I never imagined I would be in a position where I’d need to ask for help like this, but right now I truly don’t know where else to turn.

I’ve been fighting Crohn’s disease for years. It’s been a constant battle filled with severe pain, exhaustion, and uncertainty. For a while, my doctors and I were finally starting to find a treatment plan that was helping me function and live somewhat normally again.

Then my insurance company forced a medication change.

That decision caused serious setbacks and put me back into tremendous pain — pain I’ve been trying to push through every single day just to survive. What had finally begun to improve was taken away, and now I’m once again living with daily suffering and uncertainty.

Because of this, my ability to work has been affected. I’m doing everything I can to stay employed, but I live with the constant fear that I could lose my job at any time due to my health. That fear weighs on me every day.

At home, we’re facing serious hardships — old electrical issues, no reliable heat, and many days it feels like we’re literally living in the dark. It’s overwhelming trying to manage basic living conditions while dealing with chronic illness and pain.

On top of everything, my dog — my best friend and emotional support through all of this — is likely going to need surgery. Watching her struggle has been devastating. It’s not about money to me; it’s about not wanting her to suffer and trying to give her comfort and dignity as she gets older.

I don’t have family support to lean on, and I’ve been carrying this weight mostly alone. I’ve tried to stay strong, to keep pushing forward, and to trust that God has a plan — but right now I am exhausted, scared, and hurting.

I’m doing my best. I promise I am.

But this is so hard.

I’m asking for help to cover basic living needs, home safety issues, medical-related expenses, and my dog’s care while I continue fighting to regain stability and get back on the medication that was helping me.

If you’re able to donate, share, or say a prayer, it truly means more than I can put into words. I believe God works through people, and right now I’m humbly asking for that help.

Thank you for reading, for caring, and for helping me keep going.