My legal name is Esther and I am a domestic abuse survivor. I left my now ex-husband for my safety with the clothes on my back in October 2018. The divorce was finalized in July 2019. I have hit rock bottom in my journey to heal and meet basic living needs.
Raising money for rent payment, psychiatrist fees, rideshare rental to drive again for income, food, hotel after eviction, and to get on my feet again.
BACKSTORY AND EXPENSE DETAILS
September rent with eviction and administration fees + October rent.
Court date: October 6, 2025
September: $1505.50
October: $1172.50 + $45.27 online card payment convenience fee...$1217.77
After the court date, I will have 7 days to leave. I will return to an extended stay type of hotel. In August, I underwent an intense eye procedure and ordered new glasses. This cost me most of the money I had earmarked for my first payment of September rent, thus leading to non-payment and eviction orders. My apartment complex is connected with Realpage which is involved in legal action brought against them by individuals and a class action lawsuit initiated by the Department of Justice for breaking antitrust laws in regards to high rent monopolies. By signing my lease, I read this past week, it voided my right to class action legal action . I am limited to individual filing only, if I ever chose to pursue legal action .
I am under the care of a psychiatrist for my PTSD, etc., and on medication. I am currently a self-pay client. My payment plan was canceled before my September 26 appointment (canceled by the office manager) because I didn't finish paying for the last two visits. The fee for the prior visits and the next visit, which I need for refills on my medication, will be $350.00. The office manager said once the past due and upcoming appointment fee of $150.00 totalling approximately $350.00 is paid, I will be able to reschedule my medication check-in telehealth appointment. I also need to find a new therapist because of insurance changes.
I have been employed with a retail grocery store chain for the past two years. Recently, another employee in authority over me pretended with his fingers formed in the shape of a g#n and went through the motions of (you know) sh/ me while standing very near me. They saw it as some type of joke, but it triggered my PTSD based on past experiences with my now ex-husband. I persevered at my job after that incident. I tried. Other "office politics events" have made it very difficult to continue. I recently took two days away from that situation and rented a rideshare car and drove riders to their destinations. I thoroughly enjoyed being away from my workplace and seeing the outside again. I loved returning to driving gigs. I am returning to permanently driving passengers once I get the initial payment of $350 weekly rental fee and deposit. My employer has removed me from the work schedule. I continue to search for online remote work opportunities.
I am at rock bottom for my food as well.
Summary of fees:
September rent: $1505.50
October rent: $1172.50 + $45.27 online card payment convenience fee
Psychiatrist fee: $350.00
Car rental first payment: $350.00, subsequent weekly fee approximately $300.00
Food: Anything would be appreciated
Hotel: Will be returning to an extended stay situation
Food: Anything would be appreciated.
Thank you. If you can share my story, I would be grateful. If you are financially able to give, I heartfully thank you.