
Help during serious medical diagnosis
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I'm Kathryn and I need help. 2 years ago I was rushed to the ER with 2 aortic dissections. In other words, my heart split apart in 2 places. I was put into a coma for a month. The hardest part has been my memory. Years of education and experience have left me. My brain just doesn't function like it used to. I still have an aortic aneurysm which could burst any time. Last measured it was over 5cm.
To clarify, my aneurysm is type B and is inoperable but I have an appointment with a vascular surgeon next week for another opinion
I have applied for SSI/SSDI about 2 years ago and I was finally granted a hearing but it's a year away. 2 years with no income and one more to go... sigh.
I have a 15 year old son that this has been especially hard on. I can't provide for him like I used to.

I was an avid runner and involved with all kinds of sports that I can't do anymore. This whole experience has changed me so much.

It makes it very hard to get by. I've applied for over 100 jobs. Though I'm not released to work I have to do something. I still have an aneurysm which is dangerously large and could burst at any time. Working is pretty much something I need to do but really can't anymore. Any help would be appreciated more than anyone can understand.
I have numerous Dr appointments in and around Sacramento. It's difficult to come up with gas. Not just for my appointments but also taking my son to and from school. I wasn't expecting to live through this and the doctors didn't anticipate me living more than 9 months but it's been 2 years now. That's two years without income. I was lucky enough to find a place to live but it took a year to find it. I'm very lucky to have survived but some days I don't feel like it. Life has become so difficult I often wish that I hadn't.
I try to remain positive, but it isn't easy. Please, any help you can offer would help me tremendously. Asking for help isn't easy for me. I'm out of options.
I also want to include a huge thank you to Jimyjon Manley for being an incredible dad to our son, Isaac. I know this has been a very difficult time for both of you but without your love and support and wouldn't have made it this far. I'm extremely lucky to have an amazing ex-husband that has his own life to deal with yet still being a great dad through all of this. To my parents as well for their l love and their undying support.
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Kathryn Collins
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Nevada City, CA