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Recovery and Reunificaton

$120 of $5,000 goal
Given by 4 generous donors in around 3 months

I make a promise that I'll do anything and everything in my power and with a power greater than me, to end addiction in my family.

Auckland

In a few days I reach a 6-months milestone, free from all mind and mood-altering substances, including alcohol.

However, I have been 7 months free from the drug that has depleted me of my children and my children of their mother.

It’s been a journey of strength, discipline, pain, and deep inner work. Every day I wake up and choose this new way of life – for myself, and for the future I’m building with my children at the heart of it all.

Since December 2024, I’ve been rebuilding in a 3-bedroom home in a new area I have never lived in before, but repped as a teenager lol.

It’s a space I’ve poured myself into, creating stability, peace, and the foundation for the kind of love I’ve long envisioned.

My main goal is to provide a safe and loving environment that my children can return to and grow in when the time is right.

Right now, I am in a transition period – working to find the right kind of employment that supports my wellbeing, allows me to stay focused on my recovery, and aligns with the values I’m choosing to live by. Until that comes together, I’m reaching out for support.

I’m asking for sponsorship or donations to help me maintain our home and continue building this stable base. Every bit of support goes directly towards keeping this foundation strong as I take the next steps towards long term independence and reunification.

The disease of addiction ends with me.

Use of funds

Funds raised will go towards the bond required for the 3-bedroom home I have obtained for my children and I. I have been given a grace period which comes to an end. Due to being a single person in timely family proceedings, I cannot get support from the government, and also to help me with other expenses to get me back on my feet.

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Thank you   4 June 2025

Thank you to the donations I have received, I really appreciate it! Much Love 🙏💝🖖

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Sidda
Sidda on 30 May 2025
Love you sidda
$50
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 30 May 2025
Proud of you.
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Priscilla
Priscilla on 30 May 2025
Keep up the good work Leah
$15
Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 29 May 2025
Well done Leah
$45

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This campaign started on 27 May 2025 and ended on 27 Aug 2025.