I played Celeste years and years ago when I was still a massive egg and couldn't even conceive of the possibility I may be trans, and most of the stuff went over my head. Didn't know Madeline was trans, it was just a cool platformer I vibed with.

Now I've repurchased the game on steam and am replaying it years into my transition and damn... I've never played a game where I resonate with the main character on such an intimate level. It's already made me cry a few times and I'm only at the hotel chapter.

This community is fairly limited in scope of what it can provide directly to people. Any funds you get here should be seen strictly as a stop-gap measure.

I've mostly been lurking here until recently, and with recent events it's become increasingly apparent to me that while it can provide monetary aid to people in need, there are certain individuals here who need aid that isn't strictly monetary.

This being the case, I would like this post to serve as a compiled list of resources people can utilize in order to access more tangible assistance.

This website can help those who are in need of not only shelter, but also food, clothing, and health clinics:

https://www.hud.gov/findshelter

For those whose concerns are primarily food related:

https://www.foodpantries.org/

And if you're struggling with drug addiction:

https://americanaddictioncenters.org/rehab-guide/free

https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

Also, as I work in a casino, gambling addiction is a common problem with people I interact with on a regular basis. Luckily, I don't have an addictive personality myself, but it's fucked up the lives of a lot of cool people I know. So I'm providing a link to assist people who may have a gambling addiction

https://www.ncpgambling.org/help-treatment/help-by-state/

If anyone has other resources that can be utilized by members of our community, please drop them down below. I have no idea of the efficacy of these sources, as I have not had to use them myself.

Also, I would like people to avoid any drama in this thread. I want this to solely provide resources.

Realized that my dog is starting to run out of food. The money I have in the bank will cover my internet bill when it hits, some gas until my next paycheck, and any odd expenses that may crop up.

If I get any extra before I have the chance to update my post, it will go towards bills.

Cashapp is $SpicySerenade

Update: My mom gave me enough dog food to last a until my next payday.

I've avoided trying to rely on mutual aid as I know there's countless others out there who need it more than I do. But my bills are starting to overwhelm me and I feel like I can barely afford to live. I live alone and a roommate is not a feasible option as I do not have enough space for them, and I can't find a bigger apartment because I'm not renting. I managed to use my credit while it was still good to buy a house (putting myself into massive debt for a house barely over 500 sq feet) but hey, I don't have a land bastard, and the more time that passes, the more relatively affordable it should be compared to renting.

But for now I'm a broke bitch who's barely scraping by and in need of assistance. I'm starting to be forced to make late payments, which means MORE payments and I feel like if I don't get a handle on it soon, it's going to spiral out of control. Any assistance would be appreciated until I can figure out a better long term solution.

Cashapp is $SpicySerenade

Update: I've managed to pull some financial witchcraft so my bills are a little lessened and I won't bleed out financially as quickly.

While more assistance would be nice, I have a few more resources I can tap into. It'll just take a while before I'll have access to it, and that should help me catch up.

I want to get as many resources possible for myself and other gender-queer folks who frequent here.

God damn, now this is a bad one.

Is it illegal to snort 14 grams off cocaine of the hood of a police cruiser and then fuck his wife?

Dysphoria and the fact I have to see my dead name pretty frequently aside, The fact that "males" are charged extra for insurance is ridiculous. Thanks for adding a dollop of dysphoria onto my economic woes.

Insurance company CEOs deserve the wall.

You should do a terrorism. Msg for details.

I got pretty emotional over this video. Part of it is a conversation between current day Abigail and her old self when she was still living life as a man, and it resonated with me on a pretty intimate level. As someone who is still pretty early on in her journey, it was really touching to see how far Abigail has come, and how she refutes the internalized transphobia and the doubts she had that were holding her back from transitioning as a dialog with her old self.