For a good honest friend to have a better chance at life por ERIC Chavez en Give A Hand

For a good honest friend to have a better chance at life

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For a good honest friend to have a better chance at life

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To a dear old friend that wants him to thrive but I'll miss him but he needs a fresh start somewhere else Hey everyone—I’m Marcus, Erick’s best friend for 17 years. I’m starting this GoFundMe *with his voice, his truth, and his dignity intact*—because Erick isn’t asking for pity. He’s asking for safety. Erick spent **9 months in rehab**, committed, sober, rebuilding. His roommate—kind, generous—bought him clothes, new shoes, even helped him feel human again. Then, one quiet Saturday, when the house was empty, that same man crossed a line: a hug turned coercive, violating, triggering memories of childhood abuse at 13. When Erick said *“no”*—firm, scared, ashamed—the man threatened to take everything back *unless he stayed silent*. So Erick, shaken and furious, said, *“I’ll kick your ass.”* Not a threat of violence—just raw, terrified anger. The roommate called police. Erick was given a cruel choice: leave rehab *immediately* or face a felony “terrorist threat” charge—despite zero evidence, no witnesses, no prior record. He chose to walk—not because he was guilty, but because he couldn’t risk 9 months of healing vanishing behind bars. He moved in with his elderly mom in senior housing. And then—*it started*. Voices. Three or four—familiar, cruel, *impossible*. They’re the family of his children’s mother—people he lived with for *9 years*, hadn’t seen in a decade… now living *upstairs*. He hears them *daily*: mocking, dehumanizing, using private details *only they’d know*. His mom hears the stomping, the yelling—just not the words. He’s reset his phone *dozens of times*. The voices *stop the moment he leaves the complex*. This isn’t psychosis—it’s targeted, environmental, relentless. Erick isn’t delusional. He’s traumatized, surveilled, and isolated. His friends dismiss him—“you’re on drugs”—but he’s clean, tested, grounded. What he needs isn’t therapy *first*—it’s **distance**. A fresh start in Washington. A bus ticket. A security deposit. A week’s groceries. A chance to breathe without fear. This isn’t about “crazy.” It’s about *justice*, *safety*, and the quiet courage it takes to ask for help after being failed by every system meant to protect you. Please—donate *$1*. Share. Pray. Believe him. Because Erick? He’s real. He’s worthy. And he *deserves* peace. —Marcus, holding space, holding hope. *(Word count: 398)*

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