Dear friends, family, and kind strangers,

I am writing this because I have finally reached a point where I cannot do this alone. For 23 years—essentially my entire adult life since I was 19 years old—I lived in a state of survival. I was trapped in a severely abusive relationship where I endured physical, mental, verbal, and financial torment. Every friend and family member was taken from me. I am left now in a city where I have not one person but my child and all of the clients I take care of. I am empty… please. I just don't see an end to this. 

Recently, I found the strength to do what once felt impossible: I escaped. I chose to save my life and my Daughter and start over.

I have zero support. I am in pain 24/7 from stress induced Chrones flare ups. I work day in and day out, I stay positive, I am a good person. I can't live this way anymore. 

While I am safe from the immediate abuse, the aftermath has left me completely overwhelmed. I am currently living in a client’s basement, doing everything I can to get on my feet. Because of the years of financial control and abuse, I am drowning in severe financial debt. No matter how hard I work, I cannot seem to get ahead, and the weight of this struggle has caused me to fall into an extremely deep depression.

I am drowning, and I need help.

I am starting this to ask for a lifeline so I can truly build the independent, safe life I deserve. Your donations will go directly toward:

• Debt Relief: Paying down the financial damage left behind so I can establish a stable financial future.
• Securing Stable Housing: Moving out of a temporary basement and into a safe, permanent apartment of my own.
• Mental Health & Essentials: Accessing the therapy, medical care, and daily necessities I need to heal from decades of trauma.