Erika Pereira

If you're reading this, thank you for taking a moment to hear our story. For a long time, I tried everything I could to keep my family together, protect my children, and create a stable home. After years of emotional hardship and an abusive marriage, I made one of the hardest decisions of my life: to leave and start over. I am a single mother of two amazing children, both of whom have special needs. Every decision I make revolves around giving them the safe, peaceful, and stable childhood they deserve. After carefully planning and saving as much as I could, I am preparing to relocate to Puerto Rico, where we will have the opportunity to rebuild our lives, have a strong support system, and create a healthier future. While I have worked hard to make this happen, the financial burden of leaving an abusive situation has been overwhelming. A significant amount of money has been utilized for psychological, psychiatric and crisis management services. I had to step back from a toxic and unsupportive work environment and soon will not have enough leave balance to get through. No child support has been enforced and I have to make necessary repairs in our home to be able to put it on the market no later than by the end of July. The funds raised through this campaign will help cover legal and relocation expenses, including airline tickets, relocating our rescued pets, home repairs necessary for the sale of my Virginia home, emergency expenses, and immediate medical and academic needs before obtaining health insurance. Every dollar will help us safely complete this move and begin our next chapter. This isn't about starting over because we want to. It's about starting over because safety, peace, and hope matter. Any donation is highly appreciated. Documentation is available upon request. Sharing this campaign with friends, family, or on social media would mean just as much. Every share helps us reach someone who may be able to help. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for helping us move toward a future where my children can grow up feeling safe, loved, and hopeful. With gratitude, Erika & children.