Hi there, I’m Mayra. Life took an unexpected turn when my anemia got the best of me. In a moment of panic, I found myself rushed to the hospital, having lost a significant amount of blood during my period. My husband discovered me in our bathroom surrounded by blood clots, and my hemoglobin level plummeted to a shocking 5.2—well below the normal range of 13.

Now, I’m facing mounting hospital bills and the stress of being uninsured. I can't work right now, and all I can think about is how to cover my rent. It’s a terrifying situation—I never imagined I would find myself in such a vulnerable place.