Hi everyone, my name is Bella and making this is really humbling for me because asking for help has never come easy.

Truthfully, I’ve been in survival mode for years. For the last 4 years I’ve been moving from place to place, dealing with housing instability and periods of homelessness — at one point even sleeping in my car — while trying to keep myself together mentally, emotionally and financially. A lot of people don’t see that part. They see me smile, joke around, keep pushing, but behind that I’ve been carrying a lot.

I’ve also been living in a toxic and at times unsafe family environment, including fearing harm in my own home. Living with that kind of instability has affected my mental health in ways I can’t fully put into words.

I’ve been trying to do everything on my own while carrying debt, struggling to keep my car legal and running, falling behind on registration, dealing with emotional exhaustion, and still trying not to give up on school.

And honestly… my dream is to earn my Commercial Driver’s License and work over-the-road. I see that as my path out. Not just a career, but a way to create real stability — income, independence, and even housing security while I get on my feet. It feels like my ticket to a better life, and I’ve been fighting hard not to lose sight of that.

Right now, transportation is one of my biggest obstacles. My car needs to be repaired or replaced and brought up to date, and without reliable transportation it becomes even harder to get to and from school, pursue my goals, or leave the environment I’m in.

This fundraiser is for more than bills or a car. It’s for a chance to get out of survival mode. To catch up instead of constantly falling behind. To move somewhere safe. To continue school. To pursue my Commercial Driver’s License. To finally have a real shot at a stable life.

I hate even having to ask, but I’m learning there’s strength in being honest when you need support, and I’m honestly just tired of fighting alone.

If you can donate, share this, pray for me, or even just read this and hold hope for me, thank you. Truly. I’ve been fighting for a long time to build a better life, and any help getting me closer to safety, stability, and the future I’ve been trying so hard to reach would mean more than I can put into words ❤️

Thank you for reading my story and believing in me.