In a bid to escape her abusive family, a Saudi woman, whose first name has been identified as 'Linah,' has turned to crowdfunding as a means to help pay for her trip.

Linah, who's so far been able to leave Saudi, put out a video of herself. In it, she explains why she had to make the "toughest decision in the world."

"I never really got the chance to practice the religion that I want, to accomplish the dreams, and live the life I want. I have seen my life pass me by," Linah says at the start of the video.



"Everyone actually thinks it's so easy to leave your country, leave your family, the people - your own flesh and blood. But, it's not. It's actually the hardest thing I've ever had to do. The strongest struggle, and the worst pain. I had to do that to get the freedom," she adds.



It is unclear where Linah is now, but a crowdfunding campaign to support her has been launched.

"She has managed to escape her abusive family and get out of her tyrannical home country [...] to find justice, mercy and kindness," the GoFundMe page says.

The campaign - which went live on Aug. 21 - has raised well over its targeted amount.

It has garnered $2,145, surpassing the $1,500 goal, at the time of writing. The amount, which was raised by just 15 people, will also help her settle in her new home.