Help Me Take a Much-Needed Mental Health Break

Hi, my name is Miriam. If you know me, you know I’ve been through a lot — and that I try to keep going, no matter how hard things get.

Recently, I made the incredibly difficult decision to rehome my puppy Luna. I had fundraised for her with the hope of training her as a psychiatric service dog, but unfortunately, it didn’t work out. That loss hit me hard. Since then, I’ve been dealing with intense depression, and it’s been one of the most emotionally painful times of my life.

From the outside, I may not look like I’m depressed. I smile often, and I try to show up with joy whenever I can — but the truth is, it’s an invisible battle. I fight through a lot every single day.

Right now, I’m trying to give myself something to look forward to — something that could help me reset and start to heal. I’ve been looking into taking a cruise, which has been a dream of mine. But because I use a wheelchair, I need an accessible room… and those are often booked 1–2 years in advance. The only other option is to get a suite, which has the space I need — but comes at a much higher cost.

I’ve hesitated to make this fundraiser. I know I’ve asked for help before, and I don’t take that lightly. But I’m doing this for my mental health — because I know how much this trip could positively impact my life. I’m not stable enough to work right now, and every day feels like I’m just trying to hang on.

If you’re able to give, any amount — no matter how small — would mean the world to me. Even just sharing this would help more than you know.

Thank you for reading, for caring, and for always believing in me.

With love,

Miriam