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Help a young homeless teen get back on his feet

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Hi! I'm Cheng, I'm actually helping my friend out, and this is his story.

"Hi, my name is Gabriel and recently I was kicked out of my abusive household. My parents and I haven't been in the best relationship; they were emotionally distant to me and there was always somehow a "miscommunication". I was always gaslighted and criticized whenever I tried to stand up for myself, my mental health was never seen as an issue to them, and my problems were always belittled. As a result, I suffered from anxiety and depression, which have led me to many attempts. One night, after a big argument, my parents took away all of my belongings and I was trapped in my room to wander in my thoughts, crying. I've never felt so disrespected as a person and as their son, hopeless, and unmotivated. Many heated arguments would erupt in my home between me and my parents and it was always mentally draining to me. I was also always held up to a standard and if I dare disobey them and fail the standards set to me, I'd be lectured with heart wrenching criticism that would always unmotivate me with my views of life. Immense pressure was put onto me and it always led me to wanting to just give up for my peace and theirs. 


I was always called a "nobody" and they would always say I would never survive "out there" if I disrespect my parents--which I never did. I saw myself as an obedient and compassionate child, I would never disrespect them in any way; however, my mistakes are always seen as a sign of disrespect and I would often be lectured and mentally abused for it. On top of all of the tiring mental abuse, many times was I threatened to be disowned if I ever come out to them as a homosexual and if I was found to be self harming again, I'd be sent to a mental institution, making me scared of confronting and solving my own feelings. I always felt like I was walking on eggshells, pleasing everyone while my mental health deteriorates. After one heated night, I was told that I have two weeks left to leave the house, and I did. I was either going to succumb to my thoughts of committing suicide or risking being homeless. 


Thankfully, I had someone that offered me a place to stay, which is where I am right now. Unfortunately, despite being safe for now, I still experience nightmares which always demotivate me on my views of life because of the time I was being mentally abused. It was never satisfying to me, I always wake up feeling suffocated and extremely sad because of my past still haunting me and my mental health being inconsistent. Besides my nightmares, I am also in trouble of going homeless again as the person's parents letting me stay don't want me here, I am hoping that soon I will be able to afford a place to stay. I am financially troubled right now as I don't have any income and it's quite challenging for me to find a job. I also have a green card that is expiring soon, which might leave me undocumented and at risk of being deported back to my country, where I don't have a future. I wanted a gofundme helping, hopefully aiding me from my obstacles that I am facing right now financially. Hopefully through this, it would help me get on my feet and hopefully continue to be strong while healing."

You can reach Gabriel at: 
Instagram: @ggabp_
E-mail: [email redacted]

Me and the rest of his friends live overseas, but we promise to do whatever we have in our power to help him from becoming homeless. We appreciate your contributions a whole lot. We will keep you guys posted, thank you so much.
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Donations 

  • Kristen Garcia
    • $50
    • 2 yrs
  • Anonymous
    • $5
    • 3 yrs
  • Anonymous
    • $5
    • 3 yrs
  • kristen Garcia
    • $100
    • 3 yrs
  • Lydia Fu
    • $5
    • 3 yrs
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Cheng :)
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Williston Park, NY
Gabriel Langit
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Gabriel Langit
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