Support a Fresh Start After Abuse

I am finally getting away from my abusive ex-partner. I am in a safe place. I am staying with friends until my new apartment is ready. I lost so much when I got out. He ended up destroying most of my belongings in a drunken rage. He apologized and promised to replace them, but never did. Instead, he went back to abusing and threatening me. This negatively impacted my health as I have chronic illness. I spent three days in the hospital after I left him. Before that relationship, I had decent savings, good credit, friends I regularly talked to, and decent health. All of that went away when he isolated and abused me into thinking my needs did not matter. I thought that was what love was. I have suffered a lifetime of abuse and chronic illness, so it was hard to recognize the red flags.

Things moving forward are looking so much better! I have been really benefiting from a support group for survivors of domestic violence. I finally found an apartment, am going back to school, quit smoking, and got one of my chronic illnesses diagnosed! Turns out the mystery illness that has been causing me so much pain and weight loss— is acute gastritis. (My stomach is inflamed.) So now I can recognize that painful feeling and take measures to prevent and treat the pain. The future is looking bright.

For help with schoolwork, I plan to utilize resources on campus like the TRIO & ADA departments. I will continue seeing my school counselor. I plan to continue doing therapy and working on myself, as I further my education. I plan to start eating better, which I know will help me feel better. I am also working on getting back into doing yoga and meditation.

If all goes well, I will graduate with my associate's, this fall!

After I finish my associate's, I plan to get a bachelor's in psychology, and then a master's in art therapy.

Funds will go towards:

safety deposit on new apartment $540

car insurance $142

school textbook $81

*update*

For clarity - the abuser’s name starts with “P” and ends with a “trick”. He relapsed on alcohol last year when I was starting to get away. Since then I’ve been getting stalked, harassed, and threatened by him. All while I’ve been between places to live. This is the first time since that I’ve felt safe asking for help publicly.

This abuser is not to be confused with my new partner - the nicest most supportive person I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing.

Thank you to everyone ♥️ for reaching out, sharing, and donating. I’ll keep y’all updated.