Fighting Homelessness,Being stabbed 4 times, Trauma, and Fighting for a Safe Home for Me & My Son

Story:

My name is Iesha Peele and this is the hardest thing I’ve ever had to write. I am a mother, a survivor, a hustler, and a woman who has been fighting for her life—literally and emotionally. Currently being homeless

I’ve been homeless while trying to run my small seafood boil business, IHustle Seafood Boils. I’ve been close for 5 months now trying to stay strong for my son, who’s a growing teenager who never knew we would go through this struggle. Being away from him has broken my heart, and every day I wake up trying to rebuild a safe place for us.

But what many people don’t know is the trauma I’ve survived just to still be here.

I was stabbed four times.

I survived violence that could have taken my life and left me physically and emotionally scarred. I didn’t have a safe home to heal in. I didn’t have a quiet place to recover. I had to keep moving, keep working, keep breathing—while scared, hurting, and still trying to navigate life alone.

This experience changed me. It made me more determined, but it also made me more tired. I’ve been through things that no one should go through, especially without support. On top of that, I’ve had to deal with people who took advantage of my vulnerability, put me in unsafe situations, and made things even harder.

I am asking for help because I want to live—not just survive.

I want to give my son a safe, stable home.

I want to heal in peace.

I want to rebuild my business without depending on people who don’t have my best interest at heart.

What the funds will help with:

• First month’s rent + deposit for stable housing

• Transportation so I don’t have to rely on unsafe situations

• Supplies to keep my seafood business running

• Basic essentials while I recover and rebuild

If you find it in your heart to help—even $5—please know it means the world to me. Your support is not just money. It’s safety. It’s healing. It’s a chance for me and my son to finally breathe again.

Thank you for reading, for caring, and for giving me hope in a time I really need it. ❤️

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