Hi everyone- My name is Amanda and I write this tonight with an extremely heavy heart.

Last year I had to quit my dream job where I was number 1 internationally for the company in sales. Everything seemed that it was falling into place and I loved what I did. I was diagnosed earlier that year with CFS and Fibromyalgia- the 5th most painful disease on the planet. At first I felt it was manageable but a few months later, I started missing weeks of work and the pain became unbearable- eventually I was unable to work and found myself signing up for state disability. In May of 2023, I began dating someone I knew from the city I lived in and soon after- I got pregnant unexpectedly. I found out on July 8th that I was around 8 weeks pregnant and this was the same month that my disability payments were discontinued and I was forced to move in with my mother. at 10 weeks, I had a threatened miscarriage and was on bed rest and unable to workout or work.

Since then, things got worse: I've sold my car that I owned- a 2017 Honda Civic in order to keep a roof over my head and support my pregnancy. I had to drop from my PPO insurance to Medical. The relationship that I got into in May, with the baby's father, became extremely toxic. 

Needless to say- because of everything that has happened I am in a position where my only option at the moment is to go move to Seattle for my last month of pregnancy to have peace and rest away from the chaos- for the first time since I've been pregnant. I have to move out of state, as a family member has offered their place to live for free while I heal and give this baby everything that an innocent newborn that has never hurt anybody- the chance to be in a healthy, loving, caring environment.

It breaks my heart thinking of bringing this child into this world without a chance to be in a non toxic, unhealthy situation that he doesn't deserve. I'm so scared, heartbroken, afraid and coming the realization that I'm doing this by myself- because unfortunately that is what's best for my child at this moment... but I can't do this alone- I need your help.

Unfortunately I have to leave where I'm living ASAP- (by next week) otherwise I will not have a place to live and in order to get up to my families home where I will be giving birth- I need to raise this money to be able to afford:

-A Small Uhaul or Truck for my baby items and some personal belongings

-Gas money to travel from SoCal to Washington

-A couple hotel nights

-Hire movers (Cant lift anything, 8 months pregnant currently)

-A little bit of money to help me survive until I can apply for state assistance which I plan on doing as soon as I'm up there.

-I've already applied and got approval for Washingtons Obamacare- which is great but it canceled my Medical insurance so I'm currently in a state at 8 months pregnant without health insurance and without the ability to be able to work.

I've never felt so helpless- but I know as long as I do what's best for Mason and I- Everything is going to be OK. If you are in a position to be able to help- in ANYWAY possible- no matter how small, it would not only be helping me but have my little fighter stand a chance at a beautiful future.

Even tho I know this just the beginning of a long uphill journey of healing for us- I know we can make it to the top with your help and support.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much, for even taking the time to read this. This has been one of the most humbling experiences of my life and to be honest I'm a little embarressed- but I know that asking for help is not something to be ashamed of and shows that I still have a little fight left in me and I will continue to fight for my son and I, and to make sure he’s safe. 

 

Thank you again,

Love Love Love,

Mason and Amanda