I’m writing this on behalf of my best friend and roommate, because she would never ask for help on her own—but right now, she truly needs it. She has been sick since August, and while she fought hard to return to work for a few months, she became ill again and hasn’t been able to recover. She’s in constant, severe abdominal pain and is throwing up almost everything she tries to eat or drink. Watching someone you love be this weak, exhausted, and in pain every single day is heartbreaking, especially when doctors still don’t have answers for what’s wrong.

On top of everything she’s going through physically, she’s now facing the stress of trying to get back on disability while also worrying about how she’s going to afford her doctor’s appointments, rent, and basic living expenses. She has always been one of the strongest, most independent people I know—she’s the one who shows up for everyone else, no questions asked. Seeing her in a place where she feels like she’s drowning and still hesitates to ask for help has been incredibly hard.

I’m asking on her behalf: if you’re able to donate or even just share this, it would mean the world. She deserves answers, relief, and the chance to focus on healing without the constant weight of financial stress. Thank you and god bless you for taking the time to read this and for any support you can give