I quit my job on June 28, 2026, primarily due to mental health issues exacerbated by a toxic work environment and bigoted coworkers. I had been facing harassment for using a different name than what was on the schedule, as I am a trans woman. The constant use of slurs and derogatory comments made my mental health deteriorate further. On the same day I quit, I submitted my application for unemployment benefits, believing that my qualifying mental health problems would not disqualify me from receiving support. I also provided my healthcare provider's capability form to support my claim. However, it's been a while, and I'm still in the 'waiting on response' stage without any updates. I'm feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what steps to take next as I struggle to manage my finances during this time.