It's Kiona, and I thank you for stopping by.

I'm in need of financial assistance for 2 medical procedures; 1 uterine polyp removal and an ACL/Bakers cyst removal.

"But Kiona, your Canadian and your Healthcare is free, why do you need my help?"

An excellent question. The long answer:

I have been the subject of what can only be called retaliation and personal vendetta.

I was raped in June of 2018. Yes, I knew my assailant.

I had recently been in a car accident from which I suffered a serious brain injury. My executive brain functions were damaged. This person knew I was vulnerable and took advantage of my vulnerability. I did not give consent to intercourse and wasn't even aware of what was happening until I felt like I was going to vomit.

Did I report? Yes. I reported to 55 Division Toronto Police. I wish I hadn't. Unbeknownst to me, there was a Sergeant employed there who grew up living next door to my assailant.

Yes, what you think happened absolutely happened.

After a few months, I began experiencing what can be called a string of harassment. This harassment has been ongoing to the tune of almost 6 years. My property was damaged particularly the expensive items (portable air conditioner, flat screen 50" tv, a smaller LCD monitor, cellphones, lazyboy, my very expensive clothing etc. My dog was poisoned and died, my medical care seemed to be impacted and suddenly a narrative was floating around that I suffered from mental health issues.

If it had happened at any other time, I would have questioned myself. However the stark reality is there only a few institutions less racist and sexist in Ontario, than the Toronto Police.

The non consensual exchange resulted in a pregnancy. One my very damaged body could not sustain and I had a miscarriage.

It was at that time I was diagnosed with endometrial polyps.

I have had confirmation from a gynecologist stating the force of the impact and the unique position of my uterus absolutely caused the polyps.

They are incredibly painful, cause infertility and excessive bleeding.

Every time I have sought medical care over the years for this issue, it's the same thing:

• a cervical transvaginal ultrasound

• a very painful sonohystogram

The first gynecologist from St. Michael's Hospital refused to do the surgery and said I needed hormonal therapy ie. Birth control to stop the bleeding. I was 38 at the time and didn't want to go on birth control. I felt this option would not solve the problem, and had a small chance of resolving only 1 symptom.

Each time over the years, the images come back with positive findings.

And each time nothing is done.

The of Ontario - Premier Doug Ford, has gutted our healthcare system so thoroughly that even if I did find a gynecologist to perform the procedure, I'm looking at, at least a 3 year wait period. I'd be 47 by the time I might be able to conceive.

The excessive bleeding has made me anemic. I literally do not have enough blood in my body which means my organs aren't functioning properly. Which means my damaged brain isn't getting the oxygen it needs and I wound up with epilepsy and chronic brain bleeds.

I've thrown in the towel. I'm not going to keep going round and round in a healthcare system that ignores their own medical expertise and training, to take direction from cops.

I'm not willing to sit around and hope that these guys finally get tired of interfering in my life and medical care.

So I'm trying to raise the funds I need to have the procedures done abroad.

I'm hoping I can raise the funds to have the procedure done by this time next year.