Hey #YangGang After my last post about the passing of my mom, some recommended starting a Go Fund Me for her expenses. This was something I was trying hard to avoid but as time goes on, I see that I won't be able to get through this mess alone. She was the true hero of my #UBI story with @AndrewYang and when this mess settles and I am able to let my mom rest in peace, I plan to find a way to advocate for uncompensated caregivers. We should not have to lose everything by choosing to keep a loved one alive with dignity in their own home as opposed to a nursing facility costing thousands per month. We save the system money by stepping in, and we deserve a little pay to stay afloat, too. I don't know who will listen to my story and help me make some changes, but I am going to try. But for now, please help if you can. Thanks for everything! gofund.me/5b1bfc43

I could use your help with my fundraiser on GoFundMe. Please share, support, or donate—every small action counts. gofund.me/5b1bfc43

Hey #YangGang After my last post about the passing of my mom, some recommended starting a Go Fund Me for her expenses. This was something I was trying hard to avoid but as time goes on, I see that I won't be able to get through this mess alone. She was the true hero of my #UBI story with @AndrewYang and when this mess settles and I am able to let my mom rest in peace, I plan to find a way to advocate for uncompensated caregivers. We should not have to lose everything by choosing to keep a loved one alive with dignity in their own home as opposed to a nursing facility costing thousands per month. We save the system money by stepping in, and we deserve a little pay to stay afloat, too. I don't know who will listen to my story and help me make some changes, but I am going to try. But for now, please help if you can. Thanks for everything! gofund.me/5b1bfc43

#YangGang I need help. On December 8th, the real hero of my UBI story with @AndrewYang, my mom, passed away. I took care of her for 8 years, 3 months, and 27 days. We went broke together, rebuilt together, and during the last year and a half, started falling again as her health demanded more of my attention. In January of this year she had a fall which seemed to set off a series of health issues. The entire year was filled with hospital stays, ER visits, 911 calls, ambulance rides, falls, bleeding, pain,fevers, tears, an incredibly high number of needles, tests, and medication changes. In the end, her cancer never came back but the complications became too many. Even though we had our living kidney transplant scheduled for July 12th 2021, we were cancelled about 2 weeks before because other health issues were discovered. She never lost a battle until the internal bleeding came along a few months back and just could not be stopped. When she was home, she required almost constant care. When she was not home, I was almost constantly with her. I refused to let her fight alone. My business suffered as I declined most requests for services. I just had to be there for my mom and absolutely nothing would stop me from being there. I am now at a crossroads in life where I am deciding what's left of me, what parts to rebuild and what to let go of forever. The immediate need is to help me take care of mom's final expenses (we decided to delay the official services until her birthday, April 5), medical bills that may come in, and legal fee's for some issues that may arise. My mom got sick young, she worked incredibly hard her entire life but just never got any traction. By the time she found out she was sick, she was too sick to get any meaningful life insurance. If you are able and willing to help, all my payment app information is in my profile, cash app, venmo, paypal. If you wish to talk to me first, or help me by other means, feel free to message me. In those 8 years, 3 months and 27 days, I was compensated less than $900 in total. I was paid less than $900 over 8 years while keeping my mom at home and out of nursing institutions that would have cost the government $3000-$4000 per month had I not been there ready and willing to step up. If I was not there and if she would have ended up in a nursing home at the lower rate of $3000 a month that would be $36,000 for a single. I was compensated $900 for over 8 years . I want to help change this. There was also a period of time where an administrative error caused her to not have any coverage. I am not sure what is in store for those particular bills as no one seemed to want to take responsibility or help sort that out. I just know that I could sure use some help to get me through this. When this mess gets cleared up, in addition to a potential career change I intend to advocate for uncompensated caregivers. I am looking for prominent political and media voices to help me help others by making it easier for people like me to not end up like me in this position and to earn at least a minimum wage while doing this much needed task. While people like me do this work out of love, I believe we would all also love to not go broke in the process. Thank you for everything #YangGang. Hopefully our paths all continue to cross, and whether it's UBI, RCV, or a new law to help family caregivers earn a little wage, I do believe it is people like us that will make the country a better place.

Looking at the bright side, a Trump win means in a couple years there will room for new political stars to shine. I'm hopeful @AndrewYang & the @Fwd_Party grow in these 4 years to place the right people in the light at the right time. I'm here for it and ready to get to work.

This thing brought me so much joy 4 years ago. I just dusted it off after years of not playing again. We had a message of hope and the possibility of thriving. Now, all we have is survival.

#GusWalz seems like a cool dude to me. When I first saw his enthusiasm and reaction I knew exactly who he was. Reminds me of the son of one of my good friends. He is the sweetest kid, and I'm sure Gus is too. The alleged party of family values picking on him makes me angry.

It's been fun seeing @AndrewYang on both left and right media with the exact same message, not catering to or altering his opinion for anyone. It's also been admirable how no interviewing host has really taken major issue with Andrew's statements. We missed out. #yanggang

Thanks to @AndrewYang for taking the time to meet up while we were in NYC. It was nice to just talk. Also, for the advice given. It was well heard.

I've been working hard between life catastrophes & near panic attacks to get a little guitar business going. This is the prototype for my first production model & guitar nerds will know why I call it the "Iceberg" Acquiring a few more tools for better workflow then it's on!

#YangGang, are we still here? I've been developing a guitar business to launch in 24. Some will be more traditional guitars, but here is a prototype of one of my more unusual creations. 4 string guitar made from aluminum tubes. Music credit to #Motograter If they are on here.

I'm not very active anymore, but just popped on to say happy 3 year anniversary to the ol' #yanggang I met at #yangapalooza. Seems like yesterday and hopefully we do it again in some form or fashion soon. Freezing rain then, 80 degrees in Des Moines today!

Republicans say "Thoughts and prayers" Democrats say "Something needs to be done" The government as a whole silently says "We're not changing a damn thing, we don't care about you. See ya next time."

#YangGang reunion in Des Moines tonight! It felt like old times. Thanks to @revwendy3 for aligning the stars and to @AndrewYang for, well, everything. I am going to make a video review of my thoughts on the event and the Forward Party late next week.

Hey #YangGang I'm still here. Things have been a bit rough and scary. I've been focusing on my personal real life for quite awhile. I am however, plotting ways to get back involved with the new party. Let's just see if and where I can fit. If anyone has any ideas/options DM me!

This is a cherished resident of my home town. Respected, supported, and loved by all. He belongs here now. kcci.com/article/interpreter…

I talked about it 1000 times when I was out speaking with @AndrewYang and with media. Today, family, friends, and #YangGang that still follow me, I can say that I am officially donating my kidney to my mom and we are looking at late June/early July for transplant.

Breaking my social media absence to say get well @AndrewYang. We have a special spot in our hearts/family for Andrew and kidney patients. You are now one of us! Update on us, soon.