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MashedBex | trying to kick cancer's ass @bexmashaba.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

if you don’t know me, hi, i’m Bex & i have stage 2C GIST (gastrointestinal stromal tumor). i am currently unhoused and i need assistance to pay for the security deposit + rent for a room in a shared house. i am very deep in medical debt & credit card debt and have 2 evictions on my record.

White, black and red colours on image that reads:

BEXS BILLS
URGENT
Rebeka is a Black NB Cancer patient. They have been diagnosed with Stage 2a Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST) in 2024.
Due to the severity of their symptoms & frequency of treatment they are unable to work.
They need to pay for cancer treatment, hospital bills & medication.
They were dependent on SNAP benefits.
They are living from hand to mouth and they are not getting the proper rest & their treatments/appointments are often delayed due to lack of funds/ having to wait for mutual aid funds.
If you're in a position to help Bex, please do so by contributing to their bills using the payment links in the post!

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MashedBex | trying to kick cancer's ass @bexmashaba.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

hello friends, with a heavy heart, i ask for your support. i’m super behind on all of my bills: may hospital minimum: $670 still needed (URGENT ‼️) june hospital minimum: $1224 oncologist arrears: $672 anaesthetist for previous surgery: $912 (missed 2 payments) other needs: food painkillers

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MashedBex | trying to kick cancer's ass @bexmashaba.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

hello friends, with a heavy heart, i ask for your support. i’m super behind on all of my bills: hospital minimum: $1224 oncologist arrears: $672 anaesthetist for previous procedure: $912 (missed 2 payments) ⬇️ urgent coming up: (due 1 june) rent: $750 june hospital minimum: $1224 utilities: $110

(Credit to @msbeaeli.bsky.social for image)

Colours: red, white and black

Text:
“BEXS BILLS
URGENT
Rebeka is a Black NB Cancer patient. They have been diagnosed with Stage 2a Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST) in 2024.
Due to the severity of their symptoms & frequency of treatment they are unable to work.
They need to pay for cancer treatment, hospital bills & medication.
They were dependent on SNAP benefits.
They are living from hand to mouth and they are not getting the proper rest & their treatments/appointments are often delayed due to lack of funds/ having to wait for mutual aid funds.
If you're in a position to help Bex, please do so by contributing to their bills using the payment links in the post!

17 MAY 2026
IMMEDIATE NEED: $1224
OTHER OVERDUE BILLS/NEEDS: $15 525”

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MashedBex | trying to kick cancer's ass @bexmashaba.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

received 86c! thank you ❤️ if you have a few odd cents hanging around, please throw it my way 🙏🏽

paypal notification via email reads:

"Amount
$0,86 USD"

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MashedBex | trying to kick cancer's ass @bexmashaba.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

already receiving some bits ❤️ thank you very much ❤️ can we keep it going?

paypal notification reads:

"$0,97 USD
Hope this helps [heart emoji]"

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MashedBex | trying to kick cancer's ass @bexmashaba.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

hi, rebeka here! this is the amount that needs to be paid in full before i can continue with the rest of the radiation treatment. i have already paid $5209 thanks to several donations from this community & from my doctors. i am so close to getting the care i need to fight this tumor 🙏🏽❤️

Radiation therapy bill reads:

RADIATION RX
MHS Insurance Payment
Total Adjustments Insurance/Other
$1,508.00
-$220.37
-$22,367.60

$30,214.00
-$22,587.97
$7,626.03
$31,009.00
-$23,332.97
$7,676.03

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MashedBex | trying to kick cancer's ass @bexmashaba.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

URGENT!! without radiation therapy, the tumour will continue to progress. the oral TKI medication i've been taking has proved to be ineffective (which may be because i missed so many doses because i could not afford the medication)

pink, white and blue image has the following text:
"BEX'S BILLS"
"Rebeka is a Black NB Cancer patient. They have been diagnosed with Stage 2a Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST).
Due to the severity of their symptoms & frequency of treatment they are unable to work."
"They need to pay for cancer treatment, hospital bills & medication.
They are currently appealing their lapsed SNAP benefits and therefore need even more financial support."
"In addition, they are at risk of getting evicted because they are behind with rent.
If you're in a position to help Bex, please do so by contributing to their bills using the payment links in the post!"

"IMMEDIATE NEED: $1301"

"Rebeka has only one relative, as both their parents have passed and they have no connection with distant family.
This means they have very little emotional and financial support as they go through this difficult time in their life."

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MashedBex | trying to kick cancer's ass @bexmashaba.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

yes, and my SNAP benefits have lapsed. i've appealed & waiting for an outcome i'm so behind on everything

Snap benefit status says:

"Case Details
Here is your benefits/services information as of 08/07/2025."

"Case Category SNAP"

"Case Status Denied"

Benefit Amount

N/A

Certification Start Date

N/A

Certification End Date

N/A

Last Benefit was issued on

2025-06-28 02:50:53.0

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MashedBex | trying to kick cancer's ass @bexmashaba.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

hello friends i'm not doing great in terms of health, but i scraped tg the energy i have to come & ask for support ❤️ my immediate needs are: transport to radiation: $300 prescription: $197 partial rent overdue: $390 food: $100 min hospital repayment (sept): $434 paypal.me/thelongestroad

pink, blue and white graphic says:

"BEX'S BILLS"
"Rebeka is a Black NB Cancer patient. They have been diagnosed with Stage 2a Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST).
Due to the severity of their symptoms & frequency of treatment they are unable to work."
"They need to pay for cancer treatment, hospital bills & medication.
They are currently appealing their lapsed SNAP benefits and therefore need even more financial support.
"In addition, they are at risk of getting evicted because they are behind with rent.
If you're in a position to help Bex, please do so by contributing to their bills using the payment links in the post!"
"IMMEDIATE NEED: $1390"
"Rebeka has only one relative, as both their parents have passed and they have no connection with distant family.
This means they have very little emotional and financial support as they go through this difficult time in their life."

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MashedBex | trying to kick cancer's ass @bexmashaba.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

hello friends i'm not having the best week in terms of health, but i scraped tg the energy i have to come & ask for support ❤️ my immediate needs are: transport to radiation- $300 prescription- $197 partial rent overdue- $390 food- $100 min hospital repayment (sept)- $434 paypal.me/thelongestroad

blue, white and pink graphic mutual aid poster reads:
"BEX'S BILLS"
"Rebeka is a Black NB Cancer patient. They have been diagnosed with Stage 2a Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST).
Due to the severity of their symptoms & frequency of treatment they are unable to work.
They need to pay for cancer treatment, hospital bills & medication.
They are currently appealing their lapsed SNAP benefits and therefore need even more financial support.
In addition, they are at risk of getting evicted because they are behind with rent.
If you're in a position to help Bex, please do so by contributing to their bills using the payment links in the post!"

"IMMEDIATE NEED: $1390"

In smaller text: "Rebeka has only one relative, as both their parents have passed and they have no connection with distant family.
This means they have very little emotional and financial support as they go through this difficult time in their life."

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MashedBex | trying to kick cancer's ass @bexmashaba.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

received 38c! thank you ❤️ every single cent makes a difference. if you have a few cents that you won't be needing, please toss it my way. these bits add up and it's better than 0 contributions for several hours/days

Paypal app notification says:

"+ $0,38
24 Aug"

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MashedBex | trying to kick cancer's ass @bexmashaba.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

i'm appealing my suspended snap benefits. this is the second time they've suspended my benefits in 2 years. i'm so tired of all of the admin that comes with battling cancer. if you can spare anything to make the next few weeks of radiation therapy easier for me, i'd appreciate it so much ❤️

Case Details
Here is your benefits/services information as of 08/07/2025.

Case Category

SNAP

Case Status

Denied

Benefit Amount

N/A

[REDACTED]

Certification Start Date

N/A

Certification End Date

N/A

Last Benefit was issued on

2025-06-28 02:50:53.0

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MashedBex | trying to kick cancer's ass @bexmashaba.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

currently at 15%! thanks to contributions from some of my biggest supporters, one of whom is my doctor ❤️ i'm literally alive bc you all actively choose to support me ❤️ can we get to 30% asap? my oncologist is still negotiating with the facility to accept 30% for now, so i'd like to have it ready.

My Kofi Donation meter reads:

"Radiation Therapy
15% of $7627 goal"

"Donate"

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MashedBex | trying to kick cancer's ass @bexmashaba.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

my oncologist made this happen. he's the kindest soul, but he is young & is queer so he deals with so much shit from the other specialists & doctors. i don't know if i can get the money together to pay the remaining $7600, but this gives me hope ❤️

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MashedBex | trying to kick cancer's ass @bexmashaba.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

i'm begging for assistance to get the medication i need and to pay the minimum to my oncologist so that i can schedule an appointment. i've applied for several financial assistance programs (both government and ngo). every single one rejected. please help 🙏🏽

Screenshot reads:

"Ochsner Health System
Case #[redacted]
Submitted on 3/17/2025
Guarantor #[redacted]
Your application was reviewed for the following programs:
OHS Financial Assistance
]outcome:] Not eligible"

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MashedBex | trying to kick cancer's ass @bexmashaba.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

so far, i've received about $98 ❤️ thank you so much for your offer, but please don't go out of your budget to contribute 🙏🏽 - i'm hoping that if a larger amount of people contribute little bits, i can make it to $640 ❤️

Payments summarized:

"14 April 2025

Payment - Completed + $32.20

Payment - Completed + $47.12

Payment - Completed + $18.64"

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MashedBex | trying to kick cancer's ass @bexmashaba.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

thank you so much to every single person who has contributed so far. i hope this portrays how even 77c can make a difference. do you have 50c or a $ that you could spare? please send it 🙏🏽 +/- $1330 still needed landlord said i have until noon to pay the rent or he's issuing a final notice 😰

Paypal statement with payments received:

Reads:
"4 April 2025"
"Payment received. + $20.00
Payment received+ $25.00
Payment received+ 0.77
Payment received+ $3.00
Payment received+ $12.00
Payment received+ $11.05
Payment received+ $18.64
Payment received+ $23.39
Payment received + $23.39"

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MashedBex | trying to kick cancer's ass @bexmashaba.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

received 22c! thank you ❤️ every single cent makes a difference. if you have a few cents that you won't be needing, please throw it my way. these bits add up and it's better than 0 contributions for several days

Paypal notice reads:

"$0.22
Payment received"

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MashedBex | trying to kick cancer's ass @bexmashaba.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

$3800 has been paid so far- thanks to generous donors here on bsky & at the hospital (a handful of doctors & nurses chipped in quite a bit) i won't be able to pay for any part of this until i can recover & hopefully start working again

RESECTION PROCEDURE, DRESSING,
Proposed date: 12/9/2024
Rebeka M. Mashaba
DATE OF BIRTH
SUMMARY
This section contains a summary of the estimated
You Pay 26,644.75
Charge Detail
This section contains the expected charges used to on similar past procedures and the information we different from the expected charges listed here.
A discount of 10% may be available if your estimate.

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MashedBex | trying to kick cancer's ass @bexmashaba.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

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MashedBex | trying to kick cancer's ass @bexmashaba.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

URGENT MUTUAL AID / SURGERY COSTS i managed to arrange a payment plan for the resection: $26k over 24 months, with an upfront payment of $3800. i have secured a loan ($1100) and received $2027 (mutual aid) so far. i still need $581 😥 if you can help: pp: paypal.me/thelongestroad (kofi below)

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MashedBex | trying to kick cancer's ass @bexmashaba.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

$660 to go. thank you so much to everyone who has contributed. i am so grateful. please help me to pay for this asap. please. here's my pp as well: paypal.me/thelongestroad

Your account is not eligible for a payment arrangement.
Sorry, at this time a payment arrangement offer is not available.
However there are other options that may be available for your situation.
All payment arrangement offers are the same whether using the online self-service option, automated phone system, or speaking with a Customer Service Representative.
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MashedBex | trying to kick cancer's ass @bexmashaba.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

please help if you can. rent is way overdue utilities are way overdue i spent the past week in the hospital, so I haven't been sharing/boosting actively. i am dealing with that awful c-word. i am drained. please help if you can 🙏🏽 if you have $1, please send it my way: paypal.me/thelongestroad

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MashedBex | trying to kick cancer's ass @bexmashaba.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

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MashedBex | trying to kick cancer's ass @bexmashaba.bsky.social · 04/11/2024

please help if you can. rent is overdue utilities are way overdue my hospital admission fee is also due today. if you have $1, please send it my way: paypal.me/thelongestroad

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MashedBex | trying to kick cancer's ass @bexmashaba.bsky.social · 14/10/2024

hey friends just a quick update: i have been moved to a care unit because my intestines are not working as they should i'm a little weak but doing okay thank you so much for all your support & kind messages ❤️ will update again when i can ❤️ please keep supporting my survival / cancer fund! ❤️

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MashedBex | trying to kick cancer's ass @bexmashaba.bsky.social · 02/10/2024

hello friends i ask for your continued support to keep me housed & make sure i receive the medical care i need please help me to raise $1100 to pay for my rent & utilities both were due YESTERDAY please give whatever you can- even if its $1 ko-fi.com/rebekamash/g... pp: paypal.me/thelongestroad

BEX'S BILLS
DONATE TO COVER BEX'S MEDICAL & HOUSEHOLD
EXPENSES
Rebeka is a fierce advocate for the Autistic & Disabled community. They have been diagnosed with cancer- Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor.
They need a community behind them now more than ever: to reduce their medical debt and pay for life-saving cancer treatment.

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MashedBex | trying to kick cancer's ass @bexmashaba.bsky.social · 01/10/2024

indeed, Black disabled people are treated so badly in hospitals yesterday i said how the hospital refused to admit me until my condition worsened & 3 (yt) people commented how "that cannot be". please open your eyes & realize that Black people are not treated the same in healthcare RIP Tinu ❤️

wanna scream so badly. I'm mad about @Tinu's passing. She shouldn't have had to spend her dying days raising money for cancer treatment.
She shouldn't have had to ask doctors and nurses to wear masks at the hospital. This world doesn't give a damn about disabled Black women!

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MashedBex | trying to kick cancer's ass @bexmashaba.bsky.social · 17/09/2024

this list is in order of importance. the medication is right at the top because i needed it 8 days ago. if you've been following me for the last couple months, you'd know that i've had to skip medications for several days at a time bc i can't afford it. AND I NEED IT! ko-fi.com/rebekamash/g...

URGENT CANCER MUTUAL AID
with a heavy heart, i ask for your support to get through this week:
cancer meds - $334
medical debt installment - $586
utilities- $138
oncology bill - $531
rent - $740
hospital bill- $819 (settlement)
things just became very real for me:
im being discharged bc the hospital can't do anything besides stabilize me bc i don't have insurance or funds for surgery + i have $21k in debt
they're sending me home, saying i can only get emergency surgery if my condition worsens.
PLEASE HELP IF YOU SEE THIS

Medical debt, Cancer medication & Rent
4% of $3,150
ko-fi.com/rebekamash
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MashedBex | trying to kick cancer's ass @bexmashaba.bsky.social · 16/09/2024

if you have a random amount like this hanging around in your payp-l, please send it my way? it may just help me get the medication i need (skipped 6 days so far) & take care of the other urgent bills that are choking me 🫶🏽 my pp is paypal.me/thelongestroad

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MashedBex | trying to kick cancer's ass @bexmashaba.bsky.social · 07/09/2024

if you have a random amount like this hanging around in your payp-l, please send it my way? it may just help me get me to $945 for my oncology account. i'm not making much progress (it's been 14 days). 🙏🏽 my pp is paypal.me/thelongestroad

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MashedBex | trying to kick cancer's ass @bexmashaba.bsky.social · 27/08/2024

received 94c! thank you ❤️ these little bits add up, so if you have anything, i'd appreciate it very much 🫶🏽

Amount Received
$0.94

Net Collected
$0.94

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MashedBex | trying to kick cancer's ass @bexmashaba.bsky.social · 27/08/2024

received $10! thank you ❤️ please keep them coming 🫶🏽 $1's and cents are welcome too ✨

Amount Received $10.00
Net Collected
$10.00

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MashedBex | trying to kick cancer's ass @bexmashaba.bsky.social · 27/08/2024

$3 received! thank you so much ❤️ don't underestimate the power of a bunch of $'s or cents 🫶🏽 i'm grateful for anything ❤️

Amount Received
$3.00

Net Collected
$3.00

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MashedBex | trying to kick cancer's ass @bexmashaba.bsky.social · 27/08/2024

another $10 received- thank you ❤️ please keep it moving 🫶🏽

Amount Received
$10.00
PURCHASE DETAILS

Ko-fi for Rebeka Mashaba
$10.00

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MashedBex | trying to kick cancer's ass @bexmashaba.bsky.social · 27/08/2024

already making movement with $1.37 🫶🏽 thank you so much! ❤️ please send whatever you can - it adds up & is better than nothing 🫶🏽

Amount Received $1.37
Net Collected $1.37

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MashedBex | trying to kick cancer's ass @bexmashaba.bsky.social · 27/08/2024

got these yesterday from a new friend who i shared a hospital room with ❤️ they've been discharged after a similar procedure. it's these small things that keep me going ❤️

bouquet of yellow, red, purple and green flowers on my table in the hospital

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MashedBex | trying to kick cancer's ass @bexmashaba.bsky.social · 30/07/2024

i'm rebeka & i've been diagnosed with gastrointestinal cancer (GIST) i'm facing the toughest of times bc i've been evicted. i found a new place to live, but i need help to pay for first, last & contribution to utilities i need $471 RIGHT NOW 🙏🏽 pls help if you can ❤️ paypal.me/thelongestroad

Image with words "Urgent Mutual Aid Request"

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MashedBex | trying to kick cancer's ass @bexmashaba.bsky.social · 13/06/2024

i'm back here. i had awful chest pains. my blood pressure is now sky-high.

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MashedBex | trying to kick cancer's ass @bexmashaba.bsky.social · 11/06/2024

when you’re overstimulated in public and about to explode within the next few minutes and someone says:

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MashedBex | trying to kick cancer's ass @bexmashaba.bsky.social · 18/05/2024

! trigger warning: swollen abdomen this is how swollen the area below my intestines was on monday. it's a good sign though - they're saying once the swelling went down they could see significant improvement in my blood tests

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MashedBex | trying to kick cancer's ass @bexmashaba.bsky.social · 11/05/2024

making plans with autistic friends: “we are leaving around 6 o’clock but not sure yet, might be 6:30-7:00 when we pick you up” VS “we are leaving at 6 o’clock today, that’s when we will pick you up”

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MashedBex | trying to kick cancer's ass @bexmashaba.bsky.social · 04/05/2024

thank you! i paid the power bill. i still need some help to get food & painkillers please 🙏🏽 also, i'm expected to pay $388 for the first round of TKI (cancer) medication on monday. i know it's a lot, but if you have anything extra to spare, i could really use it 🙏🏽 paypal.me/thelongestroad

Power app notice:

"Total due: $0.00"
"Paid"
"Total due reflects pending/scheduled payments."

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MashedBex | trying to kick cancer's ass @bexmashaba.bsky.social · 08/04/2024

prepping for tomorrow. please come through for me 🙏🏽 i have to get this colonoscopy tomorrow. i don't know what is going on with my body.

Sodium sulphate, potassium sulphate & magnesium sulphate oral solution being mixed in preparation for colonoscopy tomorrow.

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MashedBex | trying to kick cancer's ass @bexmashaba.bsky.social · 08/04/2024

‼️ EMERGENCY ‼️ struggling to raise enough to pay for my colonoscopy & consultation with a gastroenterologist. total raised: yesterday: $10 saturday: $25 friday: $0 thursday: $50 sitting on $430, still need $870 there is an opening tmrw, please help me to get $870 🙏🏽 paypal.me/thelongestroad

red and white graphic of alarm with the word "Emergency".

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MashedBex | trying to kick cancer's ass @bexmashaba.bsky.social · 16/12/2023

hey friends, can i ask for ur help to get food? i didn't get paid & i was counting on that. also, my mom's remains will be arriving on monday & they send it in a sealed packet. if u could help me get an inexpensive urn for her, i'd be so grateful 🙏🏽 thank u 🤍 paypal.me/thelongestroad

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MashedBex | trying to kick cancer's ass @bexmashaba.bsky.social · 06/12/2023

broke down when i got to the florist today. i'm not strong enough to carry this guilt.

florist went through so much effort to create 3 beautiful peony arrangements

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