Hello - My name is Sherry Teets. Yes, I started this for myself. First, I’d like to say, I never saw myself needing to do this for myself or have anyone do this for me. Secondly, due to unforeseen circumstances two decades ago, my life was abruptly changed forever. There are some friends & family who know my story and some who do not. I’ll give you the short version. An auto accident over 20 yrs ago, someone rear-ended me. I ended up breaking my back in at least two spots. I needed back surgery to fuse an area broken with instrumentation. I have nerve & muscle damage to the extent I’m disabled now. For this reason, I needed pain medication for overall and nerve pain. This does not include an array of other meds needed for various reasons. These medications, over time, have destroyed my teeth from the inside out. Anyone who knows me knows that I used to smile & laugh all the time. I had a beautiful smile (as shown in attached pictures). Due to the decay of my teeth from the meds, I had to, over time, have all my teeth removed. I’ve just finished up my 4th surgery on my jaw to prepare my mouth for dentures. This has been a huge financial strain. I’m to the point where I’m selling my things off just to afford the surgeries. I now have to raise money to completely pay for the dentures, before I can even begin the process. Wow. This has been a very humbling process. I have not wanted to go anywhere or leave my house. It’s embarrassing. I want to feel like myself again. I can’t wait to smile & laugh again. I would love to go out with friends & family again.

I would love to hear from any of you, whether you’re able to donate or want to send an encouraging word. If I can be of any support to any of you, please let me know.

I thank you for reading my story.

Many hugs to all of you. I love each & every one of you.