Update on my housing options after the divorce

Pittsburgh Lesbian Correspondents Blog

So the divorce trial approaches. That’s hard. It is even harder to think about what comes next. Appeals. Will I be able to fund them? Will I have a place to live that’s safe and secure? Am I going to have any agency in my life again? Today marks three years since I launched my […]

I need $400 to reach current mini-fundraising goal

Another update – $250 to reach the goal! UPDATE – now just $300 to go thanks to Amy! While I still need help with my general Legal and Living Expenses Crowdfund, I have a mini-goal. Essentially, I need $560 to pay for a mobile video kit and to be Meta verified by Facebook and Instagram. […]

Kindness is more than money

Time is ticking away until the trial. A lot is happening behind the scenes, both mundane and intriguing. I have a specific request – two tools to help my blog be more sustainable and thus less likely to be a casualty of this situation. I need two things * ‘kit’ of simple equipment to make videos […]

Losing my health insurance in a divorce might break me

It’s Saturday night. I’m watching The Devil Wears Prada 2 while sipping cranberry juice. Exciting times. Here’s my regular crowdfund update. First witness interview yesterday. It went well, but left me pondering if there is any win/win scenario. Why do either of us have to lose? #idealism The court scheduled the trial for Oct 20 […]

Republican Congressman Supported by Trump Misuses Image of Scranton Drag Artist in Attack Ad. Lady Lydia Is Fighting Back.

This post caught my eye this morning. A political billboard in the Scranton area included an image of a drag artist – without their consent. This is the campaign team of Congressman Rob Bresnahan. He represents the District in the8th Congressional District. The district includes Wayne County, Lackawanna County, Luzerne County, Monroe County, and Pike […]

Q&A with Director of the Pittsburgh Center for Disability Justice about Mutual Aid

Recently, I asked some of the folx in my personal circle to help me with my ‘Living and Legal Expenses Fund’ by reaching out to individuals – their friends, family, coworkers, etc. It has been nearly three years of my asking my networks to help me with no end in sight. I’ve exhausted my networks. […]

Help Me

A black cat stretched out on green grass. He is looking at the camera.

For nearly three years, I’ve been appealing to you to help fund my legal and living expenses. Since events of August 2023, I’ve been totally reliant on my SSDI check of $1500. When I got myself home again after six months of homelessness, we set up a cohabitation arrangement which made it necessary for me […]

Five Reasons to Donate to My Living and Legal Expenses

I made a longer video explaining things in detail, but then decided to tighten it up to these five reasons. I really, really need your help.

Being poor is a lot of work. And the pay isn’t that great ….

Yesterday, I gave some thought to legal and living expenses. It seems the reasons I set it up, the intentions behind your gifts, and the expenses I covered should be a source of shame for me. There’s no shame in asking for help. No shame in accepting help. No lack of transparency – I’m an […]

Perchance, Manchester house is the solution to my problems?

There’s a house on my block that was recently renovated, not restored. It has been on and off the market. The current asking price is $284,000. The house is 1300 square feet with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and an office. Plus living room and kitchen. I could store the entire pet food pantry in one […]