Help Us Survive After Losing Gabrielle — Support for Medical Bills, Groceries & Stability

We're reaching out during one of the hardest times of our lives. Our beloved Gabrielle was not only our emotional rock—she was also our main source of financial support. Losing her has left a huge hole in our hearts, and it's also left us struggling to stay afloat.

We are facing overwhelming medical bills from Gabrielle’s hospitalization, and the financial stress is growing by the day. These debts are so significant, they could even threaten our home. We don’t have the money to speak with an attorney or get the legal help we need. Though temporary, it's a terrifying place to be. An attorney will cost from $300 to $1,500.

I am severely disabled and currently going through the long and difficult process of applying for SSI. My daughter Kirsten and my son L.J. both work full-time, but without Gabrielle's income, it's simply not enough. We’re doing everything we can, but we’re falling behind—on utilities, groceries, and basic needs. We’ve already drastically cut back, yet we’re still drowning in expenses. Our electric bill is overdue as we owe $823 on it. Groceries are around $300 a month. For example, I don't even have ibuprofen right now and toilet paper is almost gone.

Grieving is a full-time job. We’re trying to heal, to find our way in a world without Gabrielle, while the weight of debt and survival looms over us.

We’re asking for help to:

* Pay off Gabrielle’s outstanding medical bills

* Hire an attorney to protect our home and understand our rights

* Catch up on utility bills and ongoing living expenses

* Afford basic groceries and necessities

It took a lot for me to do this, it's embarrassing. I’ve worked since I was 15, but my mental illness ended my working life in 2009. I now live with a debilitating back injury on top of everything else.

We’re doing our best, but we need help. If you’re able to donate or share, we would be forever grateful. Every little bit helps bring us closer to stability—and gives us space to grieve without the crushing weight of financial fear.

With love and gratitude,

Stacey, Kirsten, and L.J.