My name's Kol. I'm a disabled intersex Jewish plural enby in an unsafe situation. I'm a severely underpaid caregiver in a dangerous and racist small town.
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I work overnights for a very volatile woman. She's very prone to s/h. I've had to stay awake on suicide watch as ordered by my boss to make sure nothing happens. I've had to physically stop her from ending her life.
I've had to walk into her apartment after her breakdowns and clean up blood off the walls and counters and her power chair. I've been hit, slapped and screamed at for doing my job. I know that kinda comes with the field but I'm paid a $25 flat rate for all of this.
I repeat I am not paid hourly.
Missing one day of work = $25 out my paycheck that I can't get back. Day staff here have all quit and I'm the only night staff for this woman so I can't call in sick really.
I've missed three days- all of them being due to health issues. As I write this now, I'm in pain due to getting used to a medication + flare ups. But I can't miss anymore days.
My boss says if I miss one more day I could be fired.
I need this money to afford my medication (mainly ones that help w/ my hallucinations) and take care of my cat. I can't quit or afford to be fired.
As for the town, it's full of creepy, racist, rapey old men. I've been catcalled, hit on and almost abducted . I work nights so I walk to work then.
I shouldn't be scared to leave my own house!
I have no money to go anywhere else and can't quit my job. Not many places are hiring and those that are have hours + grunt work I can NOT handle as a disabled person.
Donations to my Paypal and/or spreading the word would be appreciated yall!
https://www.paypal.me/APreston781