Help Me Get to Safety and Security

Hi everyone,

This is incredibly hard for me to write, but I’m doing it because I’ve run out of options and I need help.

I’m currently living in a very dangerous situation. Recently, someone was murdered just two feet from my back door. That alone should’ve shaken everyone — but my landlord never even acknowledged it, and the police didn’t take it seriously. Since then, I haven’t felt safe in my own home. I’m constantly on edge, afraid to leave after dark, and unsure what could happen next.

On top of that, I was recently laid off from my job. I’ve submitted hundreds of applications — literally hundreds — and still haven’t been able to land anything. I’m doing everything I can to stay afloat, but I’m at a breaking point.

I’m trying to raise enough to get somewhere safe, somewhere I can start over — surrounded by support and love, not violence and fear. I’ve made mistakes in the past. I know I’ve burned bridges. I understand that might make this hard to believe. But I’ve got receipts. I’ve got the truth. I’m not looking for pity — just a hand up so I don’t fall back into making money by degrading myself and being filled with shame.

In no way do I want anyone to think this is going towards renting an apartment, condo, house, etc. This is going towards a safe spot with round-the-clock support or accountability, most likely some sort of halfway situation.

If you can donate anything — even just a few dollars — it would make more of a difference than you can imagine. If you can’t donate but know of a job, a lead, a program, or even just have advice — I’m listening. I'm open. I’m desperate to change my life and I can’t do it alone. Due to my spotty past, I am also willing to provide any and all information with factual information and any proof requested.

Thank you for reading this and thank you for caring. Please share if you can.

With gratitude and hope,

Niki AKA Deja