Someone I care about is struggling to make ends meet in a very limited amount of time.

A close friend of mine and her young child are preparing to move across the US to begin a safer, more stable chapter of their lives. She is a survivor of domestic violence, and unfortunately, leaving does not always mean the difficult part is over. Her former partner continues to create obstacles as she works to make this transition.

Her name isn't really Julia.

For their safety, I am intentionally keeping their names, faces, current location, destination, and details about the timing of their move private. I know that makes this fundraiser a little different. I wish I could tell you more about her, because she's someone I care about deeply, but protecting her and her child has to come first.

What I can tell you is that she is incredibly kind and beautiful. She is warm, and inviting, and easy to talk to. Someone who creates community and doesn't hesitate to contribute what she can.

Someone who works hard everyday for her child, but misses not only the support of her family, but also the joy and celebration that once came with it.

Starting over from across the country is expensive.

We're raising money to help with the very real costs of getting a mother and her little one from where they are now to a safe, stable home.

Donations will help with things like:

- Transportation and moving expenses

- Housing and move-in costs

- Food and necessities during the transition

- Childcare and child-related expenses

- An emergency cushion while they get established

This isn't about funding a legal battle or publicly telling the story of what happened to her. It's about giving someone we love the practical resources she needs to move forward.

If you know me personally, I'm asking you to trust me when I say that this family is real, the need is real, and your help will go toward making this transition possible.

Every contribution matters. $10 can cover food on the road. $25 can help fill a gas tank. $50 can replace something they can't take with them. Larger gifts can make a meaningful dent in moving and housing expenses. And if giving isn't possible, sharing this fundraiser with people you trust is enormously helpful too.

There is something especially powerful about a community quietly showing up for someone when they need it most.

Thank you for helping me make sure she doesn't have to do this alone. ❤️

For her safety and the safety of her young child, identifying details, photographs, locations, and specific information about this move are intentionally being withheld. I know this family personally and am organizing this fundraiser on their behalf.