Help hobbling Holly

We've hit a brick wall.
We thought systems of support would naturally counterbalance tragedy. 
Our balance has faltered and we're beginning to fall. 

Holly's worst injury of her life. A sickening crack and unimaginable pain. A pain that still stabs her. Surgery. A daily breakfast of heavy pain killers. 


After a week in hospital we felt like it should have been the end of it. As if coming home was the reward. But getting back to the couch, sinking in, arranging a supporting stack of ankle pillows then injecting herself with blood thinners to stave blood clots, we realised this immobility was reality for the next 6 weeks. 

No work, no income. 

We painfully discovered insurance only covers the cost of medical supplies. The bits we have already picked up. No income. 

Begrudgingly turning to centrelink, sickness allowance seemed a sure bet. However eligible holly is, we were informed to our face that a minimum waiting time of 49 days could be expected. We were told that was a generous estimate, and it would be most likely more.

It feels like both crutches have been knocked out from holly's arms. Literally. 


We live up 6 flights of steps. I am now taking on the responsibility of a carer, cooker, cleaner and partner. I am a low income earner. We need an income for Holly or we lose our beautiful home that we battled so many obstacles together to accomplish.

I know the internet is a great resource. I know our friends and family and empathetic, loving and generous.

No one hates this more than Holly. Feeling useless. Unable. Her entire world dimimished to what's in her arm's reach. The indignity of relying on others to exist. 

The reality is we need help. We need rent money so I can look after her while she recovers. Losing a home could be the worst situation for her current condition. 

Please, it would mean everything to us if you were able to help. I set the goal for holly's share of 2 months rent. Hopefully it will be enough . I'm doing my best to cover everything in the mean time.

Any help is monumental. All generosity is accepted through indebted and beholden hearts. It will at least take us one step closer to figuring something out.

Please be apart of our progress, and Holly's humble recovery.

We love you all. 
Dylan <3