Bring Hope to Rachel and Her Daughter

Almost a year ago I left work in pain & went to the ER. I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis & sciatica. I continued working but the pain has worsened. On 10-23-24 I was on a ladder lifting a box & felt the most intense pain down my left leg & into my groin. I couldnt walk. I went again to ER & was referred to a specialist. I need a hip replacement but Im considered to young at 46. The suggestion was injections and pain management until I am at least 50. I am willing to try anything in order to be able to go to work and do my job. I work in a warehouse which requires a lot of walking further more I stand in a freezer for the better part of 8 hours & am required to lift up to 50lbs. I WANT to go back to work. I feel like I am failing my daughter in my current situation.

Heres where my problem is: Since being off work on 10/23 I had to wait until 11/12 to see the Dr. I called almost daily for cancelled appointments. I have no income. DHS denied me for emergency assistance because I had ONE last check for $270.00…no emergency assistance because I had income in the last 30 days. I have papers from my job that were to be filled out by the Dr so I could be considered for short term disability which is 40% of my income ($1,000 every 2 weeks is my normal income) but the Dr I saw on 11/12 referred me again to a pain management Dr whom I will not see until 12/4. Thats who they want to fill out the papers. The ortho basically refused because they referred me out. I am currently waiting on a call from a patient advocate. More bad news…at the 12/4 appointment I was told its just an initial consult and I wont get treatment that day. The ortho wrote me off work until I see the next Dr. But that isn't sufficient for Sedgwick to start processing my case. And if and when I do get approved its only 40% of the $1,000 I bring home every 2 weeks. At this point my Nov rent is unpaid. As will be my December rent. And my car payment. And then there is Christmas. I only can hope and pray I dont have an 8yr old who wakes up to nothing on Christmas. I have called so many numbers including #211…but I can only speculate because so many need help in Wayne County I keep hearing the same thing…We have no funding available. I have been to several parishes/church for food pantry. Most often its a mix of things and I do my best at making meals but my daughters lunch has been a struggle.

Im coping best I can with the physical pain but the mental is worse at this stage. Ive begun watching videos of people who live in their vehicles. Some by choice some not but I am feeling like that may be our next stop. I cant bear to think of my daughter in that situation but its really just her & I. My pride is really getting in my way as far as asking for help because I have asked for help more than once these past few years. Being a single mom only qualified to work a low income job has really been hard these last few years. Everything I do or have is for my daughter. Shes a great kid and deserving of better. I realize its a hard time of year and so many people are in need…its not lost on me at all that Im not the only one having a hard time, I just dont know what else to do. I am not asking anyone I send this to directly for financial help just that maybe you can share our story and somebody may be willing to help me out. I have faith in this treatment plan and I pray it works and I can get back to work but until then this is my situation. Thank you for reading sharing and considering us for help.

Rachel.

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