## What Had Happened Was… Last year, I faced a daunting challenge: raising $11,000 in less than 30 days to cover six months of back rent and avoid eviction after a series of life events, including job loss and health issues, depleted my savings. The response from my community was nothing short of miraculous. **The Miracle of Mutual Aid** Donations poured in through Cash App, Venmo, PayPal, and a Buy Me a Coffee page ([buymeacoffee.com/adontaimason](https://buymeacoffee.com/adontaimason)), alo...