Hi, my name is Emily.

This is really hard for me to write, but I’m running out of time.

I have to leave my current living situation by the end of this month due to circumstances outside of my control, and right now we dont have anywhere to go.

I recently was able to fully leave a difficult and unsafe situation that left me in shambles. I have fought to rebuild a stable, peaceful life for me and my children. I thought we were finally settling back into to a place where we could just breathe and be at peace. Instead, I’m now faced with trying to figure out how to start all over again.

I am working and actively seeking a second job. My mother has been my babysitter but she has become very ill and is no longer able to help with the baby. Without reliable childcare, picking up hours has been challenging.

Our family car situation is a huge concern as well. It is unsafe and also not fully legal. I have no choice but to rely on it to get to work, take care of my kids, utilize it for everything we need day to day. I’m not being careless. I’m doing the best I can with what I have.

I just want a normalcy for my little family. I want my attention to be on my enjoying my children, to be thinking about things like holidays, teaching my baby to walk, and showing up for my kids. Instead, I’ve been overwhelmed trying to hold everything together. Sadly, this has started to a toll on my health as well.

I’m asking for a chance to get through this moment, stabilize, and move forward.

I will not give up and I will always pay it forward.

If you can donate or share, it means more than I can explain.

— Emily