Hello, my name is Kyle and I am a Automotive Technician in Sterling Virginia who has fallen into misfortune from recent medical issues involving my spine. I started having back pain in December 2025. It was manageable and I toughed through it thinking something was just out of place in my back that would probably work itself out naturally. Well, I was wrong and it progressed into a situation I could not have predicted.

I woke up one day in early February 2026 to excruciating pain in my lower back, right hip and leg. I could barely even walk and couldn't stand up straight at all. I had to take leave from work and use short term disability while I went to a chiropractor, then 2 doctors and a surgeon to determine what was wrong. My X-Rays and MRI's show that I have degenerative disc disease in my lower vertebrae and also have a herniated disc that is putting pressure on my nerves causing intense pain. Pain killers and anti-inflammatory medication barely even help at all. I could only stay on my feet for limited amount of time before the pain builds up and I had to sit or lay down.

I slowly healed for a couple of months and decided to try to go back to work, mainly because I was running out of money. I knew I would probably have to deal with some pain and simply needed to man up and deal with it. I lasted one day. The pain returned and by the end of the day I was in agony again. I had to make the decision that I simply cannot continue with such a physically demanding job and will have to find a new career. The pain is simply too intense and unfortunately fairly constant. Now, after many months of pain, it has worn me down. I'm emotionally exhausted, physically crippled and almost completely out of money. I'm afraid I am going to lose my apartment and everything I've worked so hard for.

To anyone who is willing to help me through this tough time I am forever grateful. I have pride that I have supported myself by working quite hard these last 18 years to build a career as a Automotive Technician. It is very difficult to accept that my back is worn out and I have to find a new career at 36 years old.

The truth is that I'm scared and stressed to the max. The pain is beyond anything I have experienced before and is quite debilitating. The medical bills are starting to arrive and pile up which is compounding my already bad situation. I'm honestly afraid that my life is about to crumble to pieces if I can't find a job with enough income to support myself. I have been looking for any remote positions with comparable income but they all require previous experience or certifications/degrees. They are also hard to find in general because they are very in-demand positions as many people want to work from home.

I am single and don't have a partner to help with the financial strain. l generally try not to be a burden to anyone in my life and hate to have to ask for help but I'm struggling and my family has limited funds to help me. I sold all my jewelry last month to pay rent and now I am kind of at the end of my rope. I've already defaulted on several credit cards as I cling to what little money I do have left to use for essentials.

So, I have decided to reach out into the ether and ask for help. I have no expectations from this GoFundMe, just hope that some may be in a position or have willingness to help me. Any donation is a BIG help and I am extremely grateful for any support.

Thanks,

Kyle