Empower a single mum: Join the Fight Against DV

Hello, my name is Michelle and I'm raising funds for our beautiful friend who is a single mother. She has finally broken free from the invisible chains of domestic violence, but the battle to protect her child is far from over.

Her story took an unexpected turn when she found herself in a relationship that shattered her perception of love and safety. From the outside, he seemed like a loving partner, but behind closed doors, the emotional abuse and coercive control was suffocating. 

It took a podcast to open her eyes to the truth and eventually her child told her the truth and what she was told was the worst a parent could ever hear. Abuse in all forms, not just emotional. This gave her the strength to escape. 

Finally building up the courage to leave only made the situation worse, unleashing a storm of escalating threats and violence. This all forced them into hiding and triggered a legal battle. The cost has been steep – financially, emotionally, and physically.

This mum believed she’d get Legal Aid to help them, only to be denied due to earning the equivalent of a mere 3 cups of coffee which pushed her over the threshold. Now, she’s got over $10,000 in legal fees waiting to be paid with an uncertain future that could easily amount to over $60,000. It's a burden she never expected to carry, but here we are, humbly asking for your support.

Imagine if you could spare the cost of a coffee to help rewrite their story. Your contribution will not only change her child's life but also break the cycle of abuse.

For safety and legal reasons, names and specific identifying details have been excluded.

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