A Mother’s Plea for Safety, Stability, and a Fresh Start

I’m reaching out with a heavy heart and a deep sense of vulnerability, something I’ve never done before. I’m a single mother and we are currently in the middle of a crisis I never imagined I’d face.

As a mom I do everything to care for my child, who is smart, healthy, and thriving! For years, I’ve worked hard and effortlessly to provide for a full-time job, daycare, school, meals, clothes, extracurricular activities, bills, all on my own, which was easy, and full filling.

I NEVER imagined I’d be here, asking for help. But right now, I’m facing the unimaginable.

Until recently, I was living with someone I’ve known nearly my entire life and considered a "best friend". I trusted them. But that trust turned into a nightmare when I was physically assaulted multiple times. I am now a survivor of domestic violence, and the person who hurt me is now taking me to court to defame my character, take everything in the house that is mine and won't let me back in as I wasn't on the lease, but was paying rent and bills for the house. It's truly unreal! I left with my child and pets for our safety, and we’ve been living in a hotel since. I'm paying every day out of pocket while I work overtime just to keep a roof over our heads.

I cannot go back to my home to collect our things, not even with police assistance due to the severity of the situation. Most of our belongings, including our furniture, clothes, and my child's toys, are still there.

My family lives two hours away and is doing all they can to support us. I have a steady career and my child is enrolled in school, extracurricular activities, and summer camp here. Driving back and forth 4 hours daily isn’t possible. I've applied for apartments before this because this person was beginning to create a toxic home resorting to old behaviors but I've used up credit cards, taken out loans, and used savings. Now after three weeks in a hotel, along with our bills and food, I simply don’t have the money left for a deposit, moving cost, or first month’s rent.

I never thought I’d be in a position like this. I’ve always been the one to help others. But right now, I need help. My child and I just want a safe, stable place to start over. If you can offer a donation, or share this with others, it would mean everything. I have even reached out to local resources and unfortunately did not fit criteria.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for reading, sharing, for caring, and for helping in any way you can.

You may notice that I don’t share photos of my child on this donation. This is a conscious choice I've made to protect their privacy, especially in this situation. Thank you for supporting us again. It means more than words can say.

With gratitude from one human to another ❤️.