Hi everyone,

My name is KC, and asking for help is one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do. I’ve always been the person who tries to care for others—whether it’s people, animals, or the veterans I served through my job. But right now, I’m struggling in a way I can’t manage alone.

For the past several years, I’ve been living with chronic migraines and fibromyalgia, conditions that cause severe, daily pain. Some days I can barely get out of bed. Even simple things like walking my dogs a short distance, doing basic chores feel overwhelming. The pain is constant and unpredictable, and it has taken a huge toll on my physical and mental health.

In September, I had to make the heartbreaking decision to stop working at my dream job, a nonprofit that helps veterans with PTSD train service dogs. Growing up in a military household and living with PTSD myself, this work meant everything to me. Losing the ability to do it has been devastating, emotionally and financially.

Because I’m now unable to work, my financial situation has become extremely unstable. My medical expenses have piled up, and without insurance, even the medications I need to function are incredibly expensive. I’m already $6,000 in medical debt, and if I need hospital care again, it could easily become tens of thousands of dollars. I’m also struggling to keep up with everyday bills.

Through all of this, my three rescue dogs and my cat have been my lifeline. They are my family, my comfort, and my reason to keep fighting. I want to continue giving them the love and care they deserve, but right now even that has become difficult.

I’m asking for help so I can:

• Access the medications and treatments that keep me stable

• Catch up on medical debt and essential bills

• Maintain basic living expenses while I work toward getting back on my feet

• Continue caring for my animals, who mean the world to me

If you’re able to donate, share, or simply send support, it means more to me than I can put into words. I never thought I’d be in a position where I had to ask for help, but I’m hopeful that with the kindness of others, I can get through this difficult season and start rebuilding my life.

I know there are so many worthy causes to contribute to, so thank you, truly, for taking the time to read my story.