Donate to Secure a Brighter Future for Arich and Family

For the past 30 years, my husband, Arich, and I have faced one difficulty after another—like an endless tsunami of challenges, with barely enough time to catch our breath before the next wave hits.

Now, we’re asking for help to get through the final stretch of a plan that will hopefully (and finally) bring us some stability.

Here's why we need help:

Our Medical Struggles

In his 20s, Arich was diagnosed with severe Crohn’s disease, and a few years later, multiple sclerosis. These are incredibly expensive conditions, and the cognitive effects mean he can no longer work.

In the past, I've been the "healthy one," but now I'm dealing with my own problems too.

In April I was hospitalized with hyponatremia and spent most of this year handling the surgeries/procedures that go along with an ongoing breast cancer scare. Now I've been diagnosed with liver disease.

We had to file medical bankruptcy in 2017, and lost all hope for SSDI after Arich missed the appeal deadline as a result of cognitive difficulties.

And Then Came the AI Takeover...

For 25 years, I was doing pretty good as a marketing writer/creative director. But AI has completely changed the industry, turning what was a solid career into a pipe dream.

So, on top of all the medical problems, I was laid off three times in the last 18 months. I made the decision to become an RN, figuring that nursing is a secure career field where I can make a positive contribution.

Unfortunately, being that I'm 50 and I already have a bachelor's degree, there are no scholarships, so our debt has grown by tens of thousands.

Our Sweet Dog, Delta

We rescued Delta, the best dog ever, when he was just three months old as a prescribed support animal. Now, he needs surgery for elbow dysplasia.

The alternatives the surgeon offered were awful—amputate or put him down. We love him so much, and the thought of losing him is unbearable.

An Inescapable Financial Hole

After the last layoff, a really good thing happened: I landed an entry-level position at a medical case mgmt company, with the possibility of moving into a full-time, higher-level role once I complete the RN license. Unfortunately, entry-level pay doesn't come close to covering the bills.

And because the difficulties have been more concentrated in time than ever before, the financial hole has deepened significantly. We're living on credit cards for groceries and gas and have no idea how we'll pay next month's rent.

We know we’re asking for a miracle, and it's painfully humbling to share our story here. But we're about six months away from the finish line. I feel like we don't have a choice.

If we can get through this difficult time, I can start my nursing career, and we'll have a chance at gaining the level of stability we need to pay for Arich’s (and now my own) healthcare, stop living on credit cards, keep our good boy, and start rebuilding what we’ve lost.

We believe God's help can come through the kindness of others—even strangers—but it means we have to humble ourselves and do the asking.

And so, here we are.

Thank you for reading, sharing, and considering helping us build a bridge to a stable future.❤️

~ Syble & Arich