After 20 years I'm still in Treatment and Still Struggling.

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After 20 years I'm still in Treatment and Still Struggling.

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Even though it's a long read please take the time to read all the way through. It's hard to believe after 20 years i am still in Treatment for my Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Only 55 years old im ashamed of my apperance. These treatments have really changed me from a beautiful girl into and ugly ducking. At least my kind heart is left. I have survived treatments: ABVD, EPOCH, ICE, Radiation, Brentuximab, 10 years of Immunotherapy Nivolumab, radiation again and now Brentuximab and Nivolumab combo after Nivolumab alone stopped working after 10 years. These treatments have done a number on my body and damaged my brain. After all of this and a few bumps along the way, without going into detail (I'm quite ashamed) Im still in treatment but on the straight and narrow as of 2016. This wasn't the life I had planned for myself. Of course I thought maybe one day I might marry. Maybe have kids. My kids I have are wonderful fur babies who r saving my life. I also never thought I would never own my own home. Even though it probably isn't what most people think of when they hear the word home I do finally have my own home. I was blessed to be able to make payments on a very modest fifth wheel which became mine 4 1/2 years ago. I am also blessed by being able to keep it on a beautiful property in Paradise, CA. All that has been asked of me has been $450 a month. I have really loved it here. Now I'm in danger of losing this trailer and I don't know where I'd be if that happened. I'd never be able to afford 1st, last, deposit, plus pet deposit for two pets. The weather and storms have not been good to my 2003 trailer. All three slide outs leak when it rains and the carpet is becoming moldy. Last winter a tree fell on the bedroom area and caused a leak directly over the bed. I had to sleep with a bucket between my legs until I could figure out how to fix it. My buttyl tape I ordered off Temu is just a temporary fix.
All this being said I would love to stay here but I need help. As a 55 year old cancer patient, who has never married and enjoys her quiet life in the Paradise hills, I need help.
As I sit up here in this beautiful place, my bald head and all, I'm putting this out there once again in hope I can continue independently with my fur babies. I am asking all of my friends, family, acquaintances, non acquaintances, and anyone in-between, please help me keep my dignity in my own little place. A place where I can afford all my own bills, food ( w government assistance), and a private gorgeous living where people don't stare at my bald head and say I'm sorry. Please do your best to donate as best u can so I can remain for the stay till I no longer remain! Thank you in advance to anyone who can help!

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