July 13, 2026
I am an autistic person in a vulnerable situation, seeking sponsorship to achieve my dreams
Like, share, and — if you can — make a donation so I can pursue my dreams.
By Higgor Araújo
1 min read
Well, here I am again, asking for help where apparently no one is able to assist me. I've come here countless times crying out for help; it feels like talking to a brick wall. Some friends do help, sure, but I can't seem to reach the people I really need help from — I just can't get through to them.
My depressive episodes have been intensifying; I stopped taking my medication due to a manic episode, and my OCD has been flaring up badly, too. Meltdowns at work have forced me to take numerous sick leaves; I even tried to quit but changed my mind — if things are hard with a paycheck, imagine how they'd be without one. If I just sat around waiting for a miracle, the frustration would be even worse.
Last night, I discovered that my college enrollment had been locked — this was a tuition-free program. They replaced the center's advisor, and the new one didn't notify us about the re-enrollment period. I ended my Sunday sobbing uncontrollably; there goes another college opportunity. But is it really my fault? I work at a grocery store, I write every day, I have to take care of the house, and I have a little dog with leishmaniasis whose final days on earth are numbered — and there's nothing I can do. I don't even have the money to pay for the treatment that could save her.
The last time I asked for help here on Medium, I felt like absolute trash; no one listened, no one cared, and I even had to hear things like "stop asking for help, it'll drive people away," you know? One of my most obvious autistic traits has always been an inability to decipher social codes — this situation is a prime example. I can't wrap my head around the idea of being shattered inside yet having to pretend I'm okay; every word I type is steeped in blood and tears, so I couldn't just come here and talk about something else.
If you can help me, I'd be incredibly grateful; I've included a link below where you can find out how to make a donation.
Link: https://bit.ly/49EnX8K
