I’m a student midwife, doula, belly dance performer, and bike shop manager. I’ve poured myself into serving my community through birth work, herbalism, and embodied healing practices. I live alone and support myself and my dog, Lola, with no safety net. The demands of my school, physical health (IBS), mental health (PTSD, anxiety, sensory sensitivity), and work have become unsustainable. My school unexpectedly required $1,200 for summer, which I can’t afford without help. I’ve spent years building skills to support others—now I need that support reflected back to me.