Life has given me lemons, help me make lemonade

$945 donated
Given by 21 generous donors in 8 weeks

They say it takes a village so I'm asking my village for help.

Marlborough

As my close friends and family know the last 16 years have been pretty tough on me, first with the loss of my son Jason back in 2009, then I was "blessed" with another son Zac in 2012, the son of Satan!(kidding-not kidding 😅) Zac has been diagnosed with ADHD, ODD, Autism and a significant Intellectual disability. My closest friends know my true struggle and what I go through every day trying to manage his behaviors/meltdowns and the lack of support we get. I am burnt out, my house is covered with holes in almost every wall and smashed windows that are boarded up, basically everything I own gets trashed. I get hit, kicked, punched, my hair pulled, spat at sworn at and my house trashed every day at times I even get urinated on, on top of that I am fighting for support from numerous agencies, having to attend numerous meetings/appointments to try get Zac the help and support he needs. I need a break some "me" time I'm making this page in hopes my friends and family can help me achieve that by all making a small donation of $1or $2 and maybe ask your friends if they would like to donate and help me be able to raise a bit of money to get myself a break away to recharge. I know it's a bit cheeky but I'm not in a position where I'm going to be able to save money myself, due to Zacs needs i can't have a full-time job as he barely attends school. I'm constantly replacing clothing he rips, dishes hes smashed and paying off damages he's done. Im at my wits end-Please help a mumma out!

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Hoping to raise some money to get myself a little break away from my high needs child to recharge myself

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Latest donations

Kaikoura
Kaikoura on 03 Aug 2025
Everybody need support some times. Kia kaha aroha Kaikōura x
$5
kellie Baxter

Thank-you so much for your kindness and support

kellie Baxter
Juliena
Juliena on 25 Jul 2025
Love you. I hope you get your wee break. Miss you Love us.
$50
kellie Baxter

Thankyou. Love and miss you too

kellie Baxter
Naomi
Naomi on 09 Jul 2025
Kellie I hope you have the holiday you need and deserve. You are a wonderful mum don’t ever forget that💕
$40
Jeanie
Jeanie on 08 Jul 2025
Sending love and hugs
$150
kellie Baxter

Thank-you so much for your kindness and generosity x

kellie Baxter
Ian & Petra
Ian & Petra on 07 Jul 2025
You are an amazing mum and deserve a break. Lots of love & praying for strength
$100
kellie Baxter

Thankyou so very much for your generosity and kindness x

kellie Baxter

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This campaign started on 4 Jul 2025 and ended on 4 Sep 2025.