From Survival to Stability — Please Help Me Get Back on My Feet

Hi, my name is Jessica.

I’ve spent a long time pretending I was okay when I wasn’t. I learned how to survive quietly, how to carry everything on my own, and how to keep going even when I was exhausted, scared, and unsure how much longer I could hold on. Asking for help goes against everything I’ve trained myself to do—but right now, I don’t have another choice.

I am standing at a fragile moment. I’m one setback away from losing the little stability I’ve managed to hold onto, and that fear follows me every single day. Time matters right now. Without help soon, the progress I’ve fought so hard for could slip away, making it even harder to rebuild.

I’m trying to rebuild my life from the ground up, piece by piece, with honesty and determination. I want to move forward, not stay trapped in survival mode. With support, I can secure safe housing, meet my basic needs, and finally begin building a future that isn’t defined by fear or loss.

I don’t need saving—I just need a chance, and I’m fighting for it.