Donate to Kaitlyn's Healing and Recovery

Hi everyone, Im Kaitlyn, and I’m reaching out to ask for your help in supporting me, as I fight to rebuild my life after enduring family abuse for a long part of my teenage and young adult years.

For years, I endured emotional and verbal abuse, manipulation, and complete control at the hands of my mother. Anything that could contribute to my independence, my mother would severely hold me back on, like a driver’s permit, government ID, passport. And she even forced me to drop out of high school at the start of my junior year.

She would severely shelter me, and even condone me and shun me for who I am as a person. She would insult me, my friends, my interests. She would even make fun of the difficult times and struggles I had experienced when I was younger, such as being groomed. And when I turned 18 a few years ago, she would deny my rights as one.

Finally, I hit breaking point and tried to move out, She isolated me and even cut off the internet to prevent me from seeking any outside help. my mother threatened to shoot my boyfriend if he came to pick me up. And would "prevent" any of my family if they were to either.

But not too long ago, I finally had the courage to leave suddenly without them knowing. And it was the hardest decision of my life.

However, the abuse didn’t stop even after I was gone. My mother and older sister hacked into my social media accounts, exposed deeply personal messages, and spread false rumors about me and my boyfriend to family, relatives, and friends, twisting the truth to isolate me and make it seem like she was in the right. They accused us of several disgusting things and painted me as someone I’m not, just to damage my reputation and all behind my back.

I’ve been struggling for a while, trying to do what I could on my own, but I need help with what I’ve been through. I struggle with anxiety and depression every single day, and with suspected ADHD, managing it all has been overwhelming. I’m working hard to heal, but without professional help, it will be an endless, and hard uphill battle.

Right now, I need help to get back on my feet. This fundraiser will go toward essential expenses like rent, therapy, and the resources I need to build a stable and independent life. Every dollar donated, or even just sharing this campaign, will make a real difference. Thank you.