Hi, my name is Erica Jackson and I’m reaching out to ask for your help to save the man I love, Peter Pruitt, from a justice system that’s failing him.

For years, Peter and I built a beautiful, stable life together after he fought his way to sobriety. He’s a kind, generous soul who has always put others before himself. But in 2022, his PTSD and depression—battles he’d worked so hard to overcome—crept back into his life. Then Hurricane Ian hit, amplifying his struggles. Determined to get back on track, Pete checked into a detox center and secured a spot in rehab. We could see hope on the horizon.

But just 18 hours before he was set to check into rehab, disaster struck again. A physical altercation with a neighbor landed Pete in jail on exaggerated charges. He was so close to turning things around, and now he’s trapped in a nightmare. His public defender seems more aligned with the state than with Pete’s best interests, pressuring him with threats of an 8-year prison sentence for a situation that’s been blown out of proportion.

I know the real Peter—the sober, stable man who lights up a room and helps everyone around him. Right now, he’s in pain, lost in a system that doesn’t see the person he truly is or the progress he was making. I’m fighting to hire a private attorney to give him a fair shot at justice and a chance to reclaim his life. But I can’t do it alone. I’m struggling financially, selling what I can, and I need your help.

Every donation, no matter how small, brings us closer to securing the legal support Pete desperately needs. If you can’t contribute, please share this with someone who might. We just want to see Pete healthy, stable, and back to being the incredible person we know he can be. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for any help you can give.