I left an abusive home and now I really need help

My name is Lari, I’m 22, and I’m reaching out for help because I recently had to leave home after years of physical, emotional, and verbal abuse. It’s taken everything in me to get out, and while it was the right decision, I’m really struggling to get back on my feet as I have no family in the UK.

For years, I endured being beaten, kicked, punched, dragged on the floor by my hair, and laughed at during my worst moments. I was mocked and filmed while having mental breakdowns straight after being abused. Things finally hit a breaking point, and I had to leave as my life was threatened and I was too scared to stay at home. Right now, I’m staying with a friend who took me in at the last minute, but I don’t have enough money to support myself as I have no savings.

The abuse has taken a huge toll on my mental health. I’ve been battling severe depression and anxiety to the point where I have had to call ambulances due to the physical strain it has on my chest.

I started therapy at the end of November, and it was helping me begin to process the trauma I’ve endured. Unfortunately, I’ve had to stop going because I can’t afford it anymore, and I can feel myself slowly slipping away. I know I need to continue therapy to heal, but right now, I just don’t have the resources and it’s scary.

I do have a job, but it’s just not enough to cover the basics like rent, food, and transportation—let alone the support I need to recover. I’ve always tried to push through on my own, but I can’t do this anymore without help as I really no longer feel okay.

EDIT***I’m asking for support so I can afford to find a place to live as I was taken advantage of in a vulnerable situation and the money acquired from this go fund me was stolen and not used for rent resulting in me being kicked out although I have proof of everything! I am actively trying to recover this money.

Anything you can give, whether it’s a donation or just sharing this would mean so much to me.

Thank you for taking the time to read my story.