Megan

I have a phenomenal teacher.

Somehow, this person whose life has been so vastly different from my own, has helped me understand my place in this world, my own human experience, and the responsibilities I have for leaving this place better than I found it.

Every day their writing challenges me. Sometimes it feels shocking, being confronted with words and thoughts I’ve never encountered before. Those are the days I need to sit with what’s being offered, and understand my internal reactions to it.

I wish this post was about sharing this person with you, their ideals, their incredible wisdom.

But I can’t. Rhizome is currently leaving an abusive home, and needs funds to get a new home within the month. This means there isn’t time for each of us to get acquainted with their writing before sending our support. Without our help, Rhizome and their kid will be homeless by the end of the month.

Rhizome needs to start over from scratch, with their youngest son. He’s a neuro-spicy teenager who is just now picking up the tools he needs to self-regulate in a world built for neurotypicals. It is critical for him to continue having his parent’s protection and guidance as he grows through his challenges–as a Black teen, his life depends on it.

It is my hope that enough folks will chip in that Rhizome can find a safe home for their family, and to even have enough space for a little garden to aid in their healing journey. 

They need rental deposits, moving costs, a few months of runway on the rent while they find employment, household goods, and pay for some repairs to their only mode of transportation – a moped. They will also need to cover all living, prescription and dental expenses for themself and their son.

My hope is also that with this safety, they will be able to use their voice, loud and clear, to continue making this planet a better place to exist.

It feels quite overwhelming to embark on leaving abuse, and the logistics may seem impossible. But together we can provide this safety net for Rhizome as they take these courageous next steps. Join me in helping them find their way.