Help Please · 11:09pm Oct 29th, 2021
Hey folks. It's me. I haven't posted that much, and I'm sorry about that. But I need some help.
Story time:
I grew up in an abusive house, and as of this past July I moved in with a friend and his dad. At the time of move in, rent was not discussed. I was looking for work at the time, as well as working on skills of personal living. Having lived in an abusive house, I didn't have much time to cultivate skills people usually have at my age, and have slowly worked to get better at them, and have been living off of disability income since then.
About two weeks ago I got turned down for my dream job. It was a devastating blow, but I've been spending the time since trying to figure out what to do next. I didn't have a backup plan as far as what work I could do and I needed to make one. Schizophrenia has made it difficult to work, so finding work that I can excel in that will not damage my mental health is exceedingly difficult.
Five days ago, my friend's dad came and told me he was charging me rent. It was a bomb dropped that neither I or my friend knew was coming. This rent would take well over half of my disability income, and I use almost just as much to cover the few monthly bills I do have. If I am unable to cover them, I've been told I can be sent back to my previous home, and I don't want that to happen.
I am stuck. If I cannot raise the money, I will have to go back, and I am not ready to do that. For all of the progress I have made here, I want to continue it. I've cooked more, cleaned more, and worked on myself here more than anyplace else. I don't want it to come to an end.
I know everyone is stuck in pretty tough situations due to the pandemic, but whatever you guys can donate to this gofundme I made, I would really appreciate it. Thank you guys. I appreciate whatever you can give. If you can't donate, please share.
I wish you the best. In the long run you might need to consider options other than returning to an abusive home, however, even if it means a temporary shelter or something along those lines. I don't think returning to that place is worth considering.
Donated and signal boosted.
Good luck!
I don't have any money
Where in Cali? I'm pretty dysfunctional but at least made this to help people: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NlMWLo2F145ZxpaZtDNlww0rS0M6SJSsVts-nsTuZ8Y/edit
Health, Housing, Food, and
Other Resources in SoCal
Immediate Emergency: Dial 9-1-1
Only involve the police as a last resort, as they often escalate situations and make things worse, especially for black, trans, and disabled people.
General Services: Dial 2-1-1
Mental Health:
Other California Resources:
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Los Angeles: 211la.org document:
San Diego: 211sandiego.org cutt.ly/chNbrQe
Orange: 211oc.org Or scan this --->
Riverside: connectriverside.org
San Bernardino: 211sb.org
Ventura: 211ventura.org
Curated by Bryan Chandler. Questions, suggestions, concerns, comments? Reach me at bchandleremail@gmail.com. Please spread this around and feel free to modify it or use it as a template for your own region. Credit me if you want, but don’t feel obliged to. I just want to help people thrive.