Title: A Family in Peril: Help me get legal before tragedy strikes
The Situation
My name is Shantelle, and I am reaching out for a “hand up” to save my family from a desperate situation. We live in rural BC with no public transit, and right now, we are living a nightmare.
The Danger We Face
My partner is a severe diabetic who has lost his leg and is progressively losing his eyesight. Because I am trapped behind $10,000 in licensing fines, there are times he still tries to get behind the wheel to get us to the store or the doctor. It is dangerously scary. Seeing a man who is losing his vision try to drive because we have no other choice is heartbreaking and terrifying. I am terrified he will hurt himself, our three nephews, or someone else on the road.
I am facing jail time on April 20th because I’ve been caught trying to take that burden off him. I know driving is a privilege, but in our isolated home, it is a matter of life and death.
A Family of Five Depending on One Solution
I am the primary caregiver and Aunt to three young boys who lost their father suddenly in 2024. They have seen enough tragedy. They need me to be their legal, safe driver. They need to get to therapy and school. My partner needs to get to his Dr.appts. and specialists.
36 Months of Change
I have spent the last 36 months in sobriety, working every day to be the woman this family needs. I had a brief setback last year during a time of extreme grief, but I stood back up and I haven’t looked back. I am 45 on Feb 1st, and my only wish is to enter this next year of my life as a legal, working member of society.
The $10,000 Goal
I need to raise $10,000 to clear my ICBC and court debt. On a disability income, I cannot do this alone. Clearing this debt is the only way I can:
- Stop the Danger: End the terrifying reality of my partner trying to drive with failing eyesight.
- Keep the Family Together: Show the court on April 20th that I am fixing my life so I can stay home with these boys.
- Provide: Get a job and finally move my family from “survival mode” into a life where we can thrive.
I am a good person who has made mistakes, and I am paying for them every day. Please, if you believe in second chances—not just for me, but for the safety of my partner and the future of these three boys—consider donating or sharing https://www.paypal.me/msshanii