Hello, my name is Alejandro. I am Venezuelan, and due to the difficult situation there, and to protect my physical and emotional well-being, I had to leave my country. I have been living in Ecuador for the past eight years. Today I’m reaching out because I am facing one of the most painful moments of my life and I truly need help.

In Ecuador, I fell in love with a wonderful man. Together we built a happy home with our four dogs. Sadly, one of our dogs died of a heart attack, and since that day, everything I have experienced has been truly awful. After the death of our beloved Gastón, my partner’s health deteriorated, and a few months later, my partner of almost seven years also passed away. They were part of my family, my support, and the reason I felt supported whiIe starting over in a new country. Their passing has left a deep, and indescribable pain that I am still trying to navigate. I am doing my best to stay strong, but the emotional impact has severely affected my physical and mental health. I am currently receiving psychological therapy once a week to cope with my grief and everything around me.

On the top of this immense loss, my partner’s father went even further, cruelly preventing me from attending his funeral and burial, claiming it was “a disgrace.” Not content with that, I am now facing a legal battle I never imagined. My partner’s father, who never accepted his sexual orientation or our relationship, is suing me. They had no relationship for almost 20 years, and yet now, in the middle of the grief, he is trying to take away everything my partner and I built together. His harassment and threats have caused me severe anxiety and panic attacks, adding to the depression I’m already experiencing.

This situation has created a financial burden I simply cannot manage alone. Legal costs have already surpassed $5,000, an amount that is currently impossible for me to afford. It has become difficult to cover even basic necessities, such as food for myself and my other dogs. I also have an upcoming surgery, which adds another layer of worry given my lack of financial stability or support network.

That’s why I’m starting this campaign: with humility and hope. Any help, whether through a donation or by sharing my story, would mean the world to me. Your support will allow me to continue this legal process, protect what my partner and I built together, and honor his memory by ensuring that justice is served.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart.