Update: 1/28/2026- 105 of 350 for my first visit raised thank you!!

UPDATE: found out my care will cost 350 the first month than 200 each month after and insurance I’ll not cover it because I’m not dying. I never imagined I’d be writing something like this. My name is Macayla. I’m a mom of three beautiful children, and I’m living with lupus and multiple disabling chronic illnesses. I’m exhausted in ways sleep doesn’t fix. I’m in pain every single day. And despite everything, I still wake up each morning trying to be the mom my kids deserve. Right now, I’m barely holding on. My health has declined to the point where my life revolves around doctor visits, testing, medications, and specialists. Next month, I’m facing surgery, and the fear of what comes after—recovery, pain, more bills—keeps me up at night. At the same time, my fiancé is out of work, and our family is under intense financial strain. We’re doing everything we can, but the truth is… we are struggling to survive.

There are days I can’t stand long enough to cook a meal. Days I watch my kids play from the couch because my body won’t cooperate. Days I feel like I’m failing them—not because I don’t try, but because lupus doesn’t care how much I love my children. We are falling behind on bills. Medical expenses keep piling up. Gas to appointments, prescriptions, basic necessities—it all adds up so fast. And with three kids depending on us, the stress is overwhelming.

I’m asking for help because I don’t have another option. Any support will go toward medical appointments, testing, surgery-related costs, medications, treatments, travel to doctors and specialists, household bills, and essentials for our children. If you’re able to donate, thank you. If you can’t but can share, thank you. If all you can do is read this—thank you for seeing me. I’m fighting as hard as I can. I just need a little help to get through this season so I can heal, recover, and keep showing up for my kids. From a mom who is tired, scared, but still fighting—thank you from the bottom of my heart.