I have gone through the thought of posting this again and again because I have tried masking this for a very long time, but as those close to me may know, I have no close family left.

This year has been unkind to me with the passing of loved ones, but in addition, I have been fighting my own battle.

I was diagnosed with an aggressive lymphoma. My finances are incredibly tight, and the treatments are costly to the point I cannot afford them.

This diagnosis caused my to get my pay reduced in more than half and the cost of living became quite unaffordable not to mention the medical costs.

This fight has and will test me in ways I am not sure why or how.

I have isolated from my heavy work duties, but I worked and truly tried to mask this as much as I can. Know I am standing my ground, and I won’t back down and aim to defeat this battle knowing I did it my all.