A Family’s Journey to Rebuild After Violence

When my family and I moved to this community, we were excited to start fresh and work toward a brighter future. I had just started a new job to support us us while planning to build a small business to create long-term stability for my kids. But in an instant, everything changed.

I was violently attacked, leaving me with a broken back and unable to work. To make matters worse, My kids witnessed the attack, we were homeless earlier this year, and the emotional toll it’s taken on them has been devastating. Since then, we’ve faced harassment from individuals tied to the attacker, and we’re now being forced out of our home despite being the victims.

It’s hard to put into words how overwhelming this all feels. As a parent, you just want to shield your kids from harm, but right now, I’m struggling to give them the safety and stability they deserve. What gives me hope is knowing that there are good people out there who care.

Our goal is simple: to restart the business that was meant to provide for my family’s future. So I’m able to secure safe housing and cover basic expenses while I recover. Any and every kind gesture, whether it’s sharing our story or sending words of encouragement, reminds us that we’re not alone in this.

Thank you for taking the time to hear our story. Your support—big or small—means more to us than I can express.