Hi, my name is Brittaney (Taney), and I’m a proud single mom of four amazing children—ages 13, 11, 10, and 6. Life hasn’t always been easy, but I’ve never let that stop me from pushing forward with strength, love, and faith. I’m reaching out now because I’m at a turning point—and I’m determined to build a better life for my family and create something that helps others, too.

I’ve been living with narcolepsy with cataplexy, a neurological condition that causes sudden sleep episodes and muscle weakness. It’s made holding a traditional job incredibly difficult, especially while also dealing with numbness and weakness in my legs, which doctors are still working to fully diagnose.

On top of that, I’ve recently learned that I will need to undergo a hysterectomy, adding another layer of emotional, physical, and financial stress to our situation. With four children depending on me, I want to make sure I’m in the best possible position to recover and care for them—without risking further burnout or instability.

We’ve also been living in an environment that no longer feels safe or supportive. My children have experienced racism and exclusion at school, and it’s heartbreaking. No child should grow up feeling unwelcome or unsafe because of the color of their skin. That’s why we’re planning to relocate to a more diverse, inclusive environment—a place where my children can thrive, and where I can focus on healing, growing, and building a better future for all of us.

That future includes a business I’ve created that will allow me to work from home, support my family, and share a message of unity, empowerment, and hope. I believe deeply in this vision, but I simply don’t have the resources to get it off the ground while managing everything else on my own.

Even through all this, and with the help of family, I recently had new tie rods and an alignment done on our family van to keep us moving safely. But it still needs all new tires and a blower motor, which is starting to fail. Reliable transportation is critical—not only for daily life, but also for making this move and getting my business off the ground.

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Where Your Support Will Go:

$2,666 – First month’s rent and security deposit

$1,000 – Moving truck, gas, and relocation expenses

$1,200 – Basic furniture and household setup

$2,000 – Living expenses while healing and starting fresh

$2,000 – Startup costs for my business (licenses, website, branding, materials)

$800 – Tires and repairs needed to keep our van safe and working

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I’m not asking for a handout— I'm reaching out for a hand up— I’m working hard to build a life that is safe, stable, and full of purpose. I just need a little help getting through this critical moment.

If you’ve ever been in a place where you just needed one chance, one open door, or one person to believe in you—then you understand what this means to me. Every donation, every share, and every kind word is part of the healing and part of the future we’re working toward.

Your support is more than just a donation — it’s a lifeline of hope, a spark of possibility, and a reminder that we’re not alone. You’re helping a mother protect, heal, and uplift her children while building something beautiful from the ground up. Together, we can create the fresh start we so deeply need — and turn pain into purpose, struggle into strength, and dreams into reality. Thank you for walking this journey with us.

With love and gratitude,

Brittaney (Taney)