As some folks reading this already know, to a greater or lesser level of detail: I was in an abusive domestic "dynamic" from early 2022 until late 2023. I am safely out now, but as with any abusive situation, there was a lot of damage done, and I still find myself picking up pieces.

The situation, while it lasted, directly caused me to lose my house, well-paying job, cherished relationships, and - most relevant - my ability to drive my car, Ghost (also, of course, there was physical and psychological damage, but that's not the point currently)

For legal reasons (no, really) I can't publicly go into too many details on why I was unable to drive my car - I am happy to share all the gritty details via DM/PM (and no, unfortunately it wasn't just, say, losing my license. That would be simple) - BUT since I wasn't able to drive it I lost my corporate job and had to let the insurance lapse and put off paying sales tax/registration, in favor of instead keeping a roof over my head.

I have spent the last 2.5 years mostly walking over a mile to and from the only job I could reliably get to on foot.

Ghost the Car is finally drivable again!! Unfortunately, with my current income, it is impossible for me to put any money aside after bills to save for getting him legal.

I cannot make more money without a legal, working car.

I cannot get my car legal without more money.

It really is a textbook Catch-22.

I am trying to put a very dark time in my life behind me, once and for all, and finally get back to the self-sufficient independent person I know I am, but I cannot do it alone.

The goal set for this Gofundme will cover (with a small buffer) 6 months car insurance premium, sales tax & penalties, and registration for my car Ghost. Anything over will go towards the principle balance on the car's loan. This will ensure I have six months to confidently begin making the money needed to not allow any more lapses in insurance, pay the rest of my bills, etc.

If you have any questions or would like some sordid stories/trauma dumping, please feel to reach out

Thank you

Rae