<div>Writing this is one of the most difficult things I’ve ever done, because asking for help is something I avoid. As my therapist often reminds me, I need to give people the opportunity to say yes, rather than assuming they’ll say no. 
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<div>The last few weeks have been heartbreaking and painful. In the middle of June, I found out I was losing my dream job, being one of <a href="https://paizo.com/blog/paizo-restructuring-a-difficult-update-about-our-future" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the 12 people laid off from Paizo</a>. I’m working through plans to overcome this setback and applying for jobs daily, hoping to find somewhere to land. However, when it rains, it pours—and Auryn and I are in the eye of the hurricane. 
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<div> While heading to spend time with my partner, tragedy struck twice. First, after leaving Petsmart, Auryn caught his paw in a cart, ripping his nail and jumping out in fear. Thankfully, he had his harness on, but he was hurting and terrified, and bit my finger as I tried to get him back into the car and his carrier so he could calm down. Later, during the drive, we were behind a construction truck when a piece of equipment fell onto the highway. I hit it head-on, causing extreme damage to the underside of my car. The next morning, I went to urgent care for the bite and was given antibiotics, but the injury was worse than expected. By Saturday, I was in the ER, where doctors decided I needed IV antibiotics and emergency surgery. The wound was through muscle, tendon, and down to the bone. After surgery, I was admitted for observation and more antibiotics. Now, the aftermath is overwhelming. My car appears to be totaled, and I need to find another vehicle with features that support my back. The hospital stay and surgery were extremely costly, not including follow-up visits or upcoming physical therapy. All of this is happening as my last day of work approaches, and my insurance and severance end soon. 
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<div> This doesn’t even account for my regular medical appointments, therapy, specialists for my back and concussion syndrome, or my monthly medications—about thirteen in total, with some costing more than I can afford. With all this in mind, I come asking for help. I know this GoFundMe has a large goal, but it’s set to help me stay medically stable and ensure safety for Auryn and me.
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<div><strong>Funds raised will help with:</strong>
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<div><strong>~ </strong>Transportation and vehicle-related expenses
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<div><strong>~ </strong>COBRA expenses to keep stable health insurance
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<div><strong>~ </strong>Medical costs associated with the surgery and recovery of hand
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<div><strong>~ </strong>Auryn vet follow-up to check the healing of his paw
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<div><strong>~ </strong>Long-term housing and/or storage as we transition between jobs
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<div>If you can help financially, thank you. If you can help by sharing this with others, that’s incredible. If you can’t help, your care and attention mean a lot. 
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<div>Love, hugs, and chocolate chip cookies, 
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<div>~Ivis &amp; Auryn
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