Hello,
My name is Star and I am writing today to ask for financial assistance to leave a domestic violence situation. I am from MN, but I am currently residing in TX. I moved here in 2021 with my children and my significant other because of work. I am alone and don’t know anyone here. I have 3 children in the home. I currently have a plan in place to leave but the only thing holding me back is the current lease contract.
I am hoping that someone will be kind enough to help me out. I am unable to terminate the lease without financial obligations. If I do terminate my lease early I am still obligated to pay the rent until the property is rented to another tenant. Although I feel like I should be able to break the lease due to family violence. I have supplied the property management with documents from the police department however, the property management company will not allow it without a court order. I have tried to get an OFP but have been unsuccessful despite the numerous times law enforcement have been to our home for domestic disturbances.
I’ve known this man most of my life, we grew up together. I would’ve never thought that he could be so cruel. But it was like a fuse blew when I caught him cheating and I expressed my concerns and desires to return back home where I’m from. The domestic disturbances have since increased and escalated from just verbal abuse to physical abuse. The torment and torture of having to endure such painful words and acts from someone who says they love you is very hard, physically, mentally and emotionally. I am ashamed and embarrassed that I’ve found myself in this situation and my children have to witness such acts.
In October of 2011 my sister Megan lost her life as a result of domestic violence. As the encounters in my home become more severe, I fear that if I don’t get out of here soon, I too will meet that fate. I believe this because he’s told me he’ll kill me. He has pointed a loaded gun in my face and asked me if today, is the day. I don’t sleep most nights out of fear that something will happen. He has made it very clear that if I leave, he will not stay at the residence to finish out the lease. Because of that there will be an eviction judgement placed on the rental record for non-payment. Which will affect my ability to secure housing.
I will utilize my tax refund to the expenses for the move. I have a job lined up with my previous employer when I return. My brother has taken his previous home off the market until I am able to secure housing of my own, so that my children and I will have a place to live once we get back, and I have a team of family and friends on standby to come help me pack up and leave safely. So, the only thing I need now is to secure the fund to buy out of my lease.
I have 7 months remaining on the lease. My current rent is $2285 so to buy out the lease I am in need of $15,995
I hope that there is someone out there who can find it in their heart to help. Any donations are greatly appreciated and one step closer to freedom and safety. Thank in advance to all that help.
paypal.me/StarShamiaC