Paige & Joe's struggle with disability & illness

Some of you may already know me and know my story, but for those who don't...

I have not been well. Illness and injury have made life tough, and my unending fight with Social Security disability continues and leaves me with practically no resources, and mountains of bills and debts that I can no longer handle. I have suffered from my spinal injury for years now, and it is unlikely I will ever truly recover fully. I've been trying to face that reality, and I've not been meeting with much success in my effort.

I've applied for Social Security Disability, only for the infamously slow, laborious, and soul-crushing process to lead me through years of denials for frivolous reasons, and endless requests for more and more documentation. I have an appeal hearing in the future, but I do not know when it will be. In the meantime, I have no income, and I have practically nothing left of value that I can sell.

I've tried to avoid this, but I am at a stage where I am faced with MOUNTAINS of medical bills and expenses, and with no means of being able to pay them. I hate asking for help. I hate feeling and being vulnerable. I hate that the trajectory of my life has led me down this particular path. All I want is to get better, to be my old self again. To be healthy, productive, and a burden to no one. That isn't my life right now. I am in dire straits and I am here with cap, and pride, in hand asking for help. Asking for assistance, favors, aid, and help of any sort does not come easy to me, but I am at a point where I can no longer stay afloat, and I am nothing but a burden to those who love and care for me.

Thank you all in advance, whoever you may be. I hope to one day soon move far beyond all of this, and into a new chapter of life that is filled with stories of success and positivity. But that day is not yet upon me. Right now, I need help, and I am sorry for asking this of anyone, but I am eternally grateful and thankful for everyone who has cared for me and helped me - both in the past and in any time to come. Gratias Tibi everyone. Thank you, and God bless you all.