Hello all! I’m putting this out there in hopes of gaining some financial assistance in obtaining a new place to live. I have a few things lined up but since I’ve left a relationship and moved away to be on my own, I’ve started a GoFundMe to help with getting into a new place - proceeds will go towards a security deposit.

I’ve never been the kind to ask others for help, but when I posted on social media about my struggles, I received lots of love and support from some amazing friends and family. I hope that maybe some may be able to spare some money to help me move into a new place and be able to stay in the same area where I’m working and going to school.

I’ve been in formal recovery from addiction for the past two years and have finally come to a place where I feel like I am stable enough to be on my own. There were many struggles in my previous relationship, and I am in the midst of separating myself for my own well-being. I’m becoming fully independent for the first time in my life, but I really need some help with this first hurdle.

I currently work at a vet clinic as a Veterinary Clinical Assistant and am happy to fill my working hours helping dogs and cats with their inoculations at reduced prices so that more pets can be protected against preventable diseases. I’ve worked in animal welfare for the past eight years at this point, and I really love it. As much as I’ve loved this field, I am also a full-time student, studying as a history major to hopefully become a museum archivist one day. School has been a major adjustment, but I really am enjoying it and hope to get my master’s in it one day. I’ve yet to receive financial aid, as I’m just about to finish my first full semester at community college, and financial aid is going off of my taxes from two years ago back when I was an animal control officer and making relatively good income. This past year, however, I’ve been on disability that has been exhausted completely and only started work again in the fall. I received some amazing help from my exes; however, I don’t believe the environment with them was conducive to the continued well-being for all those involved. It was with great struggle that I’ve moved out and am living in a friend’s residence in exchange for help with cleaning and upkeep while they are away. This situation is not permanent, of course, and I’ve been trying to find a way to stay in the Bay Area.

I’m looking for places to live and have found a few great prospects, however I am unable to afford most security deposits. My hope is that financial assistance for school will come through by the spring, but I’m going to need some help if I’m to make that happen.

Any amount of money will be greatly beneficial to helping me on this journey. I’ve been so lucky to be where I am today, and I have a long way to go from here to meet my goals. I am hoping that kind souls that have the means might be able to find it in their hearts to help me in what has been an extremely difficult transition.

Thank you so much for the love and support. Even if you are unable to contribute financially, I have been so lucky to have the emotional support of so many lovely and wonderful people.