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HELP MAE & INDI GET THEIR HOME BACK

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I have recently suffered extreme domestic vioLence at the hands of my ex partner of 2 years. Living together, with my daughter Indi (4 years old), in a home that I rent, carry the lease and pay the bills.
During the last 5 months the violence increased rapidly. I was kept hostage in my own home, restricted from basic human liberties, verbally abused daily and constantly, hit, slapped, choked and spat on by my then partner William. I became isolated from my friends and family, as I was not allowed visitors, everyday I dreamed of telling someone, but William had put so much fear into me, that I felt like a prisoner in my own home.
He would often deprave me of sleep, and tell me he would take over my home and leave my daughter and I homeless. He constantly stole my bank cards and money (statements show withdrawals at the casino) leaving me behind in rent and bills. He would often threaten to kill me if I told police, or any of my family, and remind me that this was only the begging of what her was capable of. He would often tell me he would love to see me stop breathing.
I begged William to leave, but every time he did, he would come back. If I said he couldn't return, he would break in. 3 weeks ago I took my daughter and left, to stay with my parents Wendy and Steve. During that time he broke into my home and claimed he had "taken in over" and Indi and I would be left with nothing. I sought help from family violence officers and made an intervention order against William, which was granted. Before he was evicted he damaged the property, while he hid out in our house for 10 days. I returned to a home that was filled with rubbish, cat feces, broken glass and alcohol poured/spilt over much of my daughter and I's possessions.
The back window had already been smashed in one of his previous break ins. Now we are free from him, but he has left me in debt and danger of losing our home. I don't like asking for handouts, and being a mother, I am quite embarassed, so please be kind.
Things broken/stolen/bills caused by him:
-Smashed window
-Indis toy room has been completely spray-painted/ defaced (painting costs)
-Soiled carpet (needs steam clean)
-Coffee tablet hacked to pieces
-Indis blankets soaked in alcohol/cat feces (she needs new bedding)

I am behind 2 weeks in rent ($600) an overdue water bill for $429, daycare fees $150 and around $200 overdue with electricy. I have never been behind in the past, but due to William constantly robbing me to feed his gambling problem and other needs, my money has rarely made it into my possession. I can provide my intervention order which outlines the extent of the abuse I was suffering, I can also provide proof of his constant thieving. All We really need is a helping hand, so we can keep our home and not move to a shelter. If anyone can find it in their heart to donate a small amount to help me get out of this ditch, I'm confident I can show Indi a happy life and provide a happy and safe home.
I also have a condition in my hands which makes cleaning, typing, even buttering toast at times very difficult and painful. Some days I struggle to brush her hair, so you understand picking up the pieces from this are harder for me than most.
The home desperately needs a professional clean, but I would accept any donations of cleaning products!!! The lawns front and back are overgrown, a mower to do it would only cost around $40-$50.As it stands my fridge is empty. We are living day to day. If you're in a position to help my daughter and I reclaim our home, and make it safe and clean for my little Angel, I assure you that I would be grateful beyond words, even the smallest amount is a step forward. Thanks for your time.. sincerely Mae and Indi Xx

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Mae Duszynski
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Woodcroft SA

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