Sharing this is incredibly difficult for me. It has taken a lot of prayer, reflection, and courage to even write these words. Asking for help does not come naturally to me, but I’ve realized that sometimes strength looks like vulnerability — and advocating for your health means being honest about the need for support.

In November of 2021, my life changed overnight.

I woke up in the middle of the night with severe vertigo. The room was spinning so intensely that I was stuck in bed for over a month. Doctors believed it was likely an inner ear infection. I went through therapy, and while things improved, they never fully returned to “normal.” To this day, I still have dizzy spells and moments where I feel off balance.

But that wasn’t the only symptom.

For years, I’ve dealt with numbness in my toes. Over the last 10–15 years it has gradually worsened, and now I feel it affecting my legs as well. After having my fourth baby in 2022 — my fourth C-section — and now approaching 45, I’ve also started experiencing digestive issues that don’t feel typical or temporary.

Here’s the hard part:

All of my standard lab work and MRIs have come back “normal.”

But I don’t feel normal.

Something has felt off in my body for years, and instead of improving, it feels like it’s slowly progressing. I don’t want to wait until things get worse to take action. I’ve watched my parents walk difficult health journeys — my mom is currently facing medical challenges that took years to diagnose. My dad suffered from neuropathy and eventually passed away from cancer. I know how quickly health can change.

Our healthcare system often responds once things become severe. I want to be proactive. I want to advocate for myself now.

I am hoping to pursue functional lab testing to dig deeper and look for root causes that traditional testing may miss — whether that’s nutritional deficiencies, autoimmune markers, inflammation, gut health issues, or something else entirely. Unfortunately, this type of testing is rarely covered by insurance and can be costly.

I am a mom of four. I don’t want to just survive through dizziness, numbness, and uncertainty. I want energy. I want clarity. I want to be present for my kids. I want to thrive and age gracefully.

If you feel led to support me — through a donation, a share, or simply a prayer — I am incredibly grateful. Every bit helps me move closer to answers and healing.

Thank you for being part of my journey. ❤️