Misplaced Neon in a Film Noir

so, i was fired from my job for too many call ins, despite me being as open and communicative as possible about my disabilities’ effects on my functioning, and was told the whole time that it was okay to call in as needed. that said, my boss still got pissy whenever i had to call in, including one memorable instance where i had to leave early on a truck shift bc my sciatica was flaring up badly enough that i was rapidly losing my ability to walk, let alone run around the store all night putting things away. essentially, i was fired for being disabled, but in a way they can legally justify. and i am in an at will employment state anyway. so, lol.

i have since applied for unemployment, which i spent hours per week working with for a month and a half without getting so much as a penny, so i finally said fuck it and gave up. (stupid, i know, but they made me jump through SO many hoops for nothing while my mental health rapidly declined, and i just couldn’t handle it anymore.) i have also applied for DOZENS of jobs, and only got a few interviews, and obviously none of them hired me. even the ones i was VERY qualified for, that were acting DESPERATE for help. i was offered a job at one point, but the offer was later withdrawn because i had a few speeding tickets in the past three years, all over two years ago. so i’m back to square one.

luckily, i do have a strong support system, so i’m not in danger of homelessness or anything. however, we do live in a capitalist society, and i have bills to pay, pets to take care of, a car that needs gas to run, and so on. i had some savings that i figured would last until i got a new job, but i’ve run out and still seem to be no closer to actual employment. so, i’m requesting/begging for help at LEAST until i have income again.

here is a link to just give me money directly, and here’s a wishlist that i plan on updating regularly if you just wanna get me a pet supply or whatever directly (there are also a lot of frivolous things on there, and while i certainly would not be opposed to getting some of that lol, you can filter it to just “pet supplies” or “personal necessities” for things that i actually need).

i highly highly appreciate any donations or shares, and if you donate, i’ll be happy to send you pet pics or a sketch (i’m just now getting back into drawing after years off so don’t expect the highest quality but i’ll do my best) or just my eternal gratitude. this situation fucking sucks and i hate that i have to even make this post, but here we are!

if you’ve read this whole thing, thank u, i appreciate it, i hope you have a lovely day. here’s one more cat pic for your troubles.