Every Step Hurts—Your Support means a lot

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Every Step Hurts—Your Support means a lot

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Hi everyone, This is one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to write — but I’ve learned that healing sometimes means asking for help. 
After surviving a life-changing injury, I’ve spent years fighting through pain, physical therapy, and countless setbacks.
 My ankle has deteriorated to the point where a total ankle replacement is now my only option to walk again without constant pain. The surgery, rehabilitation, and time away from work will cost more than I can manage alone. I’ve always prided myself on being strong and independent, but this time, I can’t do it by myself. 
Every donation—no matter how small—brings me one step closer to moving freely again, to walking my dogs, to dancing, to simply living without wincing in pain. 
Sometimes strength means saying, “I need help.” The costs are overwhelming, but I’m not giving up. If you can donate or share my story, it would mean the world to me. ❤️

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Paula Temian
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Santa Ana, CA
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