Hi, my name is Melissa, and I never thought I would be in a position where I’d have to ask for help just to survive. But today, I don’t have a choice — I truly need help to make it through this moment in my life.

I am in the middle of a heartbreaking separation that has left me with nothing — no money, no stable place to live, and no way to meet even my most basic needs like shelter, food, and gas. I’m trying to hold myself together, but every day right now is a battle to stay safe, stay grounded, and stay sober.

Sobriety has been the hardest, most important fight of my life. Even with setbacks, I keep trying, I keep showing up, and I keep choosing recovery. What I need now more than anything is stability. I want to move into a sober living home for a full year so I can rebuild my life in a safe, supportive environment. I want to keep growing instead of falling backwards. But without financial help, I can’t afford that opportunity.

Despite everything I’m going through, I still have dreams. I want to go back to school through CCAP to become a drug and alcohol counselor — to help people who are fighting the same demons I’ve fought. I want to become a certified domestic violence advocate so I can be a voice for people who feel trapped, scared, or alone. I want to turn all of this pain into purpose… but I need a stable foundation to start from.

Right now, I don’t even have the resources to take care of myself day to day. I’m trying so hard, but I’m at a point where I cannot do this alone.

If you can help — in any amount, or even by sharing this — it would mean the world to me.

You wouldn’t just be helping me survive; you’d be helping me build a future where I can stand on my own two feet, continue my sobriety, and eventually give back to others who are hurting.

I’m asking from the truest, most vulnerable place in my heart: please help me get through this. Thank you for reading my story, thank you for caring, and thank you for giving me hope when I need it most.

With all my gratitude,

Melissa