Hello everyone,

My name is Altynay, and I am humbly asking for support during one of the most difficult seasons of my life.

I am 25 weeks pregnant and currently living in a maternity shelter in San Diego after leaving an abusive marriage. I never expected my life to take this turn, but I am doing everything I can to protect myself and my baby and to build a safe, stable future for us.

Why I Need Help

After I left my husband due to emotional and sexual abuse and escalating danger, he withdrew my green card petition and filed legal actions against me. Overnight, I lost my path to immigration status, my home, my financial stability, and the life I worked hard to build.

To stay safe and stay in the United States legally, I had to hire an immigration attorney to file a VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) self-petition, which protects survivors of abuse. This process is lifesaving, but it is also expensive.

On top of this, I have an ongoing family court case, including a restraining order and divorce, which also requires legal representation.

What the Funds Will Cover

I am currently working as a nanny part-time, but because I paid all my savings to my family lawyer just to protect myself, I have nothing left to cover the new immigration costs.

Your support will go directly toward:

• $3,000 remaining balance to my immigration attorney (payment plan allowed)

• $1,000 in court fees needed this month

• Ongoing legal document fees and filings

• Transportation to court and appointments

• Basic needs while preparing for my baby

I have no family in the U.S., and while I am grateful for the shelter I live in, they are focused on adoption, so I will soon need to find a stable place for me and my baby.

Why This Means So Much

I am trying to rebuild my life from zero — safely, legally, and with dignity.

Every dollar helps me move one step closer to stability, safety, and a future where my baby can grow up in peace.

Your help is not just financial — it is a message that I am not alone during the hardest time of my life.

Thank You

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for reading my story.

Whether you donate, share, or simply send a prayer or kind thought — I am deeply grateful.

Your support gives me hope and strength to continue moving forward.

With love and gratitude,

Altynay