
Help a muslim lesbian escape arranged marriage
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I'm making this fundraiser on behalf of my friend River, as it isn't safe for him to make one himself. He's a brown muslim nonbinary lesbian in the middle east who's living in an extremely abusive (physically, verbally etc), controlling, and strict religious household since childhood. He's also physically disabled, which made the abuse worse, and makes escaping from it harder as he is dependent on his parents for basic needs.
Now, River is being forced into marrying a man later this year after delays due to the pandemic and desperately needs to escape (the situation and the country) before then. He is financially dependent on his family and can't work both due to being disabled and not allowed to pursue higher studies (thus being unable to get a job, etc). He will also be gravely hurt if his family finds out he's gay and lives each day fearing for his safety.
Due to his limited options, he's turning to the online community for financial support and hopes to be met with kindness and understanding. All the funds raised will go to aiding his escape, and his survival and safety needs thereafter.
Thank you kindly to everyone who chooses to contribute to a better life for my friend.
Now, River is being forced into marrying a man later this year after delays due to the pandemic and desperately needs to escape (the situation and the country) before then. He is financially dependent on his family and can't work both due to being disabled and not allowed to pursue higher studies (thus being unable to get a job, etc). He will also be gravely hurt if his family finds out he's gay and lives each day fearing for his safety.
Due to his limited options, he's turning to the online community for financial support and hopes to be met with kindness and understanding. All the funds raised will go to aiding his escape, and his survival and safety needs thereafter.
Thank you kindly to everyone who chooses to contribute to a better life for my friend.
Organizer
Naailah Hakim
Organizer
England