Help Rei Overcome Financial Strain from Health Crisis

As many of you know, I’ve been facing a tough and life-changing battle with my health. I have a brain aneurysm, two vertebral artery aneurysms, and a chronic right vertebral artery dissection/pseudo-aneurysm. For those unfamiliar, a vertebral artery dissection occurs when the inner lining of the artery tears, allowing blood to pool and form clots. This condition has brought immense discomfort and significantly impacted my daily life.

I struggle with constant fatigue, daily migraines, and sharp head and neck pains. Even simple actions like lifting something remotely heavy or raising my arms above my head leave me lightheaded and numb. Every time I stand up, I feel dizzy, no matter how long I’ve been sitting or lying down. My short-term memory has worsened, and it feels like new symptoms are added to the list every week. Doing basic housework leaves me exhausted and in pain for days afterward. On top of this I am dealing with other health issues with my gallbladder and trying to manage the severe pain I get from that. This feels never-ending.

Despite being on six medications to manage the pain and pressure in my head and neck, the relief is minimal. I’m also on aspirin due to my high stroke risk. I am going to an appointment at least once a week, sometimes up to 5 appointments in a week. All of this has prevented me from working or finishing school, leaving me financially overwhelmed. Ryan and my family have been helping as much as they can, but that’s no longer an option.

I’m now two months behind on my car payment, my phone service has been cut off, and my car insurance is on the verge of cancellation. While I’ve applied for disability, it’s a lengthy process, and I’m still waiting for the next steps.

It’s incredibly humbling to write this, but I’m at a point where I need to ask for help. I’ve created a GoFundMe as a last resort to keep myself afloat until disability is approved. If you’re able to help, even in the smallest way, it would mean the world to me. If you can’t contribute financially, please share my story—it could make all the difference.

For those who prefer alternative options, I also have:

CashApp: $reibot

Venmo: @reibotlove

PayPal: @ReiGolay

My neurologist and vascular surgeon have told me that my dissection is chronic and may never heal. This pain and discomfort could be my new “normal,” and I’m trying to take it one day at a time. Thank you for reading and for any support, financial or otherwise. It truly means more than words can express.