Support Blaire and Leo's Journey to Stability

Hello, my name is Blaire, and this is my 4-year-old son, Leo. I’m reaching out in the hope that this message finds the right people, as I am at a loss and don’t know where else to turn. We have been without stable housing since July 31st, 2023, which means we’ve been homeless for over a year now. I never imagined my life would turn out like this. I worked so hard to do everything right, to make the responsible choices, to create a stable life. And yet, here I am—after having my son, we’re homeless, and it wasn’t even my fault. It feels unfair, like the universe is punishing me for something I didn’t do. I’ve always believed in structure, in doing the right thing, but now it feels like everything I tried to build has collapsed.

I feel this constant pull to fix it, to make it better for him, to ensure he doesn’t have to carry this burden. But the weight of it all—the shame, the frustration—it’s exhausting. I know I’m doing the best I can, but it’s hard not to feel like I failed somewhere, even if deep down I know this wasn’t within my control. All I want is to get back to a place where I can be proud of the life I’m giving him. This isn’t how it’s supposed to be.

I’m currently located on Long Island, New York, and I’ve been to my local Department of Social Services seeking assistance, but I was told I make too much to qualify, even though I struggle to make ends meet. I work full-time and live paycheck to paycheck, often ending up in the negative every week. Bills are piling up, I’m frequently behind on car payments, and the cost of staying in a hotel weekly is overwhelming. I fell behind paying the hotel and then became evicted. Now we’re currently staying in a women’s shelter who also takes a portion of your income. Saving for a more permanent place feels impossible under these circumstances.

I don’t have any family nearby, and the high cost of living here has made things even harder. I don’t want to be a burden to anyone, and asking for help isn’t easy. But people have encouraged me to share our story, so here I am, hoping for a chance to get back on our feet.

Every day, I try to stay positive for my son and work toward a stable life for us. I just want the chance to rebuild, to give Leo a normal, happy life. If you’re able to contribute in any way, it would mean the world to us. I’m not looking for charity out of convenience; I truly need support to get through this difficult time.

Thank you for considering helping us. If we can raise enough to move into an apartment, I would be eternally grateful for the fresh start this would give us.