Hi everyone,

I've gone back and forth about posting this because asking for help has never been easy for me. I'm usually the one who works extra hours, pushes through exhaustion, and figures it out no matter what.

For about a month, I had been feeling sick and in pain. I went to urgent care and the emergency room multiple times, but no one could figure out what was wrong. I kept being sent home still hurting and not feeling like myself.

Then last week, everything finally made sense and it was terrifying.

I was hospitalized and diagnosed with a double pulmonary embolism, meaning there were blood clots in both of my lungs.

When the doctors said those words, everything felt still. All I could think about were my kids. Who is going to provide for them? What happens if something happens to me? Those thoughts don't just go away.

I'm home now and on blood thinners, but I'm not back to normal. I get out of breath doing simple things. I'm exhausted most days. I'm out of work right now and seeing my doctor on Friday, and I still need to follow up with an specialist. I honestly don't know how long recovery will take.

Before this even happened, my work hours had already been reduced . Like most people, I live paycheck to paycheck. There isn't savings sitting there for something this serious.

I don't receive government assistance and I don't get child support. I have supported my five children on my own since my divorce. Most of them are grown now, but I still have two at home who depend on me every day. I am the one who keeps everything going for our home, and right now, with no income coming in, that reality feels overwhelming.

My monthly bills are a little over $3,800 just to cover rent, utilities, groceries, insurance, and gas for my car . On top of all of this, I'm dealing with ongoing custody issues that have already been emotionally draining, plus car problems that can't be ignored because I still need reliable transportation for my kids and medical appointments. It feels like everything piled up at once.

The hardest part isn't just being sick. It's the fear and the stress. Lying awake at night wondering how I'm going to keep everything stable while trying to heal. I've always worked hard to keep things steady for my kids. Not being able to do that right now feels heavy in a way I can't fully explain.

I'm starting this fundraiser to help cover one month of essential expenses while I wait for follow up appointments and find out when I can safely return to work.

If you're able to donate, share this, or even just keep us in your prayers, I would truly appreciate it. Every bit of support makes a difference right now.

I've faced a lot in my life and I've always found a way through it for my kids. I'm going to get through this too. I believe that with everything in me. I just need support right now while I focus on healing and staying here for them.