My name is Säge. After 10 years together and 7 years of marriage, my wife left me and I was dependent on her financially. I have almost nothing to my name and must pay her each day to stay in this house and be near my animals—Hazel (Australian Shepherd), Oak (Husky), and my cats Cooper, Parker, and Tokyo. It is not safe for my mental health to stay here and I cannot afford to leave. I refuse to be separated from my animals, as they are my reason for living and I am their primary caregiver.
I still love my wife, and am absolutely heartbroken. I spend most of my day crying in various fast food lobbies picking up food for delivery. It's been dark, and I want to get my life into the light again.
This situation has left me struggling to meet my basic needs. I am underweight, eating very little, and every dollar I make from DoorDash goes toward staying with my animals. My car, which has high mileage, is my only source of income and I have had to use it as shelter but it is not properly insualted from the cold. I am working with a caseworker, a therapist, and an advocate to help me move forward and rebuild my life. I am selling my prized personal belongings on ebay to get by.
I am asking for help with first month's rent and a security deposit so I can find a safe place where my animals and I can live together, car repairs so I can keep working and have reliable transportation, and food so I can regain my strength while I look for new opportunities. Any amount helps. Sharing this campaign helps me reach people who might be able to support. Thank you for seeing me and helping me start over.
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What your support will help with:
- First month's rent and security deposit for a pet-friendly apartment
- Essential car repairs to keep my vehicle running
- Food and basic necessities while I job hunt and rebuild
If I raise more than needed, I will donate the excess to the domestic violence organization that has been helping me. If I raise less, every dollar still gets me closer to safety.
I don't like to ask for things I didn't earn, but I need to swallow my pride and ask for help if I want to survive the worst chapter of my life.
Thank you,
Säge