The Vassell Family

Hi, I’m Kiana Vassell, a new resident of Lakeland Florida as of January. Suicide Prevention, mental health Illness due to a 9 year Domestic Violence Relationship. I experienced a lot of mental health issues taking on the responsibility of my two babies alone in a city where I don’t know anyone. I used everything I had and ran away from the domestic violence relationship. Before death was next. I kept going forward because I have to . I have a daughter at the age of 6 and my son he’s 4. His birthday is in 2 weeks also. I experienced a manic episode from the physical, mental and sexual trauma I went through for 9 years with the father of my two kids. 

I had to take off of work because I started experiencing suicidal thoughts and attempted. I currently work for Lakeland regional hospital as a medical assistant. I’ve graduated nursing school but never had the option to test for my state board to become licensed due to the domestic violence. I’m trying to get my mental health back together again, I’m not getting medication for this. So I can work full time and take care of my kids to the best of my ability. I don’t have the money to pay my rent due to me falling behind from my medical leave. My kids and I will become homeless once the eviction starts on Friday. I’m not sure what to do or where to turn to. I was referred to this website from the FreeLife Church after I was baptized on the 25th of August. Once getting back on my feet I plan to take my NCLEX this month. so my kids and I can move forward with no regrets.

i don’t want to go back to this domestic violence but loosing everything at this time causes thoughts of giving my kids away to adoption for a family whom can take care of them and taking my life. if anyone can please find it in their hearts to help me in this situation. So I can move forward. If you’re not able to please send prayers for me. Prayer changes everything. Thank you so much