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Matilda Bliss
@matildabliss.bsky.social
Trans femme anarchist. Criminalized for the act of journalism. Suing. More at @avlblade.bsky.social where I cover city hall, grab photos, design graphics, and write a little here and there.

Bicycle rider, cat lover, and Star Wars and geology nerd
The battery, radiator, radiator hoses, all four tires, thermostat housing, ignition wires, starter, and front brakes were all replaced in the last three years.

The water pump, drive belt, and AC belt were replaced in 2021.
November 7, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Since I got it in 2019, the truck was running as well as it had run before its rebuilt transmission gave out. The following are still under warranty. Valve cover gasket, spark plugs, and passenger door handle system were replaced last month. Its rear differential was replaced in May.
November 7, 2025 at 7:52 PM
All windows are still intact, but I cut the screen on the driver’s side so that I could let my cat go in and out via a carpet ladder. The screen on the passenger side is still intact. There is a clothes hanging bar that still works, and the window into the truck’s cab still opens.
November 7, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Realistically, however, it’s probably for parts.

It could also be a living/ storage space. Many years ago, I spent long periods of time living out of the back and using the tailgate as a table. The floor is mostly carpeted and is insulated with foam board. Though I’ve never done it…
November 7, 2025 at 7:46 PM
2000 Chevy Silverado and camper top for sale for $700! To purchase the truck without the camper top, $500. Camper top without the truck, $300.

This babe is at present inoperable. Coming in at over 290,000 miles, it will need a new transmission. This could be a project vehicle.
November 7, 2025 at 7:43 PM
At least I still have them, and I will be closing this fundraiser.

If you still want to donate, I will happily accept them on my paypal or venmo. And look for an orchiectomy procedure and healing fund, as that will almost certainly be needed come January.
November 6, 2025 at 11:39 PM
I got my mechanic to check it out and I dug into the carfax report to confirm that yes, this was a heck of a deal and a solid purchase. I have a vehicle.

While insurance, registration, and a few minor repairs are sure to eat into my limited savings for a bit…
November 6, 2025 at 11:37 PM
We did it yall. With your support of this fundraiser and donations across both of my apps, I was able to buy a fuel efficient hatchback yesterday. While it’s at the upper limit as far as what I was looking for on the odometer, it’s of a make an model that’s known for its longevity.
November 6, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Know of a decent vehicle that you or someone you know is trying to get rid of? I could probably give you a better price than a dealership these days. Here’s what I’m looking for.
November 3, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Here are some other ways to donate that include venmo and paypal links 💖
November 3, 2025 at 11:26 PM
And as things currently stand this would of course empty my savings.
Please keep donating to my gofundme and my apps! (Second slide) I’m counting on at least a few donations to come in to pay for registration, insurance, etc. Please don’t stop supporting this effort. Your support has been crucial 💖
November 2, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Okay with all of my savings and donations across all of the platforms, I’m ready to talk purchase.

My budget is $3.5k now and an additional $2.5k for a total of $6k by the weekend before Thanksgiving. As things currently stand, part of this would be a loan. 🧵
November 2, 2025 at 4:50 PM
For folks who want to donate via paypal or venmo, I have those too
November 1, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Mutual aid is one of my core values. If I have a resource, I share that resource. Period. Know that when you are supporting me, you are supporting other impoverished locals (including trans femmes) as well!

www.gofundme.com/f/support-ma...
October 30, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Donations have stalled out a bit. Please keep sharing! When I reach $2,000 towards my goal, I’m going to make a post describing what kind of vehicle I am looking for. But I can’t even start thinking along those lines until I reach that mark. Link in the comments!
October 29, 2025 at 9:19 PM
I’m nearly a quarter of the way to my goal, which is pretty good for a first week! But I don’t have an unlimited amount of time to meet this goal. If you can, please donate if you haven’t already and please share!
October 28, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Even loans would be welcome if they are 0% interest. Please help a trans woman out! Here are some other ways to donate.
October 27, 2025 at 9:29 PM
I’m off to a good start but still need support towards meeting my goal of purchasing a new vehicle!

After a good six and a half years, last week my truck bit the dust. This sadly came after this year alone pouring thousands of dollars into repairs. This isn’t unusual. 🧵
October 26, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Examples of who gets to be loud and drunk in downtown Asheville #avlgov
October 14, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Trans women are not responsible for the trauma inflicted by men in your life. Read that again.
July 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Here's what #avlgov has been talking about for the last bit. Essentially city hall speak for its "affordable housing" plan over the next few months. The concept of affordable housing that city hall uses is more often than not just a shiny cover on its ruthless gentrification machine.
January 28, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Image of Chelsea Manning was grabbed from a google search late last decade. Same with the Samus Aran suit dancing with the Samus Aran person.
January 28, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Note about images: Photography is mostly my own. Selfies are recent & AVL based, and many of the others are either of my NE TN hometown or of Knoxville Tn, the locations of much of this trauma work. Mystique and Samus Aran images were grabbed off Google. Lion too, & traced into start of sharpie art
January 28, 2025 at 3:25 AM
I write poetry and create image collages. Here’s my most recent about the fantastical therapy EMDR.
January 28, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Bb’s first d-cup ftw 🫶😻
January 18, 2025 at 1:30 AM