As I desperately need housing, moving help, transportation, and basic expenses – I am changing the goal of the fundraiser. 

I know some may look down on me. But, over the past few months, I have had a lot of setbacks. I no longer feel safe on the bus after being threatened and harassed. I need safe and reliable transportation. I can’t be in constant worry for my health and safety. If I can’t rely on emergency providers to get me where I need to be, I have to do it myself. That means I need to repair my car, and I should replace it. 

Due to the fact that if I am evicted (and let’s face it, they want me out of here), I and since I’m not working, I can’t get my own place to rent, I will need to purchase my own home. I will need money for movers as well. I can’t do this on my own. I realize that. My health is being severely impacted. 

As I have a credit on my utilities, I can move into my own home and transfer them. I can then use reliable transportation to get a job to cover basic expenses. 

This is my story ...

As some may have known, my mother started having mobility issues in 2022, and she continued to decline throughout that year. I was unable to work as I became her sole caregiver. Due to her financial situation and insurance, I was not able to be paid for it. She didn't qualify for a paid caregiver.

Between September 2022 and September 2024, my mom had been in/out of hospitals and skilled nursing for multiple health issues. On September 15, she had a fall in a SNF that resulted in an injury and needed surgery, she then suffered a stroke in October. Though NO ONE told me how bad it was. From 10/31 until the early morning of 11/9, she was on hospice – palliative care. She passed suddenly and without warning on 11/9. I was the one who discovered her lifeless body.

To be honest, when I was informed of the hospice decision, I was NEVER told by the hospital staff or the hospice people that my mother was within DAYS of dying. Her diagnoses (which I didn’t find out until 11/8) were Cerebral Infarction and Metabolic Encephalopathy. The second one caused significant brain damage (again, something I was NEVER told). From what the intake person said, this was JUST a 30-day initial evaluation to manage her pain so she could then participate in therapies related to her hip injury and stroke.

I haven’t been able to work because of being her caregiver. And, with no transportation, I’m also stuck at home. As she died without insurance, I now need help.

There are legal and financial issues with the lease. This is one that is a HUGE problem. Despite it being in her name, I am on the lease as well, and thereby the financial liability now falls to me. It ends 8/31/2025, and I CANNOT get out of it. There is NO legal way to get out of it. No – mom’s “death” would not be an exception to get me out of the lease. This is a corporation and not a person. Nevada is not a tenant friendly” state.

I did not expect this to happen ... I am in utter shock. I feel lied to, deceived, and just used. That's in addition to the utter and profound grief I am still experiencing.

This is the best way to help. If you cannot donate, share the link. Please do not send links to resources. Do not send suggestions. This only creates more work for me, more time spent away from other tasks; and really causes more mental distress. I do not qualify for most of the programs. I have a master list of resources.

Here’s what I need. And, note it’s an estimate …

✳️ House. I can't rent if I have an eviction. Buying it outright ensures I have safe and adequate housing.

✳️ Movers (I have no friends or family to lean on, and need to hire people)

✳️ New car (includes insurance and registration); or at best, $7000 to fix my 2008 Chevy Cobalt with 170K+ miles (towing, new tires, insurance, and re-register)

I’m hoping I can get a job so I can cover basic expenses.

The resources people think are out there – are not applicable to me. I’ve tried. I’ve begged. I have been public with my struggles.

And, for those thinking the ENTIRE amount has to come from one single person – uh, no it doesn’t. Nowhere does it say that. It’s a “GOAL” not a one-person requirement. It’s a goal for multiple people to contribute to. What helps is sharing the fundraiser. Share it on your social media accounts, groups you’re in where it is allowed, I can email fliers for your work or church. I know some people haven’t shared it, but sharing costs nothing. Sharing, adding something personal costs nothing.

That said – I am literally out of time. I’m stressed, I’m also exhausted.