Help Pay Nevy's Medical Bills
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Hello! I'm Michael, known better by my online handle, Nevaylin (or Nevy). I'm a digital cartoon artist who's contributed vast amounts of artwork to My Little Pony events and conventions, and have helped raise thousands for a variety of charities through organizing the talents of myself and others.
Recently, I landed myself in some medical complications. For over a year, I had been having severe abdominal pains; at the time I had no explanation and, as a result, I ignore them. They came as "attacks" and would last anywhere from 2 to 12 hours. Any other sensible person would have gone to the ER under the circumstances, but I was uninsured and afraid of the costs and debts that would come as a result.
I allowed these chronic attacks to repeat once every few weeks for well over a year. I didn't know until I finally went to get looked at that I was ignoring gallbladder attacks, steadily getting more dangerous and threatening to damage my liver. Despite my reluctance and fear of cost, I had no choice but to go through the full medical care that was necessary, having an operation done to clear my bile duct and then having my gallbladder removed completely.
And that's where the medical part of the story ends. Now, at current, I'm finally starting to see the bills, and see the plans that would "allow" me to pay the bills... and they're simply unaffordable. The plan for my hospital stay alone would cost me half of my income per month. Having rent and bills to pay, that isn't an option.
I honestly didn't want to resort to a GFM. I was going to do what it takes to get through it all by myself. But after talking and being encouraged by friends, I think that was mainly stubborn pride talking. Truth is, I can't handle these numbers. I'm stuck in low-end jobs, so even working fulltime, I wouldn't be able to come close to all of these payment plans.
At best, it would take me decades to pay in full.
At worst, debt collection comes and ruins my life.
This is my only way to hopefully avoid those scenarios.
So... here I am. I love to create and provide joy and inspiration to others through my work. I don't think there's a better feeling. And if I'm going to keep being able to do that, I need to get through this extremely expensive hurdle. I've felt anxious every single day about this- constantly afraid that I'm going to pile up fees or simply be in debt for the rest of my life.
And I can't promise much in return, other than continuing the dedication I've already put into organizing and artwork-ifying cute events. If you can spare even a small amount to help me, I would be forever grateful.
Thank you. <3
Recently, I landed myself in some medical complications. For over a year, I had been having severe abdominal pains; at the time I had no explanation and, as a result, I ignore them. They came as "attacks" and would last anywhere from 2 to 12 hours. Any other sensible person would have gone to the ER under the circumstances, but I was uninsured and afraid of the costs and debts that would come as a result.
I allowed these chronic attacks to repeat once every few weeks for well over a year. I didn't know until I finally went to get looked at that I was ignoring gallbladder attacks, steadily getting more dangerous and threatening to damage my liver. Despite my reluctance and fear of cost, I had no choice but to go through the full medical care that was necessary, having an operation done to clear my bile duct and then having my gallbladder removed completely.
And that's where the medical part of the story ends. Now, at current, I'm finally starting to see the bills, and see the plans that would "allow" me to pay the bills... and they're simply unaffordable. The plan for my hospital stay alone would cost me half of my income per month. Having rent and bills to pay, that isn't an option.
I honestly didn't want to resort to a GFM. I was going to do what it takes to get through it all by myself. But after talking and being encouraged by friends, I think that was mainly stubborn pride talking. Truth is, I can't handle these numbers. I'm stuck in low-end jobs, so even working fulltime, I wouldn't be able to come close to all of these payment plans.
At best, it would take me decades to pay in full.
At worst, debt collection comes and ruins my life.
This is my only way to hopefully avoid those scenarios.
So... here I am. I love to create and provide joy and inspiration to others through my work. I don't think there's a better feeling. And if I'm going to keep being able to do that, I need to get through this extremely expensive hurdle. I've felt anxious every single day about this- constantly afraid that I'm going to pile up fees or simply be in debt for the rest of my life.
And I can't promise much in return, other than continuing the dedication I've already put into organizing and artwork-ifying cute events. If you can spare even a small amount to help me, I would be forever grateful.
Thank you. <3
Organisateur
Michael Dunn
Organisateur
Plano, TX