Hi. My name is Abby. I'm a gamer, a mom-friend and a lover of stories.

I try not to ask for stuff for myself much, but I've reached the point where I have to.

The Issue:

I've spent the last 9 months trying to save up for a sleep study and sleep apnea machine because my lifelong chronic lung problems evolved a year ago into difficulty breathing while sleeping. I snore like a fiend now and wake tired and it's been cascading on my quality of life and energy as I end up with fewer and fewer spoons back in the drawer each morning.

Due to the pandemic, multiple car issues and other matters that have needed attention/funds, those savings aren't going to happen anytime soon and I've just been denied for my last effort at medical financial aid on this. I can't see myself doing another year of just trying to cope.

I woke up at 4:30am and decided I had to try mutual aid instead.

The Goal:

The goal I've set is based on an estimate from my insurance of the cost of one initial sleep study and one follow-up, as well as common costs of a refurbished CPAP machine after price-checking online. Anything over goal would go towards upgrading that from a refurb to a newer machine.

The Request:

If you can't donate - hey, it's okay. I promise. If you can retweet or share a post with this link on it, it'd be appreciated but is not necessary. I know we all only have so much left to give inside us (financially and emotionally) after the past 2 years, and if it's between me an your needs? Please take care of yourself.

If you can donate - thank you so much. I know there is so much that needs doing in the world and I appreciate your assistance in this moment. I promise that I will do everything in my power to pass it on in the future to those that need it.

Thank you.