My hardship began over four years ago, before I became a mother. For thirteen years, I worked as a CNA, caring for others until a life-changing injury altered everything. While trying to prevent an elderly patient from a fatal fall, I sustained severe damage to my shoulder, including a shredded bicep tendon, a torn rotator cuff, and bone spurs. After multiple rounds of physical therapy and surgery, my life was turned upside down. Alongside this, I am a survivor of domestic violence, and between the injury and the abuse, I lost myself. It has been a struggle ever since.

While trying to heal and rebuild, I became a first-time mom to my son, and two years later, my daughter. Now, as a single mother, I am with my babies 24 hours a day, doing my best to provide for them without a support system. My son just turned three, and my daughter is one. I never imagined I would be in this position, but I am determined to give my children a better life. The funds raised will help me regain my independence, secure transportation, cover daily expenses, and start new opportunities for our family. I want to create a safe home where my children can play outside without fear, and where we don’t have to worry about moving or random violence.

I know it can be hard to believe stories like mine, and it took the last bit of pride and self-respect to come here and ask for help. For the sake of my children, I am asking you all to please find it in your hearts to read, share, and understand my cry as a mother wanting to do so much more for her children. All I am asking for is a chance to start over and show my babies a better life. Thank you for your time and precious energy. Love and light to all.