On April 2, 2026, I made the difficult decision to leave a 20-year domestic violence relationship. Since then, my life has been a whirlwind of change and uncertainty. In just two weeks, I had to move three times, but I finally found a safe place and started to settle in. I had a good plan and a little money saved, and I was hopeful that things would start to get better.

Last week, I tried to sell my washer and dryer online to help make ends meet. Unfortunately, I was scammed out of all my savings—everything I had worked so hard to put aside. I hadn't used Facebook in 14 years, and I never expected something like this to happen. Losing that money has made it nearly impossible to cover my bills, buy food, and put gas in my car. I filed a police report and will be picking it up soon, but right now, I'm struggling to get by.

I'm reaching out because I have no family or friends to turn to—it's just me. The people who are supposed to help haven't protected me like they should. If anyone out there can help, whether it's finding a more affordable place near my daughter and job or just helping me get by, I would be deeply grateful. I've already lost so much, and the scammers took even more from me than my own husband did. I just want to start over, regain my dignity, and break the cycle of abuse. Your support would mean more to me than I can express. Thank you for reading my story and considering helping me during this difficult time.