In 2007, I was in a terrible car accident that changed my life forever. At the time, no one could have predicted the amount of pain and difficulty I would face in the years that followed. The injuries I sustained have left me with chronic back and shoulder pain, making it nearly impossible to work more than a few hours part-time. Even though I receive social security disability for my anxiety, it’s not enough to cover all our needs. I’ve tried to work when I can, but lately, the pain has become so severe that I haven’t been able to work at all. As a result, our food supply has gotten very low, and I’ve had to sell many personal belongings just to make ends meet. Despite my best efforts, it’s still not enough to provide for my family.

My struggles go back even further. I endured mental and physical abuse throughout my life, and when I met my husband, my parents never accepted him. After my mother-in-law passed away, my own mother stopped speaking to me—it’s been 10 months since we last spoke. For years, my parents took money from me—my paychecks, my inheritance, and more—leaving me without savings or a safety net. I’ve always struggled to get by, relying on credit cards and doing whatever I could to support my family. It’s been a difficult journey, and I carry a lot of pain from these experiences.

That’s why I’m reaching out for help now. If you’re able to support us, your kindness will help us buy groceries and cover basic living expenses while I focus on healing. Thank you so much for reading our story and for opening your heart to help us get back on our feet. Your support truly means the world to me and my family.