Help us stay housed and healthy!

Hi! I’m D.L. I’m a dog trainer based in Albuquerque, NM!

This past year has been tough for everyone, and unfortunately, it’s been particularly hard on my wife and me. After battling some health struggles of my own, including a rough case of pneumonia, I’m finding it difficult to manage the long hours I used to work.

On top of that, my wife has been facing severe, ongoing health issues. We’re still searching for a diagnosis to uncover the root cause, but her condition has left her bedridden most days, enduring excruciating, life-altering pain. When we both had steady incomes, we were managing. But now, with her unable to work and my hours reduced, we’ve been struggling to keep up with rent, bills, and even putting food on the table.

This fundraiser is our attempt to give ourselves a bit of breathing room—a month or two to stabilize, build up some savings, and get ahead while we focus on improving our health and finances. Here’s a full breakdown of what we’re hoping to raise:

• $3,500: Rent, bills, and groceries for three months

• $1,500: Medical expenses, including medications and a bill that insurance denied

• $500: Coverage for GoFundMe’s fees

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this and consider helping us. Moving into 2025 is going to be a challenge, but with your kindness and the strength of mutual aid, we don’t have to face it alone!