Indigo De Souza launches GoFundMe after losing her home & belongings to Hurricane Helene

Indigo De Souza lost her home and belongings in Hurricane Helene, and she’s launched a GoFundMe to replace what was lost. She writes:

It’s hard to ask for help at a time when everyone around me is in need of so much help. But here I am, and I have to accept that.

My home and all of my belongings were destroyed by hurricane Helene.

I do not want to abandon this place— these mountains that I’ve known all my life — this community that has held me so fully.
I want to stay here, continue building a life here,,, I want to be a part of this place forever, no matter how broken it is.

I am raising this money to replace the world of things I’ve lost. And most importantly, the equipment I am so used to leaning on for making music — things that keep me alive, and allow me to work from home. I am starting from ground zero.

I am deeply appreciative of any support and love I’ve received and continue to receive from friends/family/strangers/organizations I’ve worked with and played for.

Before the hurricane I was / have been dealing with a lot of mental health issues. I have been on different medications— I have been in and out of groups and programs.
It has been incredibly difficult for me to perform/navigate the world of live music while dealing with my brain and the way it fights me in every moment.
But I will not give up. I have been performing since I was 11 years old, and it has allowed me to build emotionally cathartic spaces for strangers in mass. It has allowed me to create community wherever I go. It has brought me purpose and faith in humanity/connection.

I am struggling right now— emotionally/physically/mentally– in ways that are completely new.

It doesn’t feel great to have to reach out for support in this way. But I am learning to live in the reality of the thing,,, and this is where I’m at.

Again, thank you for any support given.
Anything helps right now,, even just your thoughts.
You are the reason there is recovery and growth ahead.

I love you.
Every single one of you, I love.
Thank you.

You can visit her GoFundMe and donate here.

Indigo had previously cancelled events following the hurricane, and shared photos of the damage to her home, as well as organizations to donate to. She also contributed a track to hurricane relief benefit Cardinals at the Window: A Benefit for Flood Relief in Western North Carolina, which you can purchase on Bandcamp.

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