Hi everyone I’m Kryzia a mother to a wondering 16 year old Xavier. I never thought I’d be in a place where I’d have to write something like this but here I am, humbled and hopeful.

Just 3 weeks ago, I came home from a life-saving surgery that turned my entire world upside down. I went from being an independent, hardworking mom doing everything I could to provide… to being completely unable to work, heal, or keep up with life as everything started falling apart.

I’ve been trying to recover in every way — physically, emotionally, and financially. But it’s been hard. I don’t have any family nearby. Everyone I have is in Pennsylvania, and I’m here in Florida going through this alone with my 16-year-old son Xavier.

He has been my rock, my reason, and my biggest blessing through this storm. While other teens are enjoying their summer, he’s been working extra hours, helping me around the house, caring for me during my recovery, and doing everything he can to keep things afloat. He cooks, checks in on me, holds me when I cry, and constantly makes sure I’m okay. He’s been doing far more than any 16-year-old should have to and he’s doing it with so much compassion and love. Meanwhile, everything else has been falling apart for me.

I now owe $31,000 in medical debt with no health insurance.The motor in my main car went out I was forced to junk it, and my backup car needs repairs and is not safe to drive right now. Because of that, I can’t work Uber or Instacart which was my only income before the surgery. My rent is due in a couple of days, and I don’t know how I’m going to make it. I’ve always been someone who keeps pushing, who figures it out, who never asks for anything but I can’t do this alone anymore. I took a shot in the dark writing my name on that form thinking it may be a while before I get picked. I’m currently still in shock I was chosen. This is definitely a blessing for my son and I. I can’t express how grateful I am to have found this group. I’m doing everything I can to stay strong for my son, but I’m in constant anxiety, overwhelmed, and just need a hand to hold onto while I try to rebuild.

If you feel it in your heart to help in any way whether through prayers, a small blessing, encouraging words or any support, I would be so deeply grateful. Every little bit helps us breathe again.

Thank you for reading our story. Thank you for your love. And thank you for helping a mom trying to rise back up from one of the hardest seasons of her life.

❤️ Kryzia