Update - thank you everyone who supported.

I’m trying to raise enough to afford a safe place to live by the end of this month. After so much fear and pain, I’m finally escaping an abusive relationship — and I’m doing it with nothing but hope, my three sweet cats, and whatever strength I have left.

One of my cats was left behind by my ex-husband… the other two are all I have left from my childhood — they were my mother’s, before she passed away. They’ve been with me through everything. Now we just need somewhere calm. Somewhere safe. Somewhere we can start over.

I’m fundraising to cover the costs of moving: first month’s rent, damage deposit, a moving truck, help loading, some food for both me and my kitties, and a public transit pass so I can keep getting to work.

Every donation, every share, every kind word — it all matters more than I can say. This is me trying to build a stable life from the ruins. If you’ve got anything to spare, I’d be beyond grateful. Truly.