When bad things happen to the people we love, all we want to do is support them and cover them with love.
Recently, my future wife was assaulted and brutalized by someone she saw as a friend. It’s one of the most devastating calls to receive, a message many women don’t want to share or are too afraid to share. Renee showed up for herself legally; we need to show up for her emotionally and as much as we can. Those of us who know what it’s like to live through this trauma also know what it feels like to have lost that safety net, to need and/or want your person there with you so that you don’t feel alone and to be able to sleep in some sort of peace that these people bring to you. Renee told me all she wants is a house full of people who love her. Starting with me.
Confusing that we’re separated? Well, I’m in Syracuse for university and just finished a semester in DC with an unpaid internship at the Human Rights Campaign. I haven’t been able to secure a job yet, stuck in between over/under qualified for positions. At this point, I’d rather spend my summer recess supporting and taking care of my partner as she heals from this devastation and continues to work on finding herself again.
We’re raising money to get a ticket so that I can be that supportive person and love on my partner when she needs it the most. We would really appreciate anything you can give right now, even a share to help us reach our goal. I’m even willing to pay back those who need it, which will be set in September of this year.
Thank you so much for your time and efforts in helping us heal our beloved Renee.
