My name is Monique, and I’m raising money for an emergency housing fund for myself and my mother.

We are currently living in an overcrowded one-bedroom apartment with multiple family members, including my grandfather, who has advanced dementia and needs constant care. My mother and I sleep on air mattresses in the living room. There is no real privacy, no stable workspace, and very little peace or rest. We have tried to survive this situation for as long as we can, but it has become physically, emotionally, and financially unsustainable.

I am an independent adult content creator, and my ability to work depends on having stability, privacy, space, and a safe place to create. Right now, I do not have that. I have continued trying to work through constant stress, financial instability, and an unstable living environment, but I have reached the point where I need help before things collapse completely.

To make this possible, I am selling my car — the one major thing I fought to keep current for the past three years. I was never late on it, and letting it go hurts deeply. But the payment and insurance cost nearly $800 a month, and I cannot keep paying that while also trying to build a way out. Selling it is painful, but it will reduce my monthly expenses and give me a small starting point.

This fundraiser is to help turn that sacrifice into a real path toward stable housing.

Funds raised will go toward first month’s rent, security deposit, application fees, moving costs, temporary lodging if needed, transportation after selling my car, and basic setup costs for a stable living and work space.

My goal is not luxury. I am trying to prevent homelessness and create a safe, stable place where my mother and I can sleep, breathe, work, and rebuild. I need privacy, stability, and enough room to have a real chance at getting back on my feet.

If you can donate, even $1 or $5 helps. If you cannot donate, sharing this helps too. I know everyone is struggling, and I do not ask lightly. I am doing everything I can on my end, including making the painful decision to sell my car. I just need help making sure that sacrifice becomes a bridge to safety, not just another loss.

Thank you for reading, sharing, donating, or helping in any way.