Donate to Secure Tracy's Safe Haven

First and foremost, anyone who knows me, knows that I'm strong-willed, and hate asking for help - especially financially.

Those who are closest to me may know that I've had an extremely rough go of things lately, to put it mildly. In this year alone, I've had to flee an abusive relationship, lived in unsafe environments, and was even in a motel with my kitties while I desperately searched for housing. I did this all while battling every day with my chronic illnesses, all of which were, and still are, exacerbated due to constant stress and uncertainty. While I'm an extremely resilient woman, I'm running out of strength.

While it's not safe to disclose too much information about my current living situation, what I thought was an answer to my prayers has turned into my worst nightmare, and I have been reliving the trauma of my past abuse for months. For mine and the cats well-being, I urgently need to move.

I have found a safe place where I know I will feel at peace, and most importantly, be able to start my life anew. I have aspirations to return to work, grow my photography, and even enroll in a Paralegal program at one of the local community colleges. I've finally assembled the greatest team of specialists through Jefferson, and I have a strong support network in the Philadelphia region, which will only grow, given the chance to stay here.

In order to move as soon as possible, I must come up with a deposit within days, and as a person on a fixed income, this is a challenge that feels impossible. I never thought that I would create something like this, but my 40th birthday is approaching, and a brand new chance at life - the life I've always wanted for myself - finally feels attainable, if I can only get myself into this new living situation.

Anything you feel in your heart to give, I promise will be received with the utmost gratitude, and I will carry that thankfulness with me every single day as I embark on this new journey of freedom, renewed health, and hopefully, at last, peace and happiness.

It would mean the world to me, Franklin, Cora, and Walter.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

-Tracy