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Seeking Safety From Extremely Dangerous Living Conditions

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My name is Bailey, and I’m reaching out for support as I work towards continuing to rebuild my life not just physically, but spiritually and emotionally after a painful and life-changing journey.

Following an abusive marriage, that went through a devastating divorce, a protection order had been issued for my safety a terrifying but necessary step in a long cycle of control and harm. But after the divorce was finalized, the protection order was no longer in effect. I had to uproot my life entirely, leaving behind my home, my comfort zone, and much of what I knew.

In that difficult season, I turned to United Way of Geauga County, who blessed me with a housing grant to help me start over. I found a rental in Aurora, Ohio a place I believed would be a fresh start. A safe space to grieve, heal, and begin again in peace with my two cats, Luna and Yohji. 

But the home I moved into has become hazardous not just uncomfortable, but truly unsafe.
Since January, I’ve been living in a rental with extremely dangerous and unlawful conditions. These issues have been consistently downplayed, ignored, or completely neglected by my landlord. I was left to handle serious hazards entirely on my own, with no professional guidance or support — even though it was his legal responsibility to maintain a safe and habitable home.

The only reason I stayed this long was because of continued promises that things would be fixed. But those promises were broken, and the situation quickly spiraled out of control. On top of that, I was in a state of emotional distress, limited on where I could go, and doing my best to hold everything together. I’ve been stuck in constant survival mode, just trying to get through each day in a place that has only gotten more unsafe.

Here’s what I’ve had to endure:

• Raw sewage leaking into the crawlspace
• Methane gas seeping into the air
• No functioning plumbing
• No access to heat during the winter
• An infestation of drain flies due to waste exposure
• Mold, poor ventilation, and worsening air quality
• Ongoing landlord neglect despite repeated requests for help

The conditions have made us all sick. I’ve lost personal belongings to mold and contamination. My cats my companions through everything have fallen ill. Despite my repeated requests, the landlord has refused to address these dangerous issues. We can’t stay here any longer.

By the grace of God, I’ve found a new rental on the west side of Cleveland — a peaceful home that feels like a sanctuary. A fresh start, not just in location, but in spirit. A space where I can finally rest, breathe, and rebuild.

Your support will help me cover:
• Emergency relocation and short-term housing
• First month’s rent and deposit
• Replacement of belongings lost to mold and toxic exposure
• Veterinary care for Luna and Yohji
• Basic moving costs, supplies, and essentials

️ A Safe Home Means So Much More

This isn’t just about a new place it’s about healing fully, for me and for my animals. It’s about restoring my peace, my health, and the sense of safety and dignity that everyone deserves.

I dream of the small, meaningful things:
Making coffee in the morning without fear
Watching Luna and Yohji nap in the sunlight
Growing plants that thrive as I do
️Cooking meals for loved ones
️Hosting sleepovers with my nieces and nephews
Creating a home where family and friends can visit, laugh, and feel safe too

Through it all, my faith has carried me. I believe God has been with me every step of this journey, even in the hardest moments.

“And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace… will Himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.”
1 Peter 5:10

Your prayers, shares, and encouragement are just as valuable. All I ask is that you keep me, Luna, and Yohji in your thoughts and lift us up in prayer as we take this next step.

Thank you for believing in our story and being part of this new beginning.

With love and faith,
Bailey, Luna & Yohji
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    Bainbridge, OH

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