Jaleeza Horton-Bolden

I’m reaching out during the most heartbreaking chapter of my life. I am 33 years old, and just two months ago, I welcomed my beautiful baby girl into the world. What was supposed to be the happiest season of our lives has turned into something I never could have imagined. On my birthday, the day that should have been filled with celebration and hope, my husband — my best friend, my partner, the father of our newborn — unexpectedly passed away from a tragic accident. The day I will forever remember as the moment my life changed in the most devastating way. Now, I find myself navigating grief while trying to stay strong for a tiny baby who depend on me for everything. I am learning how to be both mother and father, how to balance sleepless nights with overwhelming sorrow, and how to rebuild a future that suddenly feels so uncertain. I am raising funds to cover the essentials that have become increasingly difficult to manage on my own: • Infant care and supplies • Medical bills and unexpected expenses • Rent and basic living costs while I adjust and regain stability • Time to heal emotionally and create a safe, steady environment for my child I am doing everything I can to provide the love and security my baby deserves, but the weight of this loss — emotionally and financially — is more than I can carry alone. Any support, no matter how small, will make a real difference as we navigate this incredibly painful and challenging time. Thank you for taking the time to read our story. Whether you donate, share, or simply keep us in your thoughts, I am deeply, genuinely grateful. With love.