New song from Tom +1 plus help SAW student with a brain tumor

 

Hi everyone! 

I don't normally do this, in fact, I don't think I've ever done it, but I am posting a little mutual aid post for a SAW student and a friend and collaborator of mine, Holly English. (*note see below.)

We collaborated on this song together to bring attention to her GOFUNDME page, here: gofund.me/708d1bd2
because Holly has a G-D BRAIN TUMOR. 🧠🤯🧠

Holly is a great artist, great spirit and one of my favorite people and recent best friends. We made this song (and a few others soon to be released! The next song is called SHARK ENCOUNTER so watchout. )

The song is here and then her situation in her words are posted below. 

 
Again, Holly's GOFUNDME to help her navigate her very serious and life-long medical disabilities are here.

And here's a little of what's going on, in her words:
 
I have a pituitary tumour which has been affecting my other glands & hormonal systems for a long time
 
I AM NOT DYING- it is likely benign re: cancer. But it is still causing me & has caused me big problems.
 
I have already started to lose my eyesight in my peripheral vision (had all the tests last week), which is from the tumour pressing on the optic nerves. I could possibly go blind if I don't take medication, but brain surgery is more likely if this continues to be the case.
 
At the beginning of 2024, my wonderful neurologist, Dr Raj put me on a new medication regime that has been a game-changer; from 19 episodes of occipital neuralgia (since Motor Vehicle Accident in 2004 (which is basically like a hard hammer of sharp nails in the back of my head on repeat) to 3-10 max episodes (they are still bad, but it is a huge difference for me).
 
 I was born with severe Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) & osteoarthritis as well as femoral anteversion aka 'inwardly rotated hips' which caused me pain as a kid but more pain now I am old(er). I have to tape my toes to walk & I have nerve damage in my big toe from my odd walking gait which you can actually see if I show you.
 
 I use crutches a lot to help me stand if I need them & am limited in too many ways to mention here.
 
 I am an 'agent orange baby' (look it up) as are my siblings, who all had their 'thing' (I am not at liberty to disclose which is a bummer because this shit's real).
 
 I ALSO HAVE A GREAT TEAM, FRIENDS AND A LOT OF PEOPLE TO THANK. XX THANK YOU 
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Holly and I came up with this song. I sent Holly English some piano bit and she sent me some vocals. I added some notes from my mellotron app. That's about it. Just raw music with a little embellishment. :)
 
 Stay tuned for our next song, SHARK ENCOUNTER! 

Here's an example of one of her comics, a great one detailing an intense relationship with her father. 

For those who just want more FREE CONTENT, I can provide! 

Here is a podcast about being MEN from ME and my good online friend Tim Miller, you can find it here:

https://open.substack.com/pub/tomhart/p/men-an-explanation-conversations

Thank you everyone. I appreciate you all.