ALYSSA’S ENDOMETRIOSIS FUNDRAISER

“What is endometriosis? Endometriosis is a painful disorder that is caused by cells similar to the ones in the lining of the womb growing elsewhere in the body. If left untreated, endometriosis can be extremely debilitating causing inability to walk, sit, or stand along with painful and heavy periods that cause blackouts from pain and nerve damage. Pain levels have been recorded to be worse than a heart attack for example. It may also lead to infertility, fatigue, inabilty to properly digest nutrients and finally suicidal ideation. The pelvic region can be so severely affected that it puts you into a wheelchair.

While there is no cure, there is treatment of endometriosis that aims to reduce the severity of symptoms and improve the quality of life for a woman living with the condition. On average it takes a woman 7.5 years to even receive a diagnosis of endometriosis. It takes even longer to receive medical care to properly manage it.”

Hi my name is Alyssa. If for some reason we haven’t been able to meet in person yet it’s so nice to have you here but on not so nice terms as I’ve been diagnosed with endometriosis via laprascopic surgery in March 2023. I’m thankful for the diagnosis as knowledge is power! But now I must face the reality there is no cure for endometriosis and my life + career is completely destroyed if unable to manage my disease.

Unfortunately as I don’t have a supportive family or know my biological father as my mother won’t tell me his name or anything, I’m very scared and very alone while experiencing lots of pain every single day and night.

Due to the endo pain, the financial strain caused by my disease, my c-ptsd and the extreme high cost of living I regularly want to not be here. Despite all of this, I am still here FIGHTING FOR MY LIFE. I’ve been there for everyone I care for but now that I need support I find everyone is either struggling themselves or supporting others who are struggling. It is tough out there right now for a lot of us sadly.

I’m in debilitating pain and heartbroken. All I’ve ever wanted was to take care of myself, grow, and make the world a better place. All of this feels impossible as I can’t even take care of myself anymore! The endo pain has increasingly gotten worse each month. This is a common symptom with endo unfortunately.

I can’t work because the pain is debilitating and constant. I am stuck in an apt that is owned by a Slum Lord (google Weiss Investments Los Angeles). I cannot afford my rent but cannot afford to leave. I have nowhere to go. I am trapped in an uninhabitable apt. I am sick and don’t know what to do. I want to keep going but I cannot without a safe place to live and proper medical care.

I’ve confirmed I need another more invasive surgery as the first diagnostic one didn’t get all of the endometrium (scar tissue). I’m working with insurance, my dr, my medical group, and my employer and still have no date on when I can be seen. I’ve looked into switching to a new obgyn specialist but the only one I can find is booked out until September. As I’m dealing with an illegal eviction that will soon become “legal” I’m TERRIFIED. If Doug (my cat) and I are forced out of the apt into the street I will end my life after taking Doug to a shelter. I am not going to make it without urgent assistance. Ive been told the squeaky wheel gets the oil- even though I was raised to not have needs/feelings and it feels wrong to ask for help, here I am squeaking for help like a little mouse. Please help.

As I write this I’m laying in bed sobbing with a heating pack, in severe pain and with hopes people will see this and care enough to share it. My endo is also causing nerve damage so my right arm and hand is beginning to go numb as of now.

I just hope I can get what I need to keep going because I know if I do I am capable of amazing things. I have so many dreams and goals. I don’t want to give up but as I write this I’m not sure how I can keep going. I don’t have the support and resources needed. I am a strong determined person but I can’t do it all alone with endometriosis.

1. I need a free and or very affordable and safe place to live.

2. I need funds for housing + medical bills

3. I need support from people that are educated and understand what I’m going through. I cannot do it all alone anymore.

I am begging you, if you’re reading this, please share it with any and everyone you know. The more eyes on it the better! A lot of people have never even heard of endometriosis but 1 in 10 women suffer from it!

I have a dream of going back to school for art and eventually for law. I want to be an art therapist to help people. I want to learn the law to also help people. Please don’t give up on me! My cat Douglas Fur is relying on me as well to keep going- so he has a mom and doesn’t have to go back to the shelter. Please please please don’t give up on us.

Thank you for your time. Please feel free to reach out with respectful questions.

If you prefer to send funds to my Venmo (where they don’t take a fee like they do with gofundme), my Venmo is $thatssooalyssa that is also my cash app, and chime! Thank you so much.

Sincerely,

Alyssa Young

UPDATE: 5/30/23: Hi I’m going to add a cost breakdown soon. I need to do research to gather correct info so please stay tuned! xo ❤️