Hi everyone,

My name is Logyn, and I’m reaching out with a humble but hopeful heart. Nine months ago, I made the hardest and best decision of my life: I got clean from drug addiction. It wasn’t easy—I had to fight every single day—but today I’m proud to say I’m sober, back in school, working, and finally living under the same roof with my family again after beating homelessness. I’ve rebuilt so much of my life step by step, and I’m doing everything I can to keep moving forward.

But addiction left lasting damage to my teeth. A few months ago, I had no choice but to have all of them removed. I was ready to start fresh and get dentures so I could eat normally, speak clearly, and feel like myself again. What I didn’t expect—what no one warned me about—was that after the extractions, my jawbone would need alveoloplasty (a smoothing and reshaping procedure) before dentures could even be fitted properly. The dentist only told me this after the teeth were already gone.

The cost for the alveoloplasty is $1,900, and right now, that’s money I simply don’t have. I’m a full-time student and working as much as I can, but between bills, school supplies, and just getting back on my feet, this expense feels impossible on my own.

For the past four months, I’ve been without teeth. It’s affected everything—my confidence is at an all-time low. I avoid going out in public, I hide my mouth when I talk to friends or family, and even simple things like eating with people or laughing feel painful and embarrassing. I just want to feel normal again. I want to smile without covering my face, go on job interviews without worry, hang out with the people I love, and keep building the life I’ve fought so hard for.

This procedure is the next step to getting dentures and finally closing this chapter. I’m not asking for help because I haven’t tried—I’ve been grinding through recovery, education, and work every day. I’m asking because I’ve come so far, and a little support now could help me take that final leap toward feeling whole again.

Any amount you can give—even $5 or $10—would mean the world and bring me closer to this goal. If you can’t donate, sharing this would help so much too. Your kindness, prayers, or words of encouragement have already carried me through tough days.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for reading my story. I’m proof that recovery is possible, and with your help, I can keep showing up for myself and the people who believe in me.

With gratitude,

Logyn

Bristol, WI

9 months sober and counting