Most of you already know me and my family, and you’ve seen how much I’ve been struggling these last few years. I’m only 30, but I’ve been battling a cluster of serious health conditions that have turned my life upside down: Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome), Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD), ME/CFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome), and OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea).

These illnesses have left me mostly homebound, in and out of the ER, and fighting every day just to survive.

---

What Life Looks Like Right Now

Every day, I face:

Anaphylaxis and flushing that feels like my body is on fire from the inside out.

Crippling fatigue that no rest can fix — some days I can barely sit upright, yet I still give everything I have to my kids.

Heart rate swings from POTS that leave me dizzy, faint, or gasping for breath.

Constant injuries and pain from unstable joints. A jaw that's been locked shut for over two years.

Breathing struggles from OSA and airway collapse that keep me from ever feeling safe in my own body.

My children are my world. They get every ounce of strength I have — but it leaves nothing left for me.

---

The Weight on Our Family

Michael has become my rock. Because I can’t drive and am often too weak to advocate for myself, he has to take me to every appointment — missing work at least once a week, sometimes more. He’s already used up his last vacation hours. From now on, every appointment means lost income.

On top of this, he’s working full-time, caring for me, and helping raise our two boys. He carries so much, but the load is becoming impossible.

---

Why Traditional Medicine Has Failed

Many of you have seen how the medical system has treated me. Specialists, endless tests, countless ER visits — and still no real answers. I’ve been told I’m “fine” because my oxygen looked normal while my throat was swelling. I’ve been told my labs were “normal” even while my body was collapsing.

Insurance-based medicine doesn’t look for root causes. It only covers quick visits and surface-level care. For someone like me, that model has failed again and again.

---

Why This Program Matters

We’ve finally found a place that understands: Premier Integrative Health in North Kansas City. They specialize in people like me, with complex overlapping conditions.

Their 6-month program ($9,500) includes:

Long, in-depth doctor visits (2 hours initial and 90 minutes each thereafter).

Advanced root-cause labs (gut health, genetics, nutrient pathways, mold, Lyme, heavy metals, parasites, mitochondrial health, safe and appropriate detox, etc.).

Supplements carefully micro-dosed to match my sensitivity.

Nutritionist and health coach support.

Nervous system therapies (PEMF, Alpha-Stim).

Optional injections only if/when my body is ready.

They won’t rush. They’ll go slow, build stability, and finally give me a plan that fits my reality.

---

Why Insurance Won’t Cover This

You might wonder: “If this is so good, why won’t insurance cover it?”

The reality is: insurance doesn’t cover integrative or functional doctors — even though they often provide more thorough care than traditional specialists. Insurance pays for 10-minute visits and basic labs (often being told I can only go over 1-2 symptoms at a time when I’m battling dozens daily), not two-hour appointments and deep testing.

The doctors at Premier are some of the most knowledgeable and compassionate I’ve ever encountered. They aren’t a scam. They’re simply outside the broken system that refuses to reimburse real, in-depth care.

---

Why We’re Asking for More Than $9,000

The program itself is $9,000, but we’re asking for more because:

Michael will be missing hours of work every week to take me to appointments.

I’ll need medical and comfort items at home to help me manage safely as I heal.

This will be a year-long journey. The first 6 months will be intensive, and then we’ll reassess for the next 6 months. With hard work and support, our hope is that after a year I’ll only need maintenance visits once or twice a year.

This fundraiser will help me start treatment and sustain it, so I can truly heal.

---

How You Can Help

Your donation will help me:

Break the cycle of ER visits and constant crises.

Rebuild strength so I can be more present for my boys.

Relieve some of the weight on Michael’s shoulders.

Finally address the root causes of my illness instead of endlessly masking symptoms.

Every donation matters. Every share helps.

---

From My Heart

I don’t want my kids to grow up remembering their mom as always sick, always in survival mode. I want to be here — really here — for them.

This program gives me my best chance at healing and reclaiming my life. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for reading, sharing, and supporting us.