Life has been a relentless series of trials for me since 2016, but my love for my children and my determination to rebuild my life have kept me moving forward. Today, I am writing to ask for your support as I strive to create a stable home, pursue education, and build a better future for my youngest son and myself.
In 2016, I gave birth to my second son. What should have been a joyful time quickly turned into a battle with postpartum depression. A suicide attempt left me scarred but alive, determined to change. My relationship ended, and I moved in with my mother, bringing my two sons along. Yet, the environment was difficult, and I faced a lack of support that made my struggles with stress and financial instability unbearable.
Despite working two jobs, I was overwhelmed, and the only coping mechanism I knew was the one I fought hard to avoid—substance use. While I wanted to seek help, the logistics of being a single parent made it seem impossible. The tension at home escalated, and I eventually found myself homeless, living out of my car and working as an Uber driver.
COVID-19 brought more challenges, but also a glimmer of hope. My brother helped me secure a brief stay in a hotel, during which I met the man I would later marry. However, that relationship introduced new layers of trauma through domestic abuse. My youngest son was diagnosed with autism during this time, and I fought to provide him with the care and education he needed, even as I grappled with my own instability.
In 2022, my ex-husband’s abuse escalated to a near-fatal incident, leading to his incarceration. I sought refuge in rehabilitation again, hoping to reunite with my children. Tragically, my oldest son had grown distant, coping with his own struggles through substance use and gang involvement. His mental health deteriorated, leading to schizophrenia and multiple suicide attempts. Despite all my efforts, he passed away after his final attempt.
The pain of losing my son has been unbearable. It has also been a profound wake-up call about the devastating consequences of untreated mental health issues and the over-prescription of pharmaceuticals to minors. I am determined to honor his memory by creating a stable life for my youngest son and advocating for change in mental health and substance abuse treatment.
My vision is to go back to school and study psychology, with a focus on alternative and plant-based medicines. I want to spread awareness about the dangers of over-prescription and advocate for holistic approaches to mental health care. To do this, I need a foundation: a stable home, reliable transportation, and the resources to pursue my education.
I am humbly seeking financial support to achieve these goals. Your help would provide the means to secure housing, cover schooling costs, and ensure that my youngest son and I have the stability to heal and thrive. My journey has been marked by unimaginable pain, but it has also taught me resilience and the power of hope.
With your support, I can turn my pain into purpose. I want to be a voice for those who feel unheard, to create a brighter future for my son, and to honor the memory of the son I lost by making a difference in the lives of others.
Thank you for considering my story and my request. Your generosity would mean the world to my family and me.
Sincerely,
Crystal
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