve suffered multiple spinal fractures, leaving my back fragile. I can still walk, but heavy lifting or strenuous activity isn’t an option for me. These physical disabilities alone make finding a job difficult, but they also disqualify me from receiving SSI. I’m grateful to receive SNAP benefits, but they only cover about two weeks of groceries each month, leaving me to figure out the rest on my own.
In addition to my physical challenges, I also have Tourette’s Syndrome, Autism, and ADHD. These conditions bring their own unique struggles to finding and keeping a job. My Tourette’s and Autism can make certain work environments overwhelming, and my ADHD impacts focus and time management. To make matters worse, I’m allergic to many of the medications that help manage these conditions, so I’ve had to rely on non-medical coping strategies. While I’ve worked hard to adapt, traditional workplaces are rarely designed with these challenges in mind.
My first priority is finding stable housing. The constant instability I’ve experienced over the last two years has taken a huge toll on both my physical and mental health. If I can secure rent and cover my basic needs for even just one month, it will give me the time and stability I need to find a job nearby that works with my limitations. I know that job is out there, but I need a little more time to find it without the constant stress of wondering where I’ll live.
I also have a cat who’s been a huge source of comfort through everything. She’ll be turning one year old soon and needs to be spayed, which is another expense I’m struggling to afford. She’s family to me, and her health and happiness are just as important as my own. Taking care of her is a responsibility I refuse to give up, no matter how tough things get.
Having been homeless multiple times before, I know just how hard it is to rebuild when you’re starting from nothing. Each time I’ve gotten back on my feet, it’s felt like stability is just out of reach, and this time, I want to break that cycle for good. That $1,500 wouldn’t just be a temporary fix—it would be the foundation I need to build a more stable future.
I’m not asking for a handout; I’m asking for a hand up. I want to work, support myself, and finally have a secure place to call home. But the reality is that finding a job with my disabilities takes time, and time is something I don’t have much of right now. Without stable housing, I’ll be stuck in survival mode, unable to move forward.
If you’re able to help, even just a little, it would mean everything to me. Every dollar gets me closer to having a safe place to live, food to eat, and the chance to find a job that will finally allow me to support myself. And if you’re unable to contribute financially, sharing my story could help me reach someone who can. Thank you so much for reading this and for caring. Your support—whether it’s financial, emotional, or simply spreading the word—gives me hope that I can get through this.
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u/irate_anatid 13d ago
If you’re legally blind, you should be eligible for SSI on that basis. I’d pursue that ASAP. Even if you were able to get together enough for first month’s rent, no one is going rent to you without some kind of proof of income.