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Starting my life over

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I was always an outgoing child. Loved everyone and all animals. Grew up with hardly any money but my parents made it work. Something started to switch in my life as I got older. Began getting nervous before attending things as small as a family dinner. Then I discovered alcohol’s ways of giving me courage and confidence. Years and years of being a heavy drinker covered up the underlying problem of depression and anxiety. I also began hoarding. Buying things on credit I couldn’t afford. I don’t know if it had anything to do with my childhood but I never wanted to be looked at as poor. I never asked for help. I kept rescuing animals. At one point I had 5. Then I realized that I couldn’t afford my lifestyle and to do so, I ignored other problems in my life. Fast forward a few years and lots of medical problems later, (diverticulitis, kidney stones, emergency surgeries, broken ankle, sprained foot, heightened depression and anxiety from abusive relationships, vertigo, many flu episodes, strep and pretty much a million other things, and I am sitting on about 6,000 worth of medical bills and 25000 in card debt.  Did I mention I bought a house 10 years ago that is falling apart? I have roof leaks, a window rotting out, floors that are warped due to leaks and my elderly dog that recently passed away. I have switched jobs, (at one point I was working 4), so that I didn’t have to work 80 hours a week. Still can’t stay above water. Ive been sober 2 years and I want to get my life straight. I’m focused on paying off my medical bills but with the house repairs that need immediate attention, it’s impossible. I am finally getting my medications straight, by the doctor adjusting dosages and recommending others to help with my overwhelming depression and anxiety. I’m also trying to sell almost everything I own that has any value. Anything helps. Thank you. Update-medical bills are now about 12,000 and counting.
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    Gigi Wall
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    Richmond, VA

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