<div>Dear friends, family, and strangers,





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<div>This past year turned my life upside down and was honestly one of the most difficult years I’ve ever faced. I’ve worked for several years as a long-term substitute teacher, and teaching has always been my passion. Unfortunately, because of my illness, I wasn’t able to work full-time during the 2024–2025 school year. I’m sharing my story here because I need your help as I recover from a medical journey that has been overwhelming, frightening, and life-changing.





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<div>In June 2024, I was diagnosed with diverticulitis after a short hospital stay. At the time, I didn’t fully understand how serious this disease was, but I managed the pain as best as I could. By early 2025, the pain returned. I treated it with a heating pad and over-the-counter painkillers. Neither my doctor nor I believed I had an infection. Looking back, I just wish I had done more to understand the disease.





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<div>I got progressively worse, and by July 3, 2025, my pain became unbearable. I went to the emergency room in severe pain. Doctors determined I needed emergency exploratory surgery immediately.





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<div>On July 4, 2025, I underwent exploratory surgery. The doctors made several shocking discoveries: I had stage 2A colon cancer, which they were able to remove; I had severe diverticulitis, with 4 liters of fluid in my stomach; and the disease had caused such extensive intestinal damage that they had to remove a significant portion of my intestines. By the grace of God, I did not need a stoma also known as a colostomy bag.





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<div>On July 6, I had a second surgery to close me up, and on July 13, I underwent another endoscopic procedure, during which a drain was placed in my abdomen. In total, I remained hospitalized from July 3 until August 1, 2025 — 29 days.





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<div>Since being discharged, I’ve tried to stay afloat on my own, but I’ve reached the point where I just can’t do it anymore. My savings are completely gone, and I’m in dire straits financially. I’ve done everything I can to stretch what little I had, but the reality is that I need help to keep a roof over my head and the lights on while I continue to heal.





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<div>Your donations will help cover rent and utilities while I recover and work toward financial stability. I am anticipating about six months of being indigent. That is why it is so important that my goal of $12,000 is met. Any donation would mean so much to me because I know that so many of us are just trying to cover the basics.





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<div>I know how much people like to be kept in the loop with stories they are following on the internet — I do too! I plan to post updates about my progress about once a week, and sooner if I have some really good news.





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<div>Thank you so much for taking the time to read my story and for your kindness, generosity, and prayers during this difficult time.





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<div>With love and gratitude,





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<div>Truth Smith





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