My name is Kimberly. I don't really know how to start this because I never thought I'd have to do something like this. When I was young, I had big dreams for myself. I wanted to be a writer, a dancer, a singer, a substance abuse counselor, a vet, a therapist, you name it. I wanted to do it all. And I got close. About 3 years ago, I got an internship at a substance abuse center. I was finally gonna help people. Until I caught COVID 3 times, back to back, and never got better. Then to make matters worse, I got into a car accident resulting in a TBI. Now I can do none of those things younger me dreamed of. I feel like I've aged significantly in the past 3 years. Migraines, seizures, POTS, and an autoimmune condition have drained me. I try to remain positive, I work on seeing the best in every moment, but I'm able to do that because I have a wonderful therapist. Unfortunately, the money I had from my settlement from the car accident is running out. I will not have this therapist for long. I'm draining my bank account when I have other needs like salts and tests that my insurance won't cover, on top of food and basic living expenses. I'm very lucky that my boyfriend is doing what he can, but his hours got cut as his company is having issues.

Being chronically ill comes with anxiety, PTSD, depression, etc. I also have a diagnosis of bipolar 2 along with the things I just stated. I know so many people struggle with this. Because of that, I feel an immense amount of guilt making a GoFundMe, but I'm desperate. I just got out of an epilepsy monitoring unit that traumatized me and learned that I may have to do that again. I also have a tilt table test and I'll be trying more meds. With meds, I often get depressive side effects. I can't afford to not ask for help. I have a lifetime of trauma and I've barely touched the surface. If I drain my bank account, I have about 9 more sessions.

With this money, I'd have therapy for a year, two if I do every other week.

Sharing and spreading this GoFundMe is just as appreciated as a donation. Truly, if you've read this far, shared, and/or donated, thank you. I wish I could express how grateful I am in more than just some words. Also, if you would like to buy my art instead of donating, I do have an Etsy I try to make stuff for (kind of hard with chronic illness) and it's called RhavensArtCorner. I do ASMR on TikTok as well. I try to make my money by giving back in some way. Anyways, thank you.