Let’s Be Going: Undoing A Decade

Long story short, its my birthday today (23/05) and I’m asking for help to finally give myself the gift I’ve needed for a long time: freedom from the source of most of my trauma.

I'm being kicked out soon but I've found a suitable place and just started a new job, but will have to give some of my pay-check to my my parent, so I won't be able to afford the move in time. I need support with the initial moving costs: deposit, rent, transport, kitchen essentials, basic furnishings and a few things to help me start my life from scratch.

Over the last decade, I’ve lived under the emotional weight of a parent who chips away at my confidence, self-worth, and peace. Narcissistic abuse, constant criticism, manipulation, erratic alcoholism and paranoid projections etc — it’s been a slow erosion of my light.

Since November 2023 I've been on anxiety meds to cope with my home environment. I've battled with suicidal ideation, depression and bipolar disorder as a result of this trauma. My friends, community, creative passions and self-belief have been the only thing keeping me going.

I tried to make a fund a few years ago but my parent found it and forced me to take it down. This time I'm strong enough to stand my ground. I never thought I'd cry online but a recent incident broke me down: This is the last time I'll let her dim my shine

If you’ve ever known what it’s like to feel unsafe in your own home, or watched someone dim your light for too long — please share or donate if you can. Every little bit is a step toward safety, softness, and sanctuary.

I'm ready to glow again. Let's be going.

–Glow ✨