I’m organizing this GoFundMe for a longterm family friend.

She’s 25. She’s survived. Now she needs our help.

After over a year of suffering in silence, a young woman has bravely broken free from a horrifying cycle of domestic violence. Behind closed doors, she endured brutal abuse — repeated beatings, black eyes, choking, threats, and fear no one should ever live with. One of her teeth was knocked out of place. Her body and mind are covered in invisible and visible scars.

Recently, she found the strength to say the words out loud: “It’s happening to me.” She reported her abuser, and now, with nothing but courage and determination, she’s trying to escape to safety and rebuild her life.

She has no financial aid available and no job — her abuser cost her every one she tried to hold. She was forced to miss work repeatedly due to injuries she couldn’t hide, and over time, those opportunities slipped away.

Now, she urgently needs help to:

Secure safe housing and move far away from her abuser

Cover medical care and trauma therapy

Replace daily essentials lost in the chaos

Start fresh with dignity, hope, and healing

Every dollar raised will go directly to helping her relocate, recover, and rebuild her life. Your support — no matter the amount — will change everything. If you can’t donate, please share her story with others.

She had the courage to leave. Now let’s help her live.

Thank you for standing with her.