Many of us feel paralyzed in the aftermath of Japan’s catastrophic earthquake and tsunami. As the number of dead or missing nears 22,000, the fate of the country’s nuclear reactors remains grave, and widespread images make the March 11 disaster agonizingly real, the magnitude of the event is positively crippling.
A massive disaster requires massive response, and online giving makes it easy. But Good reminds us, “After the initial disaster relief, and the initial spike in donations, there will still be a lot of work to be done.”
Many of us feel paralyzed in the aftermath of Japan’s catastrophic earthquake and tsunami. As the number of dead or missing nears 22,000, the fate of the country’s nuclear reactors remains grave, and widespread images make the March 11 disaster agonizingly real, the magnitude of the event is positively crippling.
A massive disaster requires massive response, and online giving makes it easy. But Good reminds us, “After the initial disaster relief, and the initial spike in donations, there will still be a lot of work to be done.”
Hello friend, I’m in a bit of a bad situation right now and would really appreciate some assistance. You can definitely help without spending any money, so please take a minute to read this post!
What’s going on is that I am expecting a baby in August. His name is Finn and he’s adorable. Here’s a picture:
Obviously that’s an ultrasound, since he won’t be born for 2-3 more months, so you can’t really see his face or anything. Trust me, though, he’s adorable. His dad, unfortunately, got on some heavy drugs and took off when I was about four months pregnant and since he’s now a homeless drug addict who has disappeared into the great beyond, he is useless to do anything to help with this baby.
Which leaves me a single mother. I currently live with two roommates which keeps the cost of living affordable, but they need to move in August and I’m unable to come with them. Therefore I need to get a new apartment by August, which you may recall is the month that my precious baby child is due. Obviously, I need to be moved and have my place set up BEFORE Finn makes his grand entrance into the world, which means I’m pretty limited on time.
In case that wasn’t all fun enough, I’m a waitress. This is especially bad because since it’s a physical job that requires me to be on my feet for my entire shifts, there are only so many hours I can work at seven months pregnant. Plus, I will be medically obligated to go on maternity leave after Finn is born so there will be an entire month that I am physically unable to work. At the same time that I will be moving into my new apartment and paying more for rent.
My saving grace is that I write short comedy stories which are free to read BUT I do take donations on the site where I post them. I need to supplement my income with those donations in order to survive, especially in my current situation. The only problem is that my stories and website are still mostly undiscovered and lack of readers/views = lack of donations.
So please check out my stories and donate if you can, or signal boost and encourage others to do the same. Even if you aren’t personally able to spare anything (and I understand that money’s tight for almost everyone) just visiting the website or spreading the word would help immensely in getting me closer to making enough on donations to afford the basic costs of living, at least up until I’m able to return to a normal number of working hours.
If you wouldn’t mind helping out, it would really mean a lot to me (and my baby son, once he’s old enough to understand the concept of gratitude.)
LINKS Stories Writing Blog Facebook Donate (this link keeps breaking – the e-mail used to send a donation is jestersathenaeum@gmail.com)
Guys PLEASE signal boost this. I managed to move into my permanent apartment but between the cost of that and my parents suddenly demanding $600 out of spite, I have almost no savings left. I have to go on maternity leave in less than a month and with the number of hours I’m able to work in this condition I’m averaging about $100 a week. I can’t save up almost anything at that rate and there’s going to be 1-2 months where site donations are the ONLY form of income I’ll have to support myself and Finn. If you have any possible way to help spread the word and bring attention to this site, we REALLY need your help.
Continuing to spread this as much as I can while there’s still time, cause Finn’s due on August 18.
Hello friend, I’m in a bit of a bad situation right now and would really appreciate some assistance. You can definitely help without spending any money, so please take a minute to read this post!
What’s going on is that I am expecting a baby in August. His name is Finn and he’s adorable. Here’s a picture:
Obviously that’s an ultrasound, since he won’t be born for 2-3 more months, so you can’t really see his face or anything. Trust me, though, he’s adorable. His dad, unfortunately, got on some heavy drugs and took off when I was about four months pregnant and since he’s now a homeless drug addict who has disappeared into the great beyond, he is useless to do anything to help with this baby.
Which leaves me a single mother. I currently live with two roommates which keeps the cost of living affordable, but they need to move in August and I’m unable to come with them. Therefore I need to get a new apartment by August, which you may recall is the month that my precious baby child is due. Obviously, I need to be moved and have my place set up BEFORE Finn makes his grand entrance into the world, which means I’m pretty limited on time.
In case that wasn’t all fun enough, I’m a waitress. This is especially bad because since it’s a physical job that requires me to be on my feet for my entire shifts, there are only so many hours I can work at seven months pregnant. Plus, I will be medically obligated to go on maternity leave after Finn is born so there will be an entire month that I am physically unable to work. At the same time that I will be moving into my new apartment and paying more for rent.
My saving grace is that I write short comedy stories which are free to read BUT I do take donations on the site where I post them. I need to supplement my income with those donations in order to survive, especially in my current situation. The only problem is that my stories and website are still mostly undiscovered and lack of readers/views = lack of donations.
So please check out my stories and donate if you can, or signal boost and encourage others to do the same. Even if you aren’t personally able to spare anything (and I understand that money’s tight for almost everyone) just visiting the website or spreading the word would help immensely in getting me closer to making enough on donations to afford the basic costs of living, at least up until I’m able to return to a normal number of working hours.
If you wouldn’t mind helping out, it would really mean a lot to me (and my baby son, once he’s old enough to understand the concept of gratitude.)
LINKS Stories Writing Blog Facebook Donate (this link keeps breaking – the e-mail used to send a donation is jestersathenaeum@gmail.com)
Guys PLEASE signal boost this. I managed to move into my permanent apartment but between the cost of that and my parents suddenly demanding $600 out of spite, I have almost no savings left. I have to go on maternity leave in less than a month and with the number of hours I’m able to work in this condition I’m averaging about $100 a week. I can’t save up almost anything at that rate and there’s going to be 1-2 months where site donations are the ONLY form of income I’ll have to support myself and Finn. If you have any possible way to help spread the word and bring attention to this site, we REALLY need your help.
Continuing to spread this as much as I can while there’s still time, cause Finn’s due on August 18.
In addition to what’s mentioned in this link, we have some info to help folks make a plan to stay safe when leaving an abusive relationship, and when they can’t leave just yet: The Scarleteen Safety Plan
Seriously, I’ve only been able to skim this article so far, but I definitely plan on reading the whole thing later
If you’re being abused by your partner, and you’re reading this right now, then you have awe-inspiring strength.
You’re suffering, but you have the courage to seek out ideas on how to take care of yourself.
I’m guessing you haven’t come across many tips like these. When I was being abused, the only advice I found was about how to leave an abusive partner, or how to heal after you’ve left.
In this society we sometimes talk about abuse victims being strong after they leave, but frame them as weak before hand. I think that is so wrong. Living in an abusive relationship takes a strength that most people cannot even comprehend. you’re not weak because you stay. there are a million reasons why we stay because, frankly, abusers actively work to keep their victims trapped.
So know that if you’re in an abusive relationship right now as you read this, I think you are strong as fuck, and I am rooting hard as hell for you.
Honestly, if people feel even a little inclined to reblog this, I would appreciate it. I am not trying to guilt anyone, if you don’t reblog I won’t think you’re a horrible person, that’s totally your prerogative… But if these words can help even just one current victim of domestic violence… I would be so happy.
So many people can’t leave. So many. Please be safe.
In addition to what’s mentioned in this link, we have some info to help folks make a plan to stay safe when leaving an abusive relationship, and when they can’t leave just yet: The Scarleteen Safety Plan
Seriously, I’ve only been able to skim this article so far, but I definitely plan on reading the whole thing later
If you’re being abused by your partner, and you’re reading this right now, then you have awe-inspiring strength.
You’re suffering, but you have the courage to seek out ideas on how to take care of yourself.
I’m guessing you haven’t come across many tips like these. When I was being abused, the only advice I found was about how to leave an abusive partner, or how to heal after you’ve left.
In this society we sometimes talk about abuse victims being strong after they leave, but frame them as weak before hand. I think that is so wrong. Living in an abusive relationship takes a strength that most people cannot even comprehend. you’re not weak because you stay. there are a million reasons why we stay because, frankly, abusers actively work to keep their victims trapped.
So know that if you’re in an abusive relationship right now as you read this, I think you are strong as fuck, and I am rooting hard as hell for you.
Honestly, if people feel even a little inclined to reblog this, I would appreciate it. I am not trying to guilt anyone, if you don’t reblog I won’t think you’re a horrible person, that’s totally your prerogative… But if these words can help even just one current victim of domestic violence… I would be so happy.
So many people can’t leave. So many. Please be safe.
Something important, and serious, on my normally lighthearted geek blog- because it’s not okay.
Domestic abuse can happen to anyone, no matter their gender.
Stay safe, friends. <3
This doesn’t have nearly enough notes.
I’ve had male friends in horribly abusive relationship. It exists. I’ve had friends accused of being rapists (Proven false) because they tried to escape said relationship and the girl was upset about it. I’ve had male friends in relationships take physical abuse. I’ve seen so many women be controlling over their partners.
And don’t pull this ‘but we’re the miNORITYYYY!!!!!!!’ bs that tumblr likes to spout. A human hurting is a human hurting. Look for abuse in men as much as you do women. Men are much less likely to speak up about it because of societal dictums on how men should act. (’Man up’, ‘don’t show emotion’, etc.)
Too whatever number of male followers I have….Just for you dudes! 😀
Something important, and serious, on my normally lighthearted geek blog- because it’s not okay.
Domestic abuse can happen to anyone, no matter their gender.
Stay safe, friends. <3
This doesn’t have nearly enough notes.
I’ve had male friends in horribly abusive relationship. It exists. I’ve had friends accused of being rapists (Proven false) because they tried to escape said relationship and the girl was upset about it. I’ve had male friends in relationships take physical abuse. I’ve seen so many women be controlling over their partners.
And don’t pull this ‘but we’re the miNORITYYYY!!!!!!!’ bs that tumblr likes to spout. A human hurting is a human hurting. Look for abuse in men as much as you do women. Men are much less likely to speak up about it because of societal dictums on how men should act. (’Man up’, ‘don’t show emotion’, etc.)
Too whatever number of male followers I have….Just for you dudes! 😀
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