Protect Our Sanctuary: Urgent Housing & Healing Support for a Resilient Mom & 2 Daughters

Who We Are

My name is Shay, I am 41 years old, and I am a proud mother of two amazing daughters. For years, I have worked endlessly to provide my babies with a safe haven—a home filled with the unconditional love, protection, and security that every child deserves.

My Journey of Resilience

The sanctuary I built for my daughters is something I fought hard for. The first 14 years of my life were defined by severe trauma. I survived years of sexual, physical, and emotional abuse by my step-grandfather and biological father, followed by a childhood cycled through foster homes where the abuse and neglect continued. Despite everything meant to break me, I chose a different path. I did the heavy, exhausting work to heal. Through countless therapy sessions spanning from childhood into adulthood, I fought to deem myself worthy of life itself. I learned how to truly live without hate, and how to live life rather than letting life control me. I have built a meaningful life where I love deeply and contribute fully to the world around me.

The Current Crisis

Healing is not a straight line. There are still days where the weight of the past makes it incredibly hard to even find the strength to get out of bed. Recently, a combination of these mental health struggles and financial setbacks has placed the protective sanctuary I built for my daughters in immediate jeopardy.

I just received an eviction notice. The safe home my daughters rely on is at risk of being lost.

How Your Donation Helps

My immediate goal is $4,000. Every dollar raised by this campaign will go directly toward stabilizing our lives and keeping my daughters safe. The funds will be used for:

• Securing Rent: Paying the past-due amount immediately to halt the eviction process and secure our housing.
• Essential Utilities: Keeping the lights and power on in our home.
• School Supplies: Ensuring my daughters have everything they need to succeed and feel normal at school during this stressful time.
• Continued Mental Health Care: Allowing me to cover the therapy and mental health support I need to stay strong, healthy, and present for my children.

Thank You for Caring

Asking for help is incredibly vulnerable, but my daughters' safety comes first. If you are unable to donate financially, please consider sharing our campaign. FreeFunder rewards campaigns that reach sharing milestones on Facebook, so hitting the share button helps us tremendously.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for reading our story, validating our journey, and helping me protect my beautiful girls.