Been trying to get out of my head the old voice that tells me, "You don't need help from anyone, you're a man. Suck it up." I got injured at work in August of 2022. Workers' comp kicked in almost immediately, and I figured I'd be back to work in no time after fracturing my elbow after slipping in wax at work. I've had an elbow, hand, and one shoulder surgery as a result of falling. My last Temporary Total Disability payment was on 02/15/2024

. Since then, I've taken advances called lawsuit loans. I've exhausted those funds on bills, caring for my legally blind father, and groceries. Anything helps and is much appreciated.