Hello,
My name is Arielle, but I go by “Elle.” I’m reaching out because I’m in a really tough spot and need help. After 25 years of marriage, my husband left me. I found myself alone in an unfamiliar area with a lot of debt and no support from friends or family. I was a ward of the state from birth until I was 16, so I don’t have a family to fall back on.
I title this an Abandoned Mom because I am a mother and my adult children fault me for my marriage choice, for not being able to find a way out and they do not want the responsibility of helping me in anyway. My husband was not the only one abusive towards me.
Right now, I’m living out of my car with my service dog. I used to do a lot of painting, sculpting, and building, but being homeless has made that impossible. I do have an iPad Pro and an Apple Pencil, so I’ve started creating digital art. I set up an Etsy store and a Print-on-Demand account with Printful, but I haven’t been able to sell anything yet because I don’t know how to market or advertise my work.
I’ve tried getting help from others, but it hasn’t gone well. One man who offered to help damaged my car, which is why I’m now living in it. The car’s battery was already depleting before he hit it, but this makes it even harder to get by.
My service dog and I are doing our best, but it’s really hard to stay hopeful without a stable place to live. The constant worry about where we’ll sleep or if we’ll have enough to eat is exhausting.
I’m asking for help to find some stability. Even a month in a hotel would make a huge difference. It would give us a safe place to stay and allow me to focus on selling my art and rebuilding my life. Your support could really help us get through this tough time.
Thank you for reading my story. Any help you can give would mean the world to us.
(Sry, I am sleep deprived. I forgot to submit my paypal.)
PayPal.me/ajbahe