Hey there!

Thanks for taking the time to read my story. After wrestling with the worst pain of my life for 2 days prior I finally caved and checked in to the ER around 4am October 26th. I try to avoid the ER at all costs because 1. I have an *extremely* high tolerance for pain and suffering lol and 2. I’m uninsured.

The doctors informed me that I had an extremely complicated case of appendicitis, in their words exactly “it’s like a bomb went off in there”. As a complication I developed multiple abscesses as well as peritonitis all of which are also life threatening. I had to stay in the hospital for a total of 9 days and since then have been recovering at home. It’s been a long, painful, difficult, non-linear, and emotionally taxing process which is still ongoing.

Despite the challenge of physically healing from this life threatening illness my primary concern the whole time has been that my medical bills and extended absence from work have completely ruined me financially. With no income from my serving/bartending job since 10/26 and counting, on top of a $60k bill (that will continue to grow due to follow up care and an upcoming surgery) I am completely unable to pay for my obligations or living essentials. I’ve been so fortunate to have some support getting food from my single mother but she is disabled and can only afford to help so much. I am in desperate need of support in paying for essentials like rent, food, utilities, gas, prescriptions and medical supplies. Not to mention my car payments, student loans, previous medical bills, and trans related healthcare.

If you ask any of my friends and family they’ll tell you there’s nothing I hate more than asking for help or being vulnerable. Under these circumstances I truly have no other option if I want to have any hope of keeping a roof over my head and to avoiding bankruptcy/financial destitution. This is without a doubt the lowest point in my life so far (and I’ve been through A LOT), any support from you guys in the form of donations or even sharing my story would mean the world to me.