My name is Cheyanne, and my journey to stable housing began during a time when I was leaving a domestic violence situation and trying to rebuild my life from the ground up. Before moving to The Rhett, I was living in an apartment that was not in my name, navigating both safety concerns and financial instability. As a working mother in Austin, Texas, I found myself in a difficult position, earning too much to qualify for assistance, yet still struggling to keep up with the rising cost of living. Finding housing at The Rhett changed everything for me. For the first time in a long time, I feel safe, stable, and in control of my environment. Having an affordable home has allowed me to focus not just on surviving, but on truly rebuilding. As a full-time domestic violence advocate working from home, having a secure and peaceful space has been essential. It allows me to show up every day to support others in crisis, while also continuing my own healing journey. After experiencing profound personal loss and life transitions, having a place where we can simply exist in peace has been life changing. I am also a mother of two, and creating a stable, safe home for my children means everything to me. Because my housing is affordable, I no longer have to constantly question how I will provide for my family’s basic needs. I have been able to pay down debt, rebuild my credit, and create a stronger financial foundation for my future. I am able to maintain stability, care for my children, and move forward with confidence. I am not just getting by, I am thriving. Living at The Rhett has given me more than a place to live. It has given me the foundation to rebuild my life with strength, dignity, and purpose. Affordable housing didn’t just change my circumstances, it changed the trajectory of my life.