Hi, I'm Katarina, and I'm starting my first year of college in Zagreb this year. I didn't get into student accommodation, so I need to find an apartment, and that's a big financial step alongside everything else college requires.

I was diagnosed with psychosis with elements of schizophrenia four years ago, and I'm still on medication (antipsychotics and antidepressants). I struggle to keep a job because of psychosomatic problems, which makes managing these costs on my own really difficult. I'm asking for help with rent, books, scripts, and other essentials like a laptop, pens, and markers.

Beyond college, I'm working on writing a book about my journey with mental health. I've been hospitalized twice, and I have stories I want to share, to let people who struggle know they're not alone.

Thank you so much to everyone who reads this and considers supporting me. Thanks to all the people who took their time and read my story completely as well.