Help furnishing a new start

After years of surviving a heavily psychologically and sexually abusive marriage, I finally found the strength to leave — not just for my future, but for my daughter as well, Amoretta. And I wouldn’t have made it this far without the kindness and encouragement from the Luxe Nova Team.

In real life, I was made to feel small, watched, controlled, diminished. I was told I was too much, too broken, or not enough. That simply existing was a burden and "love" was transactionally conditional. I spent years shrinking myself to keep the peace in a house that never felt like home.

But Luxe Nova showed me something completely different. You gave me room to breathe, to laugh, to feel seen — and most of all, to believe that kindness, care, and real community still exist. You made me feel like I wasn’t crazy for wanting more. That I wasn’t alone. That I was worth saving.

With the love of Luxe Nova, I found the courage to escape my heavily abusive marriage. Now, for the first time, I have a place of my own with Amoretta — a quiet 1 bed 1 bath apartment where we can start over safely. But we’re doing it with almost nothing.

In order for me to be approved for this apartment, I had to put down $9,000 upfront, equal to 7 months rent prepaid— nearly my entire savings — because years of my ex's control left me with no credit history, no rental record, and no job. That cost was the only way to give my daughter and me a safe roof over our heads.

Now that we’re here, we have:

Everything we have fits into a few bags and boxes. The rest was left behind in the escape. And the little furniture we got to use while living with my brother will be going with him to college, as it's his.

Right now, my only disposable income is enough to cover basic bills, gas, and food. There’s nothing left to stretch toward furniture or household supplies — not without risking our stability.

I’m asking for financial help to make this space livable.

A bed off the ground, a place to eat, something to cook with, and room for my daughter to play and rest. These are the kinds of things that help a child feel safe and help a parent stay strong enough to keep going.

This support will help give some breathing room while I search for work in this new city. I’m determined to rebuild fully and independently, but I can’t do everything at once — not while we’re still sleeping on the floor and eating out of one pot.

I want to create a home that feels peaceful, comforting, and truly ours — a soft place to rest, grow, and finally breathe without an angry man in the house, for both me and Amoretta. Made with warmth, care, and the stability we’ve gone without for too long.

If you’re in a position to help, thank you — your support holds meaningful weight that’s so much more than simple furniture. And if you’re not, your kindness, your presence, and your belief in our fresh start already mean more than words can express.

With love, resilience, and gratitude,

Teresa & Amoretta

"Tii"