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Help abuse victim get a new smile

  • Update and looking for work!

      12 March 2025

    I have been able to have a few more teeth extracted and I am so beyond grateful for the amazing support I've received and the kindness shown from around New Zealand. I've never felt like I have a home or family and never felt like I belong anywhere and it has been really incredible having so many people show me that the world isn't such a bad place and there is somewhere I fit and now I feel like I have a whole family of people who are rooting for me to succeed. I'm slowly able to make more progress thanks to the amazing donors. For the past few years I've had to live on $220 a week after rent which is meant to cover food, electricity and other expenses so without the incredible donors, I wouldn't have been able to make it this far. I'm still trying to look for work and if anyone has any leads for remote jobs, please let me know! I'm trying to get back into the workforce and save to fund the rest of my dental journey. I am so excited for the day I can finally smile with pride again. For years I felt like I had been robbed of ever being able to smile again but I'm getting closer and closer to that dream becoming a reality and it wouldn't have happened without you all. I'm going to try continue sharing my story as much as possible in the hopes it could help someone else out there. I can't wait until I can finally show off my smile and I'll make sure you are all the first to see!

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    • 13/03/2025 by Sarah

      So pleased things are going well for you, and I look forward to seeing your smile one day!

      What remote work are you qualified for?

  • I am looking for work!

      11 February 2025

    Because of long term and permanent injuries caused by several years of abuse and reoccurring dental infections causing damage to my heart and health, I was left unable to work. I've had to depend on a health/disability benefit and it has left me unable to provide beyond those absolutely bare minimum essentials for me and my child. I still experience physical difficulties from the abuse and complications from the infections, but I'd like to be able to return to the workforce so I can provide my child with more than the bare minimum needed to survive and save some money to pay for the remaining work that I need done to restore my smile. I can't work full time at the moment and it is going to be difficult for me to go into a job every day for a few hours to work. I'm currently looking for remote work that will allow me to perform duties and tasks from home. I am an extremely hard worker, dedicated, passionate and very motivated. I have a very diverse skill set and have a lot of experience in different areas of work. I am able to offer 6 to 8 hours a day, 3 to 5 days a week, I'm flexible on pay and I dont mind starting at a low rate. If you know anyone looking to hire for remote work, please email me at elliegivealittle@gmail.com

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  • Happy new year & thank you!

      21 January 2025

    Thank you thank you thank you to everyone who donated. I cant thank you all enough. Ive been able to get 4 more teeth removed with 2 more booked in this week to be removed. Im so grateful and appreciative for the amount that has been raised. Without your help I otherwise wouldnt have been able to get this many teeth removed. Ive had a few more infections happen but I was able to have them dealt with! A few people have suggested going to Thailand to get my teeth done which I would love to do but because of prolonged infections that went untreated for years, I have a lot of other health issues so I cant travel. It's going to be a very long and expensive process but thanks to the amazing and beyond generous donors, I've been able to get things moving in the right direction. Ive spent years feeling like I didnt matter and I was just another damaged person stuck in the same cycle but going through this process has helped me to see how many really kind and caring people there are and I'm going to keep fighting to raise awareness against domestic violence and push to make dental care more accessible for more people. Thank you thank you thank you again. I am beyond grateful and appreciative for all the donations, kind words and help ❤️

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  • First 2 teeth out! - GRAPHIC PHOTOS WARNING

      18 December 2024
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    I Had the two most infected teeth extracted with great thanks to everyone who donated and allowed me to be able to have them removed. The teeth barely even looked like teeth. I'll be able to get about 8 taken out total but I still have a lot of damage to my heart because of the on going infections so they said it would be better to do 1 or 2 at a time. It didn't hurt having them taken out this week but the pain after was hard. Im still having to ask if this is really happening because never did I think I would get one donor and I got over 100! Having my teeth removed didn't seem as traumatic as it would be. It was uplifting because it happened from over 100 people I don't know who cared and wanted to help and its something I've never experienced and it was freeing getting the two teeth out so far removed because I felt like I was getting rid of another part of my ex partner and felt a sense of finally being able to move forward! The broken teeth just felt like I had been branded and my ex would always be a part of me no matter how hard I tried because he branded me by breaking my teeth and taking my smile. And now I'm taking it back! One step at a time. I've always been scared of the dentist but as soon as the teeth came out, I felt free again.

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  • Extractions and questions about dentures!

      11 December 2024
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    Thank you so much to everyone who has left really kind messages and donated. I've been able to make an appointment next week to see the dentist to have six of the most infected teeth extracted, costing $2,950 for all six extractions with IV sedation. The dentist reviewed my xray and said theres 13 teeth that have abscesses that urgently need to be removed but due to cost, I'm starting with 6. A few people have suggested dentures as a option, I was hoping I would be suitable for dentures so I don't have to have several surgeries but I have sought out a few different opinions and because of significant bone loss that had already happened from infections that have spread to the bone that have gone untreated, I'm not a suitable candidate for dentures. The treatment plan at the moment is to have all my teeth extracted, have bone grafts to my upper and lower jaw and get all in 6 upper and lower implants. If I am unable to meet my goal, I will get as many teeth extracted as possible and if I can afford it, I'll get dentures for the mean time. Thank you very much again for all the kind messages and for all the donations. The 6 extractions next week will really help relieve some of the pain and symptoms caused by the ongoing infections.

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    • 11/12/2024 by Jennifer

      Thank you so much for the update. It’s great to know you’re making some progress. All the very, very best. 💖💕💖💕

  • Thank you so much to RNZ and everyone who has shared and donated

      10 December 2024

    I'm in complete awe at not just all the donations but all the kind messages, they have meant the universe to me reading all the kind words from everybody. I will make sure to respond to every single person. For those asking for RNZ to share the page, they unfortunately can't. I can't thank Louise enough at RNZ for allowing me to have someone to open up to because it has been something I have avoided and sharing my story. If even 1 person reads this story and gets the courage to get up and leave their abusive situation, then that will be the greatest success. It's going to be a long road to recovery physically and emotionally but reading all these kind messages have meant just everything to me. I cannot thank everyone enough for all the love and kindness they have shown. I didn't think for a second my story would reach this many people.

    If you, yourself are in a abusive situation, please get in touch. You can contact Louise at RNZ for my information. Abuse isn't always just physical, but in most situations, it does lead to it. If you're in an emotionally abusive or controlling relationship, please get out now. Taking that first step is always hard but there is life beyond the situation you're currently in. For those that have a loved one that you suspect is in an abusive relationship. Please don't give up on them, even if they try push you away, please don't give up and still show them kindness and support and give them the strength to leave.

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    • 10/12/2024 by Jennifer

      Hi there, how lovely to get your message! I shared your story on my messenger app and got lots of comments back some from people I know sharing their own stories. That was a surprise to me. I know my people will donate what they can. I sincerely hope you are able to get some help with the dental situation. Might dentures be an option?

      With regard to your horrific abuse it will always be a part of your life but hopefully won’t define it. I feel you have taken the first step towards healing and there are so many positive vibes coming your way you will be able to create a fulfilling pathway into the future. Respect to you! With love and hugs xxxxoooo