Hi, my name is Michele and I’m reaching out with vulnerability and hope.

For most of my life, I’ve carried the weight of complex trauma and with it, a medical condition called hyperphagia, which causes extreme, uncontrollable hunger. These struggles have shaped my body and mind in painful ways, leading to over 15 chronic health conditions. I’ve spent years fighting to survive in silence until recently, when I was blessed to receive a scholarship for life-saving eating disorder treatment.

I was incredibly lucky to receive a scholarship for life-saving eating disorder treatment something I never thought I’d be able to afford. But while my treatment is covered, the basic things I need to stay in recovery are not.

I’m asking for your support to raise $5,800 to cover:

• 43 days of housing while I’m in care – approx. $3300

• Ozempic – nearly $1,000 per month

• Additional essential medications

• Doctor visits to monitor and renew my prescriptions

These are not extras. They are essentials. Without them, I risk losing my progress and spiraling backward. Every dollar you give helps keep me safe, sheltered, and on the path to recovery.

If you’ve ever known what it feels like to fight your own body or to feel like your pain is invisible, I hope my story resonates.

Please share, donate, or send hope my way. I’ve come too far to give up now.