Hi, I’m a mother of three young children, and I’m asking for help as we rebuild our lives after escaping an abusive relationship.

For years, I endured emotional and physical abuse from my ex. Leaving wasn’t easy, but I knew I had to for the safety and well-being of my kids. We left everything behind — no plan, no savings — just the hope of starting over.

Right now, we’re renting a single room to stay safe, but I’m struggling to keep up with rent and basic needs on my own. Due to ongoing personal issues with ICE , I’m currently unable to work , which makes it nearly impossible to provide for my children the way they deserve.

We are in urgent need of:

• Help with rent and housing

• Basic essentials like food, clothes, and hygiene supplies

• Support for my kids’ education and emotional well-being

This is deeply personal and hard to share, but I believe there are kind people out there who understand how difficult it is to start over — especially alone with children.

Any amount helps, even just sharing this page. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your time and support. Every gesture brings us closer to safety, healing, and stability.

With gratitude,

A mother trying to start over