My name is Christine Michaels

I am a 61 year old self employed Massage Therapist.

I have always been the kind of person to help anyone in need, and have never been comfortable asking for help. I am humbled and a bit embarrassed because I find myself in a desperate situation and now have to ask for help for myself.

For over a year I have been dealing with a lot of different issues, and now my Doctor has taken me off work for at least 4 months to try and heal my body and find answers as to why in other areas. It has taken almost a month to find out that I don’t qualify for supports because I am not an employee, have no disability benefits.

I have been dealing with extreme pain in both my shoulder and hip for approximately a year, I have had scans and xrays done and found out that I have significant injuries in both that I am seeking treatment for as they are trying to stabilize my hip and shoulder. I have also learned that I have swelling and inflammation around my heart and the Cardiologist is trying medication and searching for the reason. I am also experiencing various other health issues that my Doctor is doing tests for.

I also have been experiencing a lot of fatigue due to not sleeping because of the pain, even with being on a high dose sleeping pill. She has been trying different medications that have not worked yet unfortunately.

Any help that I would receive would go to rent payments for July, August, September and October, as well as necessary bills that can't be deferred, gas to get to appointments and groceries.

Any help would be appreciated more than you know, I would be truly grateful.

Thank you!