Hi everyone, my name is Sonyalee Gonzalez.

UPDATE 2

I raised my goal higher on here! Thank youuu for the encouragement

Right now I’m so lucky to say that I’ve raised almost 4k towards my 5k goal (of course the goal is more but it’s my first time asking for this kind of support from my friends, clients & followers in this way without giving something in exchange & working for it!) so THANK YOU ALL SO SO MUCHHHH!! I’m so close to a breakthrough and this has been a breath of fresh air for me to have financial breathing room! Thank you! just knowing my roof is secure makes me feel secure knowing I am improving myself, my life and circumstances. Thank you. I raised the goal to 15k I believe in myself and I need to believe this is possible for me.

I’ve been living in hotels for over three years now, and I can’t even begin to describe how tired, worn down, and emotionally drained I feel. I’ve done everything I can to stay afloat, but it’s reached a point where I truly need help to start over.

I actually made a GoFundMe three years ago when this all started, but after a year of it being up with not one donation, I deleted it. I’m hoping this time around things will be different.

My childhood wasn’t easy to say the least. Things were tough & you get used to rolling with the punches. In 2016, I lost my father — and that loss changed everything. At 16, it deeply impacted me, my siblings, my future, and my sense of stability. I graduated high school in 2018 with honors, full of hope, and tried to build a life for myself and my younger brother. But my home environment was unstable. My mother, instead of being supportive, kept my vital documents — my ID, birth certificate, and everything I needed to move forward — for years. It felt intentional, like a way to keep me dependent and powerless. She has had a history of being abusive & controlling things like this through my childhood.

For years, I couldn’t get a technical or stable job because I had no identification. I’ve been taking my power back ever since I can remember — trying to break free from patterns that kept me small and stuck. Finally, in May 2024, I got my ID and birth certificate. That moment felt like freedom. Like maybe I could finally breathe and start my own life, on my own terms.

But rebuilding hasn’t been easy.

Living in motels and hotels has been my only option — safer than a shelter, but far from stable, affordable, or restful. Most weeks, I spend between $700–$800 just to have a roof over my head. I’ve been paying day by day, often unsure if I’ll have enough for the next night. That constant uncertainty has been mentally and emotionally exhausting — never knowing if I’ll have somewhere to stay by the end of the day.

I’ve been running my small business, Sonyareads, since 2019, offering tarot readings, spiritual guidance, and energy work to clients worldwide. I work daily and weekly, helping others heal and find peace — even while trying to hold myself together.

I’m now asking for help to finally find safe, stable housing, cover rent and deposit costs, and hopefully begin saving for a car, driver’s license, and bank account. My goal is $5,000, which would give me the foundation to rebuild my life from the ground up — not just survive day to day.

Every share, donation, and kind word means more than I can express. I’ve been strong for so long, but I’m ready to rest, rebuild, and finally live in peace.

Thank you for believing in me and being part of this turning point in my story.

With love and gratitude,

Sonyalee Gonzalez

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