A single parent of four since my youngest child was 2 months old, I have been able to overcome many obstacles, financial and otherwise. Unfortunately, in July I became ill and have been unable to work since. On the advisement of friends, much as it’s very hard for me to do, it’s time to ask for help.

What started with bronchitis led to a loss of voice, intense constant throat pain and a lack of energy. Initially the doctors that I saw while my doctor was on holidays gave me antibiotics for the bronchitis, as that cleared up and the other symptoms presented themselves I was told that I had a virus, be patient, not to use my voice, rest and that I'd feel better in a week, this went on for a month with another round of antibiotics that didn't help.  I've seen my family doctor since then and she's ran a series of tests and there are still no answers.  I'm now waiting to see an Ears Nose and Throat specialist. Much as my energy level is very low, I have been careful to try to walk each day to keep my lungs strong as I have asthma, but recently I’ve been suffering from so much pain in my legs and ankles that sometimes makes it very hard to do so.  It's very painful to speak.  I concentrate so hard on making the words and putting effort into volume that sometimes I lose focus, forget what I was meaning to say and say the wrong thing. After all of that, it may not have been enough to be heard and I might have to repeat myself. Needless to say, I avoid speaking on the phone.  The effort that goes into speaking is exhausting but it’s also hard feel disconnected. I have four children whom I adore, and I want to ask them questions about their day, what’s going on with them, how’s school, just have little chats…  I love to work, and I can’t…and I don’t know what’s wrong.  I’m sorry if I sound like I’m complaining, I’m not used to opening up like this and definitely not publicly.

As I haven't been working bills and expenses have been piling up, I have set up this Go Fund Me page to help with lost wages, medical expenses,  freezer repair, vehicle repairs, bicycle repairs and a dental surgery for our puppy Yoshi that is no longer covered, It is also to raise money for the special needs required by two of my children, one of whom has ADD and Autism and the other who battles severe anxiety and depression.  Out of respect to my children and their privacy and safety,  I'm not going to upload their pictures or use their names. My child with anxiety and depression has struggled with suicidal thoughts in the past and has been bullied, told by kids to  "just get it over with and go kill yourself",  to the point that this child no longer felt safe in school. It's been a long road but this child has just started attending regular classes again. 

Thank you so much for listening, I deeply appreciate it.