I am a strong, proud person who has never asked for handouts or expected anyone to fight my battles for me. I have fought to survive on my own every single day, but right now, I am backed into a corner in a life-or-death situation, and I am desperately begging for help to get out.

For nine years, I have survived continuous physical and emotional abuse. It has reached a critical breaking point: I recently suffered a torn retina from being hit. Without getting away from this danger and getting proper medical care, I am going to permanently lose my vision. I have four grandsons who are my entire world. The thought of losing my sight and not being able to see them grow up breaks me completely. I deserve to live safely, and I deserve to see my family.

Because I am disabled, my entire income is $994 a month. On $994, saving up enough to buy a car on my own is an absolute physical impossibility. My lack of independent transportation is the one wall keeping me trapped in this house, stuck in danger, and unable to protect my sight.

I am not looking for pity. I am worthy of a life out of fear, and I am desperately asking for the one tool that can save me—a reliable vehicle to drive away and never look back.

Every single dollar donated will go directly toward securing a reliable car, registration, and getting me to safety and medical care. If you cannot donate, please share this link immediately. You could truly be saving my life and my vision. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.