I am here to humbly ask for help to get me through this rough patch.

I am financially drowning. Not only did I lose my job when Covid hit but in the last few years I’ve lost all of my savings and little retirement money I had.

I’ve been an acupuncturist for 15 years now, but have not been able to work full time for a variety of reasons.

During the last 2 years my mental health has suffered. And It’s been my priority to heal.

I finally secured a promising job in the beginning of June and on June 13 I suffered from Serotonin Syndrome. Something that was caused by prescribed medications.

Serotonin Syndrome can kill you within 24 hours if symptoms are severe enough.

I had to be monitored for any changes for a few days.

I obviously couldn’t work that week and called out.

Yesterday I got a text that my job was letting me go.

My family has helped me all that they can. And I won’t have a paycheck coming in for a while yet.

This is the first time in my life that I am not financially independent.

I won’t have enough to pay my bills come next month. And will likely lose my health insurance that I pay for myself.

I’m still dealing with side effects of the serotonin syndrome while trying to start a new part time job and just manage.

Asking for this kind of help is not easy for me. If you’re able to contribute any amount I will be eternally grateful .

Thank you