Bring Back Bri's Smile: Donate for Her Recovery

Dear friends and family,

I’m writing this with a heavy heart, seeking your support for my incredible wife, Bri. For those who know her, you understand that she is the most giving, caring, loving person I’ve ever met. Bri dedicates every ounce of herself to others and has always made it her mission to spread love and positivity. Unfortunately, life has thrown some challenges our way that have taken a toll on her mental health.

Bri has been bravely battling major depression, anxiety, and complex PTSD throughout her life. Recently, however, a series of changes in our lives have led her to a place of deep distress. For the past six months, she has been living in a constant state of fight-or-flight, facing specific triggers almost daily. This has culminated in an incredibly painful struggle, and she is now in desperate need of help.

We’ve found a treatment facility in the Austin area that is ideal for her recovery. However, this necessary step towards healing comes with a hefty price tag of around $10,000, even with insurance. This is our out-of-pocket maximum, and we are on the best health plan available through my job.

Bri is currently at a critical point; she is experiencing suicidal thoughts and just narrowly avoided a crisis this past Saturday. It breaks my heart to see her in such distress, and I want nothing more than to see her healing and thriving again. To add to her stress, she was recently let go from her job due to her struggles, which has only compounded her situation.

We are reaching out to you all, asking for any support you can offer—no matter how small. Your contributions will directly help us cover the costs of Bri’s treatment, allowing her to focus on her recovery and return to the loving, vibrant person we all know and cherish.

Time is of the essence. We need to get Bri into treatment as soon as possible to ensure her safety and well-being. I urge you to share this post with your network—every share helps spread the word and brings us closer to our goal.

Thank you for taking the time to read our story. We are grateful for any support you can provide, whether it be a donation or simply sharing this post. Together, we can help Bri find the light again and ensure that she stays with us, happy and healthy.

With love and gratitude,

Rick