Surviving to thriving

I am a childhood sexual abuse survivor. I've been away from family since 17 as I needed to get out that dangerous unsafe situation. I spent the next 10 years trying to get back up on my feet. I have been through the womens refuge and safe houses over the last 10 years. I survived a sexual assault in my own home November 2021. Subsequently I was evicted I believe illegally as the landlord was involved. I have been homeless since and living out of my car. I managed to find somewhere to move into however it is riddled with black toxic mold that is affecting my health and my life belongings are ruined. Throughout this ordeal I have managed to keep my head above ground. I've managed to keep working. I will stop at nothing.

Unfortunately I earn $3 over the threshold for WINZ emergency assistance. I don't want to quit my job to hop on the benefit. I cannot access my kiwisaver as there is no box to tick for life emergency. I have been trying to find as much work as possible to get through. I have explored every single support option available. All of which have told me they can't help.

I found a home to live in. Brand new. Safe. Stable. With good people. I need to start fresh so I can move forward with some sense of stability and security. The first time in my whole life I have an opportunity like this. To be able to function from a place of stability is priceless. I need some help to be able to move forward. I need to be able to experience life and heal from 29 years of complex trauma. I plan to help and give back when I am up on my feet again. I would love nothing more than positive outcomes from this crazy soul destroying ordeal. I cannot wait to have the space and grace to help others through situations like this. I would love nothing more than to share my experiences in hopes it gives people hope and strength. I didn't go through this all for nothing if it can help someone else out.

A couple of years ago I didn some filming for ministry of social development. As am educational resource to those living with DV. I believe that once I am through this and moving forward that my experiences will be able to help others.