My name is Chloé, and I am raising funds to secure a safe place to live and rebuild my stability after leaving an abusive home.

For years I’ve been living in a home filled with verbal abuse, turned physical violence, and constant instability. On Monday night, Dec 1st, things escalated to the point where my parent punched me in the face while I was having mental breakdown from the pressure, chaos, and lack of basic needs in the home. (Lack of heat, gas, & hot water) My jaw became severely swollen, I had to leave immediately, and I’ve been unable to safely return since. (Images in slide #2, 3-5)

A month or so earlier, October 21st, I was also attacked by my sibling while juggling financial struggle & stress in the home. That assault left me with a concussion, my locs pulled out, and even more fear about being in my own home. At that point, I was able to stay in a short-term sublet to escape the violence.

After only a week back home, everything escalated and I was attacked again, and I ended up in the ER. I am now forced to rely on friends couches, different homes, and whatever temporary safety I could find. These incidents are part of a long, painful pattern of being unsafe in a place that should have been my support system. The environment has become unsafe for my body, my mental health, and my future, and I know I need to leave permanently. I can’t return because the physical violence may escalate further, and I may be seriously injured.

I’ve been producing shows for the community every few months since October 2024 right after coming out of unemployment. My work is centered on the pure intention of building a creative ecosystem where we can grow together.

This involves balancing my part-time job, production work, artist curation, editing, securing venues, photographers, creating jobs and opportunities for others with limited resources. I’ve been juggling all of this while living in an unstable home, and I am unfortunately unable to make ends meet. My love of art, people, and community is what keeps me motivated.

But I can’t create if I’m not safe. I’m exhausted, and I’m not ashamed to say I’ve hit my limit. Some days I’m starving, some nights I can’t sleep, and I’m still carrying an entire production on my back. I can’t build a show or work effectively if I’m barely surviving. I’ve given everything I have to SoundStage! & the community, but right now I need to pour into myself to find safe housing.

I am still committed to my vision, my community, and my craft. I just need stability, safety, and rest so I can keep growing.

In order for this to be possible, i have to build my independence and (re)start my life from scratch. Restoring my health & finding a new home to continue my creative work is my main priority right now!

Your contribution would help me cover a few essential things so I can land on my feet:

- Emergency housing / a stable room to rent

- Food & basic necessities

- Transportation and safety needs

Leaving an abusive household is terrifying, destabilizing, and expensive. I’m asking for support so I can create a stable foundation and finally stop living in survival mode.

Sharing, donating, or even sending encouragement are helpful methods of assistance.

Thank you for helping me protect myself and rebuild my life.