Keep Shannon Safe: Donate for Shelter

Hi All, My name is Lisa and I’m working to raise funds to help Shannon keep a roof over her head. She recently mustered the courage to leave a 19-year physically and psychologically abusive relationship where she was essentially kept prisoner in her home. Not allowed to have a job, go to school, have any friends, contact with family was cut off, etc.

I have had encounters with her soon-to-be ex-husband and can attest to the fact that he is the worst of the worst - sociopath bad. As with most malignant narcissists, he’s not taking it well and has taken her car, her phone, her license, her passport, all credit cards, and has pretty much left her destitute in Yuma, AZ where the temps are now well over 100 degrees. He has repeatedly threatened to “put a bullet in her head” so she has succeeded in getting a restraining order and is in hiding. She is fighting for her rights in court, but the wheels of justice move very slowly, and slower still when you have no access to basic needs or legal representation.

I’m working to raise funds to keep a roof over her head - seedy hotel is better than the streets - provide for some food, court filing & copy fees. Nothing fancy - just things for her basic survival and safety.

You may have judgements but it’s impossible to understand unless you’ve walked a day in her shoes. Leaving an abusive situation, with a young child, is very difficult - especially amidst death threats.

We have exhausted all other resources - as you’re aware the system to support people these days is beyond broken to the point of non-existent.

I also know we’re all being asked to give to this or that these days and are feeling stretched thin ourselves. And, you don’t know Shannon. I know some of you can relate to her situation, or can imagine being in her shoes. Whatever you are able to donate would be greatly appreciated and I promise will go towards her basic care and her fight for a new life. For any of you who have dealt with a malignant narcissist, you know this is not going to be easy - but so necessary.

If you can’t donate yourself, please consider sharing with your circle of friends who might be able to.

Thanks for anything you can give. It will mean the world to Shannon.