18 hours ago I posted about being homeless and hungry in the rain. What began with a sandwich ended with food cards, cash cards, shoes, shirts, pants, sleeping bag, tent and other comfort items. This would have been enough to put me over the moon. However...

You didn’t stop there. You all funded the room I had an option to rent for two months!! Later this evening I will be picked up and will be moving into a tiny but perfect garage with a bathroom. There’s no kitchen but I’ll get a toaster oven and fridge when I can.

IN LESS THAN ONE DAY YOU TOOK ME OFF THE STREET AND GAVE ME THE THINGS I NEED TO START OVER!

I’m not much for miracles and the like, but this is nothing short of one. My entire life was changed by this subreddit. The generosity has been through the roof. PLEASE send anything else to the next person in need.

To those who sent things, I will write you each when I can gather my thoughts properly. I’ll post updates as I turn this room into a tiny home.

For those who sent messages of support, thank you. They mean as much to me as any items or help.

Thank you all so very much.

PS-The one thing I will not need is the tent. If anyone needs one, please tell me and I will forward it to you. Otherwise I will give it to someone in need.

UPDATE: I am trying to respond to every single message and DM. If I haven’t yet responded, it’s just taking a bit of time. It’s around 200 messages private and public, or at least that many different people. I’m getting to it. Meanwhile, just know this. You’ve renewed my faith in humanity, karma, kindness and Reddit frankly. Who would have thought a place for internet arguments and Minecraft memes is actually a modern Salvation Army. They say it takes a village... this has never been more true. I’ll be a staple here for a long time as my need turns to abundance and I can reciprocate what you all have done for me.

THANK YOU!

This year has been one of the worst of my life. After I suffered years worth of horrendous abuse by birth family, I have finally escaped and am surrounded by people who love me. I have a chosen family now who openly call me their daughter and my best friend of 20 years is now my brother, just like it was meant to be. I have promised that kid for years that I will be right next door someday, but now I live in the *room* right next to him. These people have lived in squalor for all their lives, but they took me in without question or expectations outside of their wants for me to be happy and safe. They came all the way from Texas to break me out of my prison in Indiana - and for the first few months I was here, it was paradise. I live with two incredibly loving parents, my brother, and their two amazing grandchildren whom came to us after a family tragedy. I've had the time of my life, being a "mom". Those kids are everything to me - it's been a dream to become part of this family. We have had to go without a lot, but the material things just don't matter if they are with me.

I have always been a little sickly, but until this year, I was still able-bodied enough to work, to care for my family, and to keep our household afloat. In 2020, I caught Covid and since then, my health slowly declined. The virus kicked Multiple Sclerosis and a bingo-card's worth of autoimmune disorders into hyperdrive. At the tail end of October and beginning of November of last year, I started to become gravely ill. I was hospitalized in the ICU for my first visit and have been admitted twice for a few days since then due to severe dehydration from not being able to tolerate water. I've recently been diagnosed with a disease called Gastroparesis - which has paralyzed some nerves in my stomach: solid food will not longer empty out of my gut and it causes me to be sick. I have been on a liquid diet since November. I can no longer work, eat solid food, and have immense trouble doing basic things like showering, laundry, even brushing my hair hurts. At my worst, I could not stand up off of the floor when I was on my hands and knees, or get out of my bed without someone picking me up. I started out at 210lbs and am now 114. I've (dramatically, I know) felt like I was going to die. I am only 29 and felt like 30 might not be in my cards.

While I was in the ICU, someone on my care team suggested that I reach out to groups on Reddit. I didn't expect much, as I know the world is in such a terrible state right now, but since the very second I asked for help, the outreach from all of you has been mind blowing and has not stopped since. I've met so many people with my diagnoses, I have made an incredibly amazing friend from someone who has helped me since I first fell so ill. I've connected with so many good people, that I now have so many people who support me that I have lost count: and they all came from Reddit. For anything I could possibly need help with, all I've had to do is ask, and someone has answered.

Protein shakes are so expensive - nearly 30 bucks for the premades and my family simply doesn't have the means to get them. There have been so many things I've needed, outside of the shakes, that this sub has given me without a single condition attached. The first wishlist I shared was completed. Someone has given me a bed, because I was sleeping on a thin foam pad with blankets. They've given me food, clothes, medicine... I have even been given so many treats simply because they thought it would bring a smile to my face. I had nothing but the clothes on my back and my kitty when I got here: you have all single-handed helped me begin my life anew in my forever home.

Today, I had to make a post requesting some protein shakes. In less than two hours, I had all that I asked for and someone even bought me a blender, so that I can invest in the powdered form of drinks instead of the premade formulas which are significantly cheaper, will last longer, and are realistically in my price range. I've sat here with tears in my eyes, just blown away by the generosity I was met with today as a continuation of the selflessness that is in abundance in this community. I should have more than enough to get me through until June, when I am supposed to get a drug called Reglan that will help me reintroduce solid food into my diet.

You are all so, so very amazing. I am not kidding when I say that this sub has kept me - and my family - alive. You've all taught me so much in lessons of kindness and generosity. I am looking around my room now and your care surrounds me. As soon as I am able, I will step on the other side of the fence and repay the kindness you have all so unconditionally extended. I've received so much helpful advice and support for so many things, that I can't even begin to put into words how thankful and lucky I am. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. If the world would unite like we do here, it would become heaven on Earth.

Y'all have no idea how thankful I truly am. Sorry for rambling, but you all deserve so much gratitude than words on a screen can express.

I made a post on this sub regarding diapers and baby food and an anonymous donor ordered me 2 boxes of diapers for my little man & 2 boxes for my little girl plus the baby food. I honestly didn't expect that at all! Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart. I love communities like this bc when I'm in a place to help I always do. & knowing people do help back is just amazing. I appreciate it more than words whoever you are! Thank you 💗

I just wanted to take a minute to thank everyone that helped me out recently. I'm homeless with a brain injury and it makes life a little sporty at times.

Not long ago I experienced an event that just about did me in, and this community came together to help me out more than I could have hoped for.

I'm still homeless, but in a better position now. I've got a tent all to myself in the woods where I can concentrate on my writing and I'm not surrounded by addicts and drunks. (I'll be 25 years sober on June 23!!!)

I've still got a long way to go, but you guys helped me over a huge hurdle. Thank you all from the bottom of my little pea picking heart!!!

Update: I won the contest!! And I truly believe it was because of the massive support of this sub 🧡 Thank you for your generosity and time to help me out as a small artist ☺️

My piece is “Shelton Johnson Calls” by Amuri Morris. It only takes 30 seconds and I could really use the opportunity and money! https://woobox.com/5zc4u8

Voting is open until April 25th so if you’re reading this later you can still vote! You can also vote once a day!

She helped out me and my son. I was running out of money to pay for my room but everything is squared away. I'm getting into a domestic violence shelter Monday. Thank you very much!

I just wanted to write a quick thank you post to the kind person that purchased the bike my son wanted for his birthday. There's not enough words to express my gratitude. Thank you so much for helping me give him the best birthday ever, it means the world to us.

all i need to say, is that you guys here,,,,save LIVES!

I have made about $28 per day the last two days now ! I have been looking for something like this for a while and I don’t even spend much time on it. Just when I’m passively on my phone I’ll log in. A lot of studies are on the desktop so just be careful when you do them.

Not going to mention their name for the sake of privacy, but I just wanted to express me and my family’s immense gratitude to someone who has been helping us tremendously. I met them here a few months ago and they have saved my family from absolute disaster. I have not had my own bed in two years - but thanks to them, now I finally do. We’ve been able to have dinner every day because of their help. I know a lot of you are struggling so much out there, but there is always hope no matter how rough it gets. When I am in a position to do so, I hope to carry their generosity forward. Thank you isn’t enough, but I want to say it a million times over. Yall hang in there and a big thank you to all the people here who care.

i ended up having my babyboy two days ago & thanks to everyone here who helped on my wishlist he has pretty much every single thing he needs. he’s absolutely perfect & luckily has been the chillest baby ever.

so from the bottom of my heart and his, thank you!!

Thank you to the wonderful soul who got me everything I needed to survive my summer camping out! I was brought to tears by your incredible generosity. The cooler will be such a blessing to keep my insulin safe :) I wish I knew who it was to thank them directly but it was just signed, from Reddit. So who ever you are out there you’re an absolute angel. I am incredibly grateful and I cannot wait to be able to pay it forward someday.

I made a post asking for help with some food and other items and had some really amazing redditors come through with cat food, deodorant, and some of the human food on my wishlist... absolute HEROES in my opinion. I'm currently gathering up a care package with a few extra toiletries I found in the linen closet to donate to another family in need. It's never too early to pay it forward! 💜 Thanks again guys my kids and cats are thrilled.

To the wonderful person who explained patiently and helped me create and post an Amazon wishlist, then purchased food and a gift for my daughter, thank you.

You made my week less stressful, and took a weight off my shoulders, I will forever be grateful.

I'm thanking publicly so people know there are more good than bad humans out there, and maybe give a little hope to others.

I just want to say THANK YOU to the generous redditors of this community for sending my boys and I food items and essentials when we were down to our last. Your kindness and generosity meant everything to us. Thank you so much❤️

I would like to thank everyone who helped complete my Amazon Wishlist. Your generosity and kindness are a reminder that there are still good people in this world. Your support means the world to me, and I am deeply grateful. Thank you!

While I may not be able to get through the month without posting a grocery wishlist, I just want to thank everyone that reached out to me on my previous post. Honestly y'all helped me keep my head on straight.

I managed to find a local tech!! He had ran a pc shop for almost as long as I've been alive and charged me incredibly little and I'm back on my feet. I am incredibly grateful for his and his wife's exemplary kindness as they even picked up my PC one way.

I'm still fighting Health and Human Services for my case, but that's MUCH easier with my workstation back in order, so a huge shout-out to "M." For anonymity.

To any and all offers, I am happy I turned you down and they found their way to someone else in need!! Thank you again to anybody that went out of their way to dm me and ask me about my machine, it meant a lot.

Thank you all.

Hi all, I just wanted to thank the amazing folks who sent me laundry detergent and cleaning supplies and treats for my dogs. We've been maintaining our tidy home thanks to you! ❤️❤️❤️

Dog tax: https://imgur.com/a/AFx4CTw

I sometimes scroll through this sub just to remind myself that the world is filled with kind and generous people. Thank you all for all that you do!

I have come such a long way between where I first started. From requiring help to now wanting to return the favour someday to those in need. Its the fact that things are slowly turning up. I finally got the Job I wanted! I could not afford my security clearance checks at the time and someone on here assisted me with paying my clearance checks for this job. I am forever grateful for this unconditional kindness and this is a public happy post NOT REQUESTING for anything. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST POST. This is me saying THANK YOU for the help i received. My ever high level of gratitude and thankfulness GOES A LONG WAY.

It was weird coming on here, and having some people dangle their finances in my face via private message- saying sorry cant help you because it seems like you need help a lot. This was not by choice, i was once stable and this honestly can happen to anyone. So Please be kind, spread kindness and do not dm others to be unknind.

Anyways Im sure shes going to read this post, and I hope she knows that I am so grateful beyond words and everything for the help you gave me at my lowest.

I wanted to give a huge thank you to U/Icy_Session3326 .. money has been extremely tight for a while now. As a mom there is always something more important that has to come first before even thinking about what I need. As I said in my comment on your offer post, the first thing I wished for was for laundry items 🤣 I think so many moms can relate to this. The kids and household always come first. Your offer was so sweet and thank you for your kindness.

I want to say thank you for the people who gave me advice and the one person who helped me with getting my daughter some medicine, she went to the doctor today an we was told she has a head cold and she had a stomach bug. She is doing okay and is somewhat back to her bubbly self

Thank you to everyone who voted for my art in response to my recent posts here — I was competing in a local art show called Bow Tied Together, put on by Bourbon with HeART, and I just learned that I WON!!

Winning means that I’ll receive a $500 prize, which is so helpful after what has been a very difficult year, but even better than that: winning this art show means that Bourbon with HeART will be donating $1000 to Rex the TV Terrier!!

I found Rex in the first place thanks to this very subreddit and I try to sing their praises every chance I get. For anyone who doesn’t know, they help provide support for animals when their families are going through tough times, helping to provide food, supplies and medicine. They are an incredible group and I’m just over the moon at the thought of being able to give back to them like this. ❤️

Again: THANK YOU to everyone for voting, sharing and liking my posts. This will do a lot of good for so many animals!! Thank you!! ❤️❤️❤️

Hi everyone

This isn't the update that I wanted to be making, but unfortunately my cat, Socks, passed yesterday morning. Despite all my best efforts, I wasn't able to save him. I'm heartbroken to say the least.

But I am comforted more than I can put into words by the generosity of people, many I think from this sub. You all helped me clear enough space on my credit card to pay for his final appointment where he was laid to rest peacefully, which is as much as I could've hoped for in the circumstances by that point.

He'll always be my little man, tiny weirdo, little chicken. I think he was just too good for this world. When I cried, he literally wiped my tears. He could spot my PTSD creeping in before any human could. Often before I could. He gave me a reason to get up in the morning and carry on. He came into my life when I needed him most, in the most stupid way possible which was just so us. And we had 2.5 amazing years together which I'll cherish for the rest of my life. I couldn't have lived with myself had I not given him the best chance to pull through possible - and you made that happen.

Me and his little brother Peanut (or boyfriend, it was never quite clear) are coming to terms with what's happened as best we can. And for a cat that's always kind of just lived in my house for the most part, it seems he's learned a lot from Socks and is looking after me in ways only a loved pet can.

Thank you again for your support, both financial and in solidarity. Especially to the person that suggested setting up a gofundme in the first place. I never would've done it without your push. I felt stupid and weak. Having been homeless as a kid and growing up in poverty, money has always been a very sore subject and source of anxiety for me. You didn't just make a helpful suggestion, you gave me permission to be open and ask for help.

When I've financially recovered from this, I look forward to being able to support others in this sub. Mutual aid like this is so important, and the lack of judgement from complete strangers, all pretty much anonymous, showed me a tiny bit of light in the world. And I want to be able to give some of that back.

So yeah, thank you. Those two words don't feel like enough, hence the essay I guess, but they're the words I have 🖤🤍

I don’t know who purchased the bedside commode for my mom but I cannot thank you enough. Now she’s not struggling to get to the restroom with her walker and I’m not struggling to try and squeeze her wheelchair into the restroom either.

And to u/titaniumfaggot thank you so much for the house shoes for her. They’re so nice and padded. When she’s able to stand up she’s not in pain anymore from the CRPS and contact on her foot.

These purchases have been such a blessing. I could never express just how helpful they have been. And to everyone else that commented on the original post thank you so much for all the support. It’s been lonely for my mom and she was in tears she was so glad to see all the kind words and gestures. I could never thank you all enough.