thenegrospeaksofrivers:

thenegrospeaksofrivers:

Hi, there. I’m R.

This is my family’s Amazon wish list. If you’re able, please help us by getting something off it.

It’s comprised of things that would make our lives a lot easier but that we can’t justify spending money on ourselves because: 1) our income is tiny and we have a three year old to support, and 2) every bit of “extra” money we get goes into savings to cover immigration fees/expenses to insure our family remains together in this hellscape of violent borders. 

I am a Black, chronically ill genderweird lesbian and my partner is a Jewish, disabled trans woman. We’re pretty used to existing in the margins, and it can be an uncomfortable place. These little bits and bobs are as much a part of our getting on and survival as food and shelter. 

Again, here is our wish list. Your help is deeply appreciated. 

I also have a separate book wish list just for myself. Books are too expensive to buy at the rate I read them, and our local library is ridiculously underfunded and rarely has what I need. I’m a writer, and the items  on this list are mostly for research.

Hey. My feet are kind of in a state of emergency due to persistent athlete’s foot, and as a diabetic this is extremely dangerous. If you have the means, I hope you’ll consider getting a few things to help me combat this (soft wool socks, anti-fungals, urea cream). My family also has only one cereal bowl at the moment and one large drinking glass. Your contributions help us scrape by. Please share/reblog if you can. Infinite thanks.

Again, here is our wish list.