Tommy Mejia

Recently returned home after serving my full 10-year sentence and am currently on 10 years of special parole. Since my release, I have been struggling with stable housing, employment, and financial stability, and I do not currently have a place of my own to live. I have been actively searching for work but have had significant difficulty securing employment. I am continuing to apply wherever possible, but my situation has made it extremely challenging. At this time, I also have no family, friends, or support system to rely on. I am involved in an ongoing custody matter concerning my child, and I am attempting to comply with court requests to make efforts toward communication and resolution with my child’s mother. However, restrictions from the halfway house have limited my ability to do so. I was recently placed on a two-week restriction for going out for a walk after my school program was canceled, despite not engaging in any criminal behavior. This has further limited my ability to address housing, employment, and family responsibilities. I have also recently been diagnosed with PTSD and am working to adjust and stabilize my mental health after returning home. My main goal is to secure a quiet, stable apartment where I can focus on my recovery, employment, and rebuilding my life in a positive direction.

I recently returned home after serving a 10-year sentence and am currently on 10 years of special parole. Since my release, I have been struggling with stable housing, employment, and financial stability, and I do not currently have a place of my own to live. I have been actively searching for work but have had significant difficulty securing employment. I am continuing to apply wherever possible, but my situation has made it extremely challenging. At this time, I also have no family, friends, or support system to rely on. I am involved in an ongoing custody matter concerning my child, and I am attempting to comply with court requests to make efforts toward communication and resolution with my child’s mother. However, restrictions from the halfway house have limited my ability to do so. I was recently placed on a two-week restriction for going out for a walk after my school program was cancelled, despite not engaging in any criminal behavior. This has further limited my ability to address housing, employment, and family responsibilities. I have also recently been diagnosed with PTSD and am working to adjust and stabilize my mental health after returning home. Donations will help me gain my freedom back by allowing me to secure stable housing, which is essential for finding employment and rebuilding my life. With a place of my own, I’ll be able to apply for jobs I was previously denied, work toward publishing my child’s books, and spend meaningful time with my son. The support will also help me comply with court requests and focus on my mental health recovery. I am asking for your support to help me move forward and create a better future for myself and my son. Any contribution, no matter the size, will make a real difference in my journey toward stability and hope. Thank you for considering my story and for being part of my recovery.