On September 6th, I was in a severe head-on collision on Ortega Highway when another driver crossed into my lane. I sustained life-threatening injuries, spent four months in the hospital—including time in a trauma unit and acute care—and required multiple life-saving interventions .I lost my right leg and suffered additional injuries that require ongoing surgeries and recovery. Since returning home, I’ve faced infections, complications, and delayed healing, and I’m preparing for another surgery due to hardware rejection. Even basic movement requires effort, pain management, and rest.

Before the accident, I was a working photographer, independent and supporting myself. I had already survived a stroke during the pandemic and spent years rebuilding my health and independence. I had just reached a major recovery milestone in August 2025 when this accident happened in September, setting me back into another long recovery. I’m into fitness and holistic healing, and I’ve always been health-conscious.

My small Shih Tzu was in the car with me during the accident and made it through without a scratch, and my cat was waiting at home. They are my family, and keeping us together in a stable place means everything to me.

While I’ve been focused on healing, the financial reality has caught up with me. My landlord was patient at first, but I now owe back rent and need to show how I will move forward. The driver who hit me carried minimal insurance, and while my attorney is pursuing additional legal options, these processes take time. Disability support is still in progress and has not provided immediate help. Everything available to me—disability, legal processes, and assistance programs—moves slowly and is outside my control. Now that this moment is here, I do not have immediate answers, and the situation is urgent.

Any support you can offer during this time means the world to me. If you’re able to donate, it will directly help me stay housed and stable while I continue recovering. If you’re not able to give financially, sharing my story would also make a meaningful difference and help me reach others who may be able to help. Thank you for taking the time to read and support me in any way that feels right for you.