It is with great humility and more than a little trepidation that I share my story, and ask for your support. I am an artist and community facilitator who was based out of Brooklyn, and I have spent most of my adult life working to support youth, women and communities impacted by violence and tr...
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I am currently surviving and recovering from intimate partner violence and threats to my life. In September 2018, I left an abusive relationship with my ex-partner of 4 years after he had what I believe to be a sudden mental health break that resulted in many forms of violence directed at me. I had to get an order of protection. I have been moving between safe-houses every few days since October thanks to the generosity and grace of my friends and community. I am currently homeless and unemployed. It is hard for me to find a stable job, because I have been moving so frequently (I am concerned he will find me). I have a double disability (diabetes and an autonomic disorder), and the circumstances I experienced last year severely impacted my physical well being, and I am working on focusing on my health and safety. I am currently trying to do freelance illustration work, and remote facilitation of workshops to help make ends meet, but it’s not really enough to support the incredible costs of my survival during this crisis and as I prepare for the upcoming hearing for my order of protection. You can read the full story of his abuse at the link.
















