My name is Brenna, and for years I have been fighting a relentless battle with endometriosis and PCOS, both diagnosed when I was just 17. Since then, I have undergone four surgeries and faced countless hospitalizations and ER visits, all in an effort to manage these debilitating diseases. On top of this, I have suffered from chronic migraines since I was 14, but over the past year, the pain has become constant and unbreakable. Despite trying numerous procedures and tests, I have found little relief. This ongoing struggle has forced me in and out of work, making it impossible to maintain a steady income or do the things I once enjoyed.

The impact on my life has been profound. My relationship with myself is tested every day, and I have been pulled away from friends and family by my symptoms and diagnoses. The financial burden has been overwhelming, and after years of applying, I have been denied disability and government assistance. My dream was to become a pediatric psychiatrist, but my health forced me to drop out of school, leaving me with significant education debt and a sense of loss for the future I had envisioned. Now, at just 22, I am struggling to meet daily living costs, and my credit has suffered due to mounting medical and education bills. The possibility of my medical debt being reported to credit bureaus and sold to collectors is a constant worry, and I feel trapped by circumstances beyond my control.

I know the fundraiser amount may seem high, but it’s actually only a fraction of what I would need to become debt free. I am asking for help to cover basic necessities and begin to chip away at my medical and education expenses. Your support will help me regain some stability and hope for the future. I dream of returning to school one day, but right now, I need help just to get through each day. Thank you for taking the time to read my story and for any support you can offer.