I need help avoiding homelessness.

[u/Moonie246]

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.

https://gofund.me/9ea10129

[u/jeromymanuel]

I broke my neck and I also have ADHD but I still have a job. With that said, it’s hard to find any sympathy when you seem to play Sims 4 all day when you could be looking for work.

[u/Moonie246 → u/jeromymanuel]

I'm really not looking for sympathy at all? I'm looking for help and being honest and upfront about my situation? Also, I play Sims 4 because I enjoy playing it and have time between job hunting, babysitting for my roommate, and trying to go to appointments with my doctor about my weight (which, based on tests, is thyroid related). Just because I make a post doesn't mean I am playing Sims 4 all day. It means that I have 2 minutes to make an interesting post or reply to something.

If this is how you treat someone who is just trying to survive and is humbling themselves enough to ask for the help of others (which I hate doing), then I would like to apologize to everyone you've hurt the feelings of on this subreddit on your behalf, because some people have it far worse off than I do.

Treat others how you would like to be treated.

[u/irate_anatid → u/Moonie246]

You can’t job hunt 100% of your waking hours, of course you’re allowed to do other things, too. But have you considered what motivates a person to reach into their own pocket to give money to a total stranger?  It’s usually some combination of sympathy and empathy.