Hi, my name is Lisa, and I’ve been clean for 9 years now.

Recovery has been the hardest — and most rewarding — journey of my life. Over the past decade, I’ve worked tirelessly to rebuild myself from the ground up. I’ve stayed committed to my healing, my growth, and becoming someone I’m proud to be.

I’m now asking for support to take the next step forward: I need to raise $2,500 to pay an attorney who can help me file for a background exemption. This exemption is a legal process that would remove a barrier preventing me from accessing stable employment and housing — things that are vital to building a sustainable, independent life.

I’ve put in the work. I’ve stayed clean. I’ve grown, matured, and changed in ways I never imagined possible. This isn’t about running from my past — it’s about owning it and finally being allowed to move forward.

If you believe in second chances, please consider helping me reach this goal. Any donation, no matter how small, will go directly toward the legal support I need to keep building a better future. And if you can’t donate, simply sharing this fundraiser would mean everything.

Thank you for reading, for caring, and for supporting people like me who are trying to do better — and are proving it every day.