About 2 months ago I was kicked out of my mother’s home for fighting back against her boyfriend, a man who has physically, sexually, and emotionally abused me. Through netcare I was linked with a mental health agency and was started on an anti-depressant, anti-anxiety, and went through 6 different medications for insomnia. (Still looking for something that works for that). At 16, I was diagnosed with severe major depression and generalized anxiety disorder. Now at 22, my treatment team is looking at PTSD and Borderline Personality Disorder as potential diagnosis. After I left netcare, I stayed at an all men’s homeless shelter for a month. It’s ironic that I was warned about the possibilities of being sexually assaulted by the men there and was offered to transfer to a woman’s shelter twice from staff when the harassment came from staff. I’m currently staying at a friend’s house for a week or so. My friend has gathered enough money to purchase a bus ticket to here (a 3 day trip) to escape a domestic violence situation that has landed her in the hospital. I have raised enough funds to purchase a tent for us to live in and I’m beyond grateful for it. 3 days ago, I missed 3 important appointments in one day due to getting an email from my case manager at 5 pm asking me where to pick me up for my 3 pm psych doctor appointment. I didn’t have cell phone service so I could only communicate through email. That day, I was very angry and suicidal. To make matters worse, I couldn’t get my meds until 2 days later and I went through withdrawals. This has affected my mental health and I no longer know what to think of the future. But I’m still hopeful and I will not give in and give the transphobic people who have enjoyed hurting me the satisfaction. If you could share this link to my fundraiser anywhere and everywhere you can, I would be very appreciative. Thank you!
http://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/E7342PXILVFU Someone recently told me that people may feel more comfortable buying things I need. Here is my amazon wishlist.
