My name is Pamela, and I am reaching out for help as I face the final stages of lung cancer. In 2016, I had a third of my right lung removed, but now the cancer has returned and spread to the remaining lobes. I live alone, with no family to support me—my children and grandchildren are estranged, and I have no way to contact them. My husband passed away in 2016 after a massive stroke, and I had to support both of us on my own. He was in liver failure and couldn't get disability, so I did everything I could to care for him until the end. When he died, I paid for his cremation, service, and burial, even though it was a struggle.

Now, I am trying to plan for my own final expenses. I don't want a service or obituary—just a simple cremation in a plain box, and three keepsake necklaces for ashes. If no one wants my ashes, they can be thrown away. I am living on a very limited income, which barely covers food, medication, rent, utilities, and transportation to the pharmacy and doctors. I have no help and am struggling to make ends meet while dealing with my illness.

I am asking for support from anyone who can help me during this difficult time. Your kindness would mean the world to me, as I have no one else to turn to. Thank you for reading my story and considering a donation to help me find peace and dignity in my final days.