Hello, my name is Treauna, also known as Tre, who's been greatly impacted by domestic violence. While I've made it through the unimaginable, the scars of strangulation marks on my neck seen, unseen low confidence to talk continue to affect my health and daily life.

After 2 1/2 hours of brutal abuse, I lost my teeth by being repeatedly hit in my face and mouth, my ability to chew properly, and in return my ability to digest food properly, my confidence, and my ability to fully show up for my community I deeply care about. I have dedicated much of my time volunteering as a coach to other women healing from domestic violence, the displaced of Grand Rapids, people suffering with addiction world wide while working, being legally disabled due to a subdural hematoma, 3 back surgeries yet my biggest health issue at this time and insecurity still holds me back. While I'll never forget every time I came to from being strangled praying "God please don't let me die", he didn't I'm still here and I'll continue standing in my purpose.

Restoring my mouth is not just about my health; it's also about reclaiming my power to continue helping others, to smile and talk with my teeth showing. However, I can't do this by myself. As someone who's always believed in giving rather than asking, I've struggled with the idea of seeking help for myself after so much has been taken from me. But I now understand healing requires community and empathy. We all know a closed mouth will never be heard!

I am humbly asking for support in reclaiming my health and confidence. Every donation, share, and word of encouragement brings me one step closer to feeling whole again.

Thank you for believing in me.