Help Jenn with Living Expenses Fund

It is very difficult for me to do this, but at this point I don't know what else to do. I am writing to ask for financial support. I have been out of work for much longer than I anticipated due to mobility issues postpartum. I am currently seeing a physical therapist, have seen a neurologist, and had many tests done to try to figure out what is going on. When I was 8 months pregnant, I could walk over a mile in the middle of the summer. Now I can barely walk a few blocks. It feels as if my spine is being severely compressed, which then leads to gait issues.

My primary care provider is as puzzled as I am and is currently in the process of trying to work with my insurance company to try to order yet another MRI/Imaging test of my brain. This test will either rule out or confirm her latest theory, Multiple Sclerosis. It's not that she necessarily thinks I have MS, but we're trying to leave no stone unturned. I have applied for disability, but the likelihood of me getting these benefits at my age are pretty slim.

For the past year I have been staying at home raising my daughter full-time. I am grateful that I get to spend this invaluable time with her, but my pride has taken a beating. Until recently, I have never been unemployed in my entire life. On an almost daily basis, I have been experiencing intense lower back pain, which often leaves me nearly immobile. More than anything, I want to take my daughter on walks in the stroller but I am currently unable to do this simple task. This breaks my heart over and over again. My partner has been graciously supporting our family financially, as well as with many of the household chores, while also running a business full-time. But his income is just barely enough for our family to get by from month to month, and he has been slowly going deeper into debt to make ends meet. This leaves him with very little extra money to help with my own debts and medical expenses.

Our financial situation is taxing on both of us. I have somehow managed to survive with his help, a little bit of money from family, and other random sources. At this point, I am out of funds and have regular bills and debt that I am about to fall behind on. It is so hard for me to ask for financial help, but at this point it feels like my last resort. The funds you contribute will go to knocking out some bills, help pay other living expenses such as rent, as well as treatments that aren't covered by my insurance.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Once I get back into the work force or begin to make money, something I need to believe is possible, I will try to give back to you in any way that I can.