This is really hard for me to write, but I’m asking for help because I’m at a point where I need to build stability on my own, and I can’t do that safely without support right now.

 I’m 18 years old and working toward becoming independent from my family home. I’ve been in an environment that hasn’t been healthy for me for a long time, and while leaving is something I know I need in order to heal, it’s also incredibly scary — because I don’t yet have the resources to do it on my own.

 I’m currently underweight and in recovery from an eating disorder, which has taken a serious toll on both my physical and mental health. Right now, my body isn’t strong enough to work the way I want to. If I could simply push through and function like everything was fine, I would — but recovery requires me to prioritize my health so I don’t cause deeper harm by trying to survive without support. What I’m asking for help with is basic stability, including access to a car.

A car would mean safety, freedom, and the ability to start building my life. It would allow me to:
 • get to medical and recovery appointments
 • look for work when I’m physically able
 • avoid being dependent on unsafe or unhelpful situations
 • take a real step toward independence and healing 

’m also trying to save toward a small, temporary place of my own so I can have a calm and stable environment to recover in.

I’m not asking for luxury or comfort beyond what I need. I’m asking for a chance — a way to step out of an environment that’s been holding me back and into one where I can heal, grow, and eventually support myself.

 If you’re able to donate, thank you from the bottom of my heart. If you can’t, even sharing this means more than I can express. Any support could genuinely change the direction of my life.

I just want the opportunity to recover, breathe, and become the person I know I can be.

 Thank you for reading.