Dear Family, Friends, and Kindhearted Supporters,
I am reaching out with humility and hope to ask for financial support during one of the most difficult seasons of my life. Sharing my story is not easy, but I believe that being honest about my struggles may help others understand why I am asking for help.
Ever since I was born, life has presented me with challenges. I was born with a condition called congenital bilateral clubfoot, which affected both of my feet. Before I was even one year old, I had to undergo surgeries because I was unable to walk normally. My family eventually left our home country in search of better medical care and opportunities for my future.
As a child, I also experienced years of sexual abuse by a female and male cousin. The abuse began when I was six years old and continued until I was a teenager, when I finally found the strength to end it. These experiences deeply affected me, and I have spent much of my life trying to heal while continuing to move forward.
Growing up with my foot condition also made it difficult for me to feel accepted. I often felt different and struggled with rejection. I was once engaged, but the relationship ended on the very day I was supposed to buy my wedding dress. Later, I met someone I believed truly accepted me for who I was. Sadly, that relationship became another painful chapter in my life.
When I met the father of my children, I had a full-time job and had earned my bachelor’s degree. Over time, however, the relationship became abusive. He physically abused me multiple times, including while I was pregnant with our first daughter. He damaged my credit, was unfaithful, and eventually threatened to put me and our child out on the streets while I was pregnant with our second daughter.
For the safety of myself and my children, I had to obtain an order of protection. On the day he learned that I was going to be induced to give birth to our second daughter, he left for another state with his new girlfriend. Since then, he has not seen his daughters or spoken to them.
The physical challenges of pregnancy worsened my foot condition. I eventually needed reconstructive ankle surgery on my left foot. Recovering while caring for two young children was extremely difficult, but I continued doing everything I could to provide them with a safe and loving home.
After approximately a year of recovery, I was finally able to return to work part-time so that I could also care for my children. Although I am grateful that I can work, being the only provider for two children while managing my medical needs and everyday expenses has been overwhelming. I am doing my best, but there are times when my income is simply not enough to cover everything we need.
I am asking for help with basic necessities such as rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, medical expenses, and other costs involved in raising my children. Any amount, no matter how small, would make a meaningful difference in our lives. If you are unable to donate, sharing this letter or keeping my family in your thoughts and prayers would also mean so much to me.
I am not asking for a handout because I do not want to work. I am asking because I have worked hard, survived painful experiences, pursued my education, raised my children, and continued fighting even when life felt impossible. I simply need support while I rebuild our lives and work toward a more stable future.
Thank you for taking the time to read my story and for considering helping my family. Your kindness, generosity, and compassion would give us hope and remind us that we are not alone.
With sincere gratitude,
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