Hello! It’s me, Haleigh. You might know me from getting a tattoo, reading my comics, going to a local show, traveling, or maybe even from the first edition of my go fund me”skills to pay the billz”.

This has been quite a year. Just when I thought it was safe to get back to regular life after recovering from a chronic illnesses developed in May, blam!!! I get the life shattering news no one ever wants to get. Friday, I found out I have breast cancer.

I know, right?! Like, COME ON. Cancer?! Really?! In this economy?! As of the moment, I am getting set up for surgeries and figuring out a treatment plan with my wonderful cancer council. More will be known in the next 2 weeks as we find out more information. Right now, it’s the dreaded waiting game. So far, this is the absolute worst part. I will be posting updates on here as I know learn what’s going on. I do know that the first surgery should be about the middle of September. Then as soon as that is done, I should be getting chemotherapy and radiation. Just a little something to make sure that cancer can fuck right off for good. I’ll also know what stage I am after surgery. I’m trying my best to keep a positive attitude. But I know the next year or so is going to be super rough. I’m making this so I can (yet again) at the very least, keep my bills paid while I am out of work for the unforeseeable future and hopefully cover any extra expenses for doctors visits, meds, groceries and possibly a nice wig or hat. Because I am self employed AND I’ve been out of work since May, I am now forced to ask for help….again. I don’t want to do this. It seems like a lot. It is a lot. Cancer is super expensive. I know GFM usually takes a cut as well. I tried to Calculate down to the penny I think I’ll need to survive for the next year or more. On top of the expense, this is very emotionally overwhelming. With new twists and turns to the story developing daily. Luckily, I have the best set of friends and the absolute best community to be a part of. I know I’ll get through this. I’m so endlessly thankful for all of the support I’ve had so far. The heartfelt well wishes and messages are absolutely wonderful. But if I don’t get back to you immediately or even that day, please know I will asap. I’m probably just napping or screaming at the sun. If you decide to donate to this, PLEASE, send me a private message on Instagram (@haleighcouchsurfer) or a text or email or carrier pigeon or something with your address so I can send a thank you card.

Anyway, I’m sorry I have to ask for help again. With no history of this stuff in my family , I never really thought I’d be in the “cancer club”. This all really took me by surprise. Hopefully, having the monthly bills paid, will at least calm down a bit of the stress so I can just focus on healing. Ugh. This sucks. Cancer sucks.

THANK YOU

Haleigh

p.s. please check your boobies monthly for the love of the all mighty space lizard.