Support Veronica and Hugh's Relocation Journey

Hey MOVERS AND SHAKERS,

My name is Veronica, and my husband (Hugh) and I are in a position where we are desperate to move out of Texas. I have lived here since 2011 when I moved from South Dakota. I enjoyed the new people and landscape for many years. My husband grew up here in Texas during his teens and then moved back in 2018. However, recently we have grown concerned with the political and social environment here in North Texas within the last four plus years.

The things we have experienced being an interracial couple has really affected us in a way that we never would have expected. Guns have been drawn on my husband in public without provocation. While selling his art at local events, we have been called racial slurs and disrespected in ways that would shock anyone. The judgy, condescending looks we get while shopping or just making the most of our day out and about or enjoying nature are hard to swallow, but we have remained optimistic and extended grace. There's a great chance that similar to other civil rights, our interracial relationship could be seen as "blasphemous" and "criminal" by certain political groups. That has definitely put us on edge and unsure for our safety and wellbeing here in Texas. Even with the community growth, we feel like it is best if we move out of Texas for our safety.

With that being said, we are looking to raise $5000 to help with moving expenses to go from Texas to South Dakota. This would include renting a Uhaul as well as a security deposit and first month's rent for a place to live. (We would even consider options for a camper or RV.)

You may be asking... WHY South Dakota? Well my parents still live there and are getting up there in age. I am their only child and desire to live much closer to them in their twilight years. Also, dementia runs on my dad's side of the family. So I grow concerned for their wellbeing and want to make sure that when something happens I am able to get to them at a moment's notice. I owe this to them for supporting me throughout my life.

Your generosity would help us greatly as I work full time and my husband receives limited military benefits. Just a small donation of $10 can help us make the long trek to South Dakota; there we will be closer to family and in a place where we will feel safer, comfortable and can live our best life.

Thank you in advance for your contribution. You have no idea how much it means to us to have your support.

~ Veronica and Hugh (and our cat Lilly)