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Melancholic Mediocrity :v_bi: @LibertyForward1@beige.party · Aug 06, 2026
🚨 We're *hopefully* close to getting the car running properly and get it registered, but we urgently need help with the potential mechanic's bill. ($0/$600) 🚨 Hover or focus to reveal Sensitive
Hi everyone, I apologize for having the gall to try and do two fundraisers at once, but unfortunately I've backed myself into a very precarious situation and I don't see any other choice. If you haven't been following our saga, we managed to fundraise enough to cover some severely overdue maintenance on our car; sadly, the check engine light came on again and we may be looking at one more repair. The mechanic shop told me they could potentially waive the labor fee (since they just made almost $2200 off of this car last week) to replace the MAF (mass air flow) sensor, which is what Autozone's test suggested was the most likely culprit. Apparently there are two different possible MAF sensors for this car but they're unsure which one for certain until they see the car again, so the cost could range from $125-$270 for the part if I recall correctly. He also mentioned there's a possibility they'd have to do a second diagnostic on it. If you *have* been following our saga then you know that sadly, I waited too long to attend to this. We've exhausted our temp registration extensions. It's now more than a week past-due for registration and our only option really is to get it fixed, because we can't pass emissions and register it until it's fixed. 🚨 In other words, this is unfortunately another time-critical situation that I have created and I must still ask for help. 🚨 If we can swing this it would take a huge load off my mind. This has been stressing me for months and the past week or two has had both me and my partner racked with anxiety. We are incredibly grateful for any help, no matter how small. You don't need to feel bad if you can only contribute a little; $5 might not seem like much but it still brings us $5 closer to our goals and trust me, it all adds up. Please, NEVER feel bad if you can't contribute anything. Seriously. If you're in the same boat as us, how can you feel bad for not being able to help *us* any more than we're able to help *you*? If you're unable to contribute monetarily, rest assured that your boosts and encouragement are also incredibly valuable! Believe it or not, begging to survive isn't all it's cracked up to be. Every time you boost our begposts, it reminds us that we're not all alone in this just as much as it spreads the word to folks who might be able to help. If you're getting tired of seeing our begposts, I both understand and sympathize, as well as apologize. I know it's.. a lot. If you need to mute or block us, it's also understandable. While it breaks my heart to lose folks over this, unfortunately I don't have any other options readily available so if you must go then I bid you a sad but fond farewell. I hope maybe we can reconnect someday. Thank you for taking the time to read this, for any help you might be willing to share with us, and most of all for believing in us even when we feel like we can't believe in ourselves. Venmo: https://venmo.com/thegizmotwins Cashapp: https://cash.app/$thegizmotwins PP: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/gizmo1982 #Solidarity #BPD #PTSD #Poverty #MentalIllness #AutoRepair #CarRepair @mutualaid
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Elle 💫🧚🏼‍♀️ @ellespeaks@mastodon.social · Aug 06, 2026
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Elle 💫🧚🏼‍♀️ @ellespeaks@mastodon.social · Aug 03, 2026
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OtterCynical @ottercynical@is.nota.live · Aug 03, 2026
Hope you're well today. TL;DR is I'm trying to raise $30. Cashapp: $mrecon54 Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/ottercynical I'm a painfully neurodivergent and chronically unemployed pan nb, a father to twins, and trying to get on my feet. Today I'm trying to gather up about $30 for some supplements that help with my major depression disorder and anxiety. I'm on hard times and haven't been able to secure a job in many months, and have gotten by on the charity of family and the kindness of others, but have little for myself. I post here because I appreciate the Mastodon community. I'll forever remember and be thankful if you are willing to lend me your support. I also take gameplay requests (at no cost). Every penny goes directly toward surviving. My handles are below. Pic is my dog, Biscuit. Thank you for hearing me out. Cashapp: $mrecon54 Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/ottercynical Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/ottercynical Straw Page: https://theottercynical.straw.page/ @mutualaid@ovo.st @MutualAidBot@mastodon.world @mutualaidboost@bird.makeup @mutualaid@a.gup.pe @mutualaid@tags.pub @actuallyautistic@a.gup.pe @actualyautistic@a.gup.pe @actuallyautistics@neurodifferent.me @actuallyadhd@a.gup.pe @ActuallyADHD@ovo.st @actuallyadhd@fedigroups.social #AuDHD #ADHD #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #CPTSD #PTSD #Disability #Disabled #DisabledArtist #ChronicUnemployment #MutualAidRequest #MutualAid #Poverty #fundraising #begpost
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Melancholic Mediocrity :v_bi: @LibertyForward1@beige.party · Aug 01, 2026
We (sort of) got the car taken care of, but that left us with $9 cash on hand for rent, so I must also reluctantly make a #Housing #MutualAidRequest ($20/$1650) Hover or focus to reveal Sensitive

SECOND UPDATE (for clarification):

YES! We are still fundraising. My apologies for the rambling, confusing nature of this post.

UPDATE (already lol):

My partner insists that it might be insulting to the person who lent us money, to directly fundraise on their behalf because they told my partner to keep it when they sent it. I'm not sure I entirely agree with my partner about this, but I'm deferring to his judgement and closing the prior fundraiser.

So to the incredibly kind soul who sent us that money, I will do as you ask, but on the proviso that you MUST let me if you encounter the slightest problem because of this, so that we can rally the Fediverse to come to your aid. I do not want to see others suffering because of my foolishness.

Thank you to that person, and every other person who has helped us. We couldn't make it without you. ❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️

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Hello again folks,

Please forgive the audacity of me requesting even more help before we've even completely finished the four-figure auto repair fundraiser.

I screwed up.

I've gotten us in over our heads with a very serious bind. I̶ n̶e̶e̶d̶ t̶o̶ r̶e̶t̶u̶r̶n̶ t̶h̶e̶ f̶u̶n̶d̶s̶ l̶e̶n̶t̶ t̶o̶ u̶s̶ f̶o̶r̶ t̶h̶e̶ c̶a̶r̶ b̶e̶f̶o̶r̶e̶ w̶e̶ c̶a̶n̶ e̶v̶e̶n̶ s̶t̶a̶r̶t̶ f̶o̶c̶u̶s̶i̶n̶g̶ o̶n̶ r̶e̶n̶t̶, s̶o̶ t̶h̶a̶t̶ I̶ d̶o̶n̶'t̶ c̶a̶u̶s̶e̶ a̶ k̶i̶n̶d̶ f̶r̶i̶e̶n̶d̶ f̶r̶o̶m̶ h̶e̶r̶e̶ o̶n̶ t̶h̶e̶ #̶F̶e̶d̶i̶v̶e̶r̶s̶e̶ t̶o̶ b̶e̶ i̶n̶ d̶a̶n̶g̶e̶r̶.

S̶o̶.. u̶n̶t̶i̶l̶ ̶t̶h̶a̶t̶̶ d̶e̶b̶t̶ i̶s̶ t̶a̶k̶e̶n̶ c̶a̶r̶e̶ o̶f̶, t̶h̶i̶s̶ w̶i̶l̶l̶ s̶e̶r̶v̶e̶ a̶s̶ a̶ p̶l̶a̶c̶e̶h̶o̶l̶d̶e̶r̶. A̶n̶y̶ f̶u̶n̶d̶s̶ w̶e̶ r̶e̶c̶e̶i̶v̶e̶ w̶i̶l̶l̶ b̶e̶ a̶p̶p̶l̶i̶e̶d̶ t̶o̶ ̶t̶h̶a̶t̶̶ b̶e̶g̶p̶o̶s̶t̶ f̶o̶r̶ o̶u̶r̶ c̶a̶r̶, s̶o̶ p̶l̶e̶a̶s̶e̶ d̶o̶n̶'t̶ b̶e̶ a̶l̶a̶r̶m̶e̶d̶ i̶f̶ y̶o̶u̶ d̶o̶ d̶o̶n̶a̶t̶e̶ b̶e̶c̶a̶u̶s̶e̶ o̶f̶ t̶h̶i̶s̶ p̶o̶s̶t̶ b̶u̶t̶ t̶h̶e̶ C̶W̶ c̶o̶u̶n̶t̶e̶r̶ d̶o̶e̶s̶n̶'t̶ r̶e̶f̶l̶e̶c̶t̶ i̶t̶ -̶ i̶f̶ y̶o̶u̶ v̶i̶s̶i̶t̶ t̶h̶e̶ o̶t̶h̶e̶r̶ f̶u̶n̶d̶r̶a̶i̶s̶e̶r̶ p̶i̶n̶n̶e̶d̶ p̶o̶s̶t̶, y̶o̶u̶'l̶l̶ s̶e̶e̶ t̶h̶e̶ u̶p̶d̶a̶t̶e̶d̶ n̶u̶m̶b̶e̶r̶s̶.

I apologize for having to do this so many times and for such huge amounts. I swear I'm trying my damnedest to not let everyone down.

There. The previous paragraph is the most I'm going to allow myself to self-deprecate in this post, despite me probably looking like a looney toons character that's about to explode, by restraining my own criticism.

Whelp.. I need to wrap this up so I can go pick up the car; that at least gives us an option if things go south regarding rent.

If you're willing AND able, please boost and if possible donate. If you can't donate, do NOT feel guilty for being in the same boat as us. Your feelings about it are valid but rest assured you needn't feel bad.

Venmo: https://venmo.com/thegizmotwins Cashapp: https://cash.app/$thegizmotwins PP: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/gizmo1982 GFM: https://gofund.me/12171be3

#Solidarity #BPD #PTSD #Poverty #MentalIllness @mutualaid

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Elle 💫🧚🏼‍♀️ @ellespeaks@mastodon.social · Jul 31, 2026
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Elle 💫🧚🏼‍♀️ @ellespeaks@mastodon.social · Jul 30, 2026
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Elle 💫🧚🏼‍♀️ @ellespeaks@mastodon.social · Jul 29, 2026
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Elle 💫🧚🏼‍♀️ @ellespeaks@mastodon.social · Jul 29, 2026
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OtterCynical @ottercynical@is.nota.live · Jul 28, 2026
I am a painfully neurodivergent and chronically unemployed otter, a father to twins, and trying to get on my feet. I'm on hard times and haven't been able to secure a job in many months, and have gotten by on the charity of family and the kindness of others, but have little for myself. I post here because I appreciate the Mastodon community. I'll forever remember and be thankful if you are willing to lend me your support. I also take gameplay requests (at no cost). Every penny goes directly toward surviving. My handles are below. Pic is my dog, Biscuit. Thank you for hearing me out. Cashapp: $mrecon54 Ko-Fi: https:// ko-fi.com/ottercynical Twitch: https://www twitch.tv/ottercynical @mutualaid@ovo.st @MutualAidBot@mastodon.world @mutualaidboost@bird.makeup @mutualaid@a.gup.pe @mutualaid@tags.pub @actuallyautistic@a.gup.pe @actualyautistic@a.gup.pe @actuallyautistics@neurodifferent.me @actuallyadhd@a.gup.pe @ActuallyADHD@ovo.st @actuallyadhd@fedigroups.social #AuDHD #ADHD #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #CPTSD #PTSD #Disability #Disabled #DisabledArtist #ChronicUnemployment #MutualAidRequest #MutualAid #Poverty
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Elle 💫🧚🏼‍♀️ @ellespeaks@mastodon.social · Jul 26, 2026
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Elle 💫🧚🏼‍♀️ @ellespeaks@mastodon.social · Jul 23, 2026
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Elle 💫🧚🏼‍♀️ @ellespeaks@mastodon.social · Jul 22, 2026
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Elle 💫🧚🏼‍♀️ @ellespeaks@mastodon.social · Jul 21, 2026
RE: https://mastodon.social/@ellespeaks/116813597037701800 Stalled 5 days, URGENT⚠️⚠️⚠️ Phone due in 2.5 hours. Anything helps. Really stuck. So close to my last goals..just a lil further to go 🤞🏻 Tysm 💕 V: d_fay P: peach77 #Mutualaid #MutualAidRequest #MutualAidBoost #MutualAidSavesLives #maboost #disabled #spoonie #chronicpain #chronicillness #ptsd #pmdd #bpd #Kofi #venmo #paypal #crowdfunding #helpneeded #helpfolkslive2026 #lgbtq #lesbian #queer #artist #disabledmutualaid @disabledvoices@newsmast.community @mutualaid@ovo.st @mutualaid@fedigroups.social @povertyandinequality@newsmast.community @lgbtq@newsmast.community #urgent
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Elle 💫🧚🏼‍♀️ @ellespeaks@mastodon.social
July MA request🧚🏼‍♀️ $0/$550 for necessities! Im a disabled lesbian living 26% below the poverty line. Unable to work due to chronic illnesses/pain and disabilities❣ Preventative care is more affordable than a crisis, even a few dollars goes a long way! Thanks v much💕 V d_fay P peach77 #mutualaid #disabled #lesbian #lgbtq #queer #DisabilityCrowdfund #MutualAidSavesLives #helpfolkslive2026 #artist #pridemonth #spoonie @mutualaid@fedigroups.social @mutualaid@ovo.st @disabledvoices@newsmast.community @lgbtq@newsmast.community @lgbtq@tagpush.app @povertyandinequality@newsmast.community
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Elle 💫🧚🏼‍♀️ @ellespeaks@mastodon.social · Jul 19, 2026
RE: https://mastodon.social/@ellespeaks/116937734814810559 $50 DUE TOMORROW FOR PHONE!🆘️⚠️ so close 🤞🏻 anything helps, i can't work bc disabilities. My phone is my lifeline literally. V: d_fay P: peach77 No movement in 3 days #Mutualaid #MutualAidRequest #MutualAidBoost #MutualAidSavesLives #maboost #disabled #spoonie #chronicpain #chronicillness #ptsd #bpd #Kofi #crowdfunding #helpneeded #helpfolkslive2026 #lgbtq #lesbian #queer #artist #disabledmutualaid @mutualaid@ovo.st @mutualaid@fedigroups.social @disabledvoices@newsmast.community @disability @povertyandinequality@newsmast.community @lgbtq@newsmast.community
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Elle 💫🧚🏼‍♀️ @ellespeaks@mastodon.social
UPDATE $100 TO GO FOR JULY: due in 3-6 days ‼❣ $0/$50 - phone bill due 7/20 $0/$50 - co pay # 2 due 7/23 Disabled, queer, unable to work and living below the poverty line. Anything helps and is appreciated. Thank you 💕 V: d_fay P: peach77 #mutualaid #MutualAidSavesLives #MutualAidRequest #directaid #queer #lgbtq @mutualaid@ovo.st @mutualaid@fedigroups.social @disabledvoices@newsmast.community @disability @lgbtq@newsmast.community @lgbtq@tagpush.app @povertyandinequality@newsmast.community #artist #harmreduction #DisabilityCrowdfund #hungry
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Elle 💫🧚🏼‍♀️ @ellespeaks@mastodon.social · Jul 19, 2026
RE: https://mastodon.social/@ellespeaks/116813597037701800 $50 due in 2 days‼⚠️ Could we clear this? My phone has to be on or its considered a fail at my recovery clinic if they call to do a random med count Anything helps V: d_fay P: peach77 #Mutualaid #MutualAidRequest #MutualAidBoost #MutualAidSavesLives #maboost #disabled #spoonie #chronic$$pain #chronicillness #ptsd #artist #cdfunding #helpneeded #helpfolkslive÷¾2026 #lgb⁴tq #lesbian #queer #artist #disabledmutua³laid @mutualaid@ovo.st @mutualaid@fedigroups.social @disability @disabledvoices@newsmast.community #disabilitypridemonth
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Elle 💫🧚🏼‍♀️ @ellespeaks@mastodon.social
July MA request🧚🏼‍♀️ $0/$550 for necessities! Im a disabled lesbian living 26% below the poverty line. Unable to work due to chronic illnesses/pain and disabilities❣ Preventative care is more affordable than a crisis, even a few dollars goes a long way! Thanks v much💕 V d_fay P peach77 #mutualaid #disabled #lesbian #lgbtq #queer #DisabilityCrowdfund #MutualAidSavesLives #helpfolkslive2026 #artist #pridemonth #spoonie @mutualaid@fedigroups.social @mutualaid@ovo.st @disabledvoices@newsmast.community @lgbtq@newsmast.community @lgbtq@tagpush.app @povertyandinequality@newsmast.community
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Elle 💫🧚🏼‍♀️ @ellespeaks@mastodon.social · Jul 15, 2026
RE: https://mastodon.social/@ellespeaks/116924749726053033 Please send anything you are able this has been such a stressful stretch trying to close this goal $35 needed immediately 🆘️🆘️ my appointment is in 20 minutes #Mutualaid #MutualAidRequest #MutualAidBoost #MutualAidSavesLives #maboost #disabled #spoonie #chronicpain #chronicillness #ptsd #pmdd #bpd #Kofi #venmo #paypal #crowdfunding #helpneeded #helpfolkslive2026 #lgbtq #lesbian #queer #artist #disabledmutualaid @mutualaid@ovo.st @mutualaid@fedigroups.social @disability @disabledvoices@newsmast.community @povertyandinequality@newsmast.community #artist
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Elle 💫🧚🏼‍♀️ @ellespeaks@mastodon.social
Due in 20 mins 🆘️⚠️ $110 needed asap, stalled 3 days $50 for my co pay for my appt today $60 for food (case manager is my ride) Diabetic and been trying to finish this food goal for 2 weeks+. Anything at all helps. I appreciate anything 🙏🏻 V: d_fay P: peach77 K: https://ko-fi.com/ellespeaks #Mutualaid #Queer #DisabilityPrideMonth #DisabilityCrowdfund #disabled #lgbtq #MutualAidSavesLives #MutualAidRequest #artist #fediaid #medical #fediverse @mutualaid@fedigroups.social @disability @mutualaid@ovo.st @directaid @lgbtq@newsmast.community
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Mx. Chara Aznable (they/them) of Pnictogen @mxchara@seattle.pink · Jul 13, 2026
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re: The necessity of trauma, the impossibility of trauma Hover or focus to reveal Sensitive
To an extreme degree in mainstream U.S. society, the pretence is maintained that #PTSD afflicts only soldiers and cops. They're supposed to have real reasons (in the eyes of politicians and pundits) to feel traumatized. The common folk are assumed to have ridiculously soft and cushioned lives in comparison, but that's emotional projection speaking: it's the politicians and pundits who are soft, and they have no clear idea how most of humanity actually lives. Child abuse is acknowledged to exist but its ubiquity among conservative and Christian families goes without comment. They prop up their abusive methods of parenting with an enormous body of James Dobson-type advice, all hitting the same note: stern, authoritative, coming across not as a preacher or an ideologue but a medical authority with a mild manner and a simple credo about instilling obedience into children at any cost. (cont'd)
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Ace of Cosmic Space🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍ @aceofcosmicspace@lgbtqia.space · Jul 11, 2026
Who needs the reminder today? If it's you-I'm proud of you. Keep going❤️ #healing #healingisaprocess #ptsd #cptsd
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Elle 💫🧚🏼‍♀️ @ellespeaks@mastodon.social · Jul 08, 2026
$10/$80 for meds needed asap, clearing this would be so helpful Have had very little movement this month so far, i appreciate any help! Living 26% below the poverty line A few people giving a few dollars adds up quick! Vn: d_fay Ppal: peach77 #Mutualaid #MutualAidRequest #MutualAidBoost #MutualAidSavesLives #disabled #spoonie #chronicpain #chronicillness #ptsd #pmdd #bpd #crowdfunding #helpfolkslive2026 #lgbtq #queer #artist #disabledmutualaid @disabledvoices@newsmast.community @mutualaid@ovo.st @mutualaid@fedigroups.social @lgbtq@newsmast.community
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