I never imagined I’d be in this position asking strangers for help. But I am a mother who has no other choice right now. For the safety of my children and myself. Every word of this story is true, and it comes straight from a heart that is tired, terrified, and still somehow hopeful.

I got married later in life. I thought it was finally my time to be loved to build a family, to have stability. My husband was in the military when we met. He promised me so much, and I believed him. We moved to the United States, and I had our second child there. That’s when everything changed.

He began drinking. He turned into someone I didn’t recognize angry, cruel, violent. The first time he hit me, I was in shock. I had him arrested, and he never laid a hand on me again, but the emotional abuse only got worse. He yelled constantly. He blamed me for everything. He called me names in front of the children. He tore me down piece by piece until I no longer recognized myself.

I’ve almost died more than once while with him and he just stood by, watching. No help. No concern. Nothing.

But this isn’t just about me. It’s about my kids. They deserve better. They deserve peace. They deserve joy. I want to give them movie nights and bedtime stories, not screaming matches and fear. I want them to grow up knowing they are loved and safe.

I am very sick. If I stay in this marriage, I don’t believe I’ll survive much longer. I want to live long enough to see my children grow up, graduate, get married. I want to meet my grandchildren. These are my dreams and I will never reach them if I don’t leave.

But when we go, we’ll be leaving with nothing. We have to go quickly. Quietly. And we can’t look back.

Why I’m Asking for Help

Starting over from scratch isn’t just hard it’s overwhelming. I won’t have a home, a car, furniture, clothing, or even documents. I need everything.

And I need time. Time to heal, to find stability, to learn, and to rebuild.

That’s why I’ve set a goal of $20000 not because I’m expecting a miracle overnight, but because that’s the real cost of breaking free and creating a safe, livable future for my kids.

What Your Support Will Help Us Do

Your donation will help us with the essentials we simply can’t live without:

A safe place to live, including deposits, rent, and utilities

Furniture and household basics (beds, blankets, kitchen items, etc.)

Clothing for me and my children we will leave with almost nothing

School supplies and essentials for the kids

Transportation, including temporary rides and a used vehicle

Driver’s license and ID recovery to become independent again

Emergency legal and relocation support to protect us

Basic living expenses (food, phone, childcare, etc.)

Job training or education so I can become self-sufficient

Breakdown of the $20000Goal

Housing (deposit, 3 months rent, utilities): $6

Furniture & home basics: $5,000

Clothing for mom & kids: $2,500

Used car + insurance/registration: $8,000

Transportation (before license): $1,000

Driver’s license & ID costs: $500

Legal support & relocation: $6,000

School needs & supplies: $1000

Living expenses (food, bills, phone, childcare): $4000

Education/job training: $7,000

The Impact of Your Help

Your support won’t just help us survive it will help us live again. It will mean safety, stability, healing, and independence. It will mean my children can have the childhood they deserve. It will mean I can become the mother I’ve always wanted to be strong, present, and safe.

How Funds Will Be Used

All funds will be securely deposited to me through GoFundMe’s system and used directly for the needs listed above. I will post updates so you can see exactly how your support is changing our lives.

I know $50,000 is a lot to ask. But I also know how much it takes to start over from nothing. I’ve never asked for help like this before, but this time, I have to for them.

Please donate if you can. Share this if you can’t. Even just reading this means the world to me.

With love and hope,

A mother fighting to survive