Hi, my name is Nelly, and I’m 18 years old. Right now, I’m doing everything I can to keep my family together during one of the hardest times we’ve ever faced.

My mom has struggled with mental health for a long time. In early 2025, everything got worse. A traumatic situation involving a family member’s arrest caused the rest of our family to abandon us. People blamed my mom for things that weren’t her fault, and not long after, her fiancé left us with nothing—no support, no help.

Since then, it’s just been me, my mom, and my younger siblings. My mom can’t work due to her mental state, and I’ve stepped up to care for my siblings and manage everything at home. But we’re falling behind on rent, our electricity is in danger of being shut off, and we don’t have enough for groceries.

On top of all of this, my mom and I both carry deep scars from our past. We endured abuse from someone we trusted—a man who was supposed to be a father figure. It’s hard to share this, but I want people to understand the pain we’ve survived, and the strength we’ve had to find just to keep going.

I’m hoping to raise $2,500 to help cover:

• Rent and housing security

• Electricity and basic utilities

• Food and essentials for my siblings and me and maybe try to get my mom into therapy

I know I’m asking for much but it’s just enough to get back on our feet and until I get a job. If you can’t donate, I completely understand. Please consider sharing this so others might see it. Every share means hope. Every bit of support helps us stay afloat.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

With love,

Nelly m