I'm humbly asking for help as I try to navigate the perfect storm of a financial crisis. Since August, I have been on medical leave, grappling with several health issues, which has completely decimated my income. Compounding this crisis, my daughter Izzy is facing surgery at Mass General on October 20th, which will add even more expenses for lodging, travel, and follow-up care. I truly hate having to ask for help but I'm desperate for support. Anything would be a lifeline.

Losing my income unexpectedly has been devastating, and as a single mom relying solely on it, the loss is catastrophic. The struggle to cover all my expenses alone is becoming unbearable, and the uncertainty of my situation is overwhelming. I'm humbly asking for any help, though it's hard for me to ask, and I wouldn't be asking if I didn't truly need it.