Hi, my name is Brenda (31 years old). For the past year and a half, my life has been completely altered by severe, unexplained physical pain. Every single day I live with pain ranging from 7–10/10, alongside extreme insomnia that has made a full night’s sleep impossible for 18 months. Something in my body has changed, and I know…deeply…that something is wrong.

This pain has taken away my ability to do the things I love, to rest, and to feel safe in my own body. It has also brought overwhelming anxiety and exhaustion from living in constant discomfort without answers.

I have spent this time seeking help relentlessly. While many practitioners who work closely with me (physios, osteopaths, acupuncturists, and others) agree that something serious is happening and encourage further investigation, I’ve also faced repeated dismissal by doctors and specialists. Despite documented symptoms and clear physical limitations, I am often brushed off, leaving me stuck in limbo while my condition continues to worsen.

I am creating this GoFundMe to cover the cost of further testing and investigations that are not accessible to me financially, but that may finally help identify what is happening in my body and lead me toward treatment and relief. This includes diagnostic tests that I’ve been encouraged to pursue but cannot afford on my own.

Making this fundraiser was an incredibly difficult decision. Asking for help does not come easily to me, and I’ve struggled with feelings of guilt and unworthiness for even needing to do this. But I’ve reached a point of desperation. I can’t continue living in this level of pain without answers, and I need support to keep advocating for my health. I will not stop until I get answers.

If you’re able to donate or share this page, please know that you’re helping me continue the search for a diagnosis, for treatment, and for some quality of life again. Even your kindness, messages, or support mean more than I can express.

Thank you for taking the time to read my story and for being part of my fight to heal