Hi everyone,

This is one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to write.

I’ve always tried to be independent and handle things on my own, but right now, I can’t. Life has completely flipped upside down in a way I never saw coming.

I’m currently dealing with serious medical issues that have led to being in the hospital and needing ongoing care. What started as something I thought I could manage turned into something much bigger, and now I’m facing an uncertain recovery with no clear timeline.

Because of this, I’ve had to step away from work, and I don’t know when I’ll be able to return. That’s the part that keeps me up at night. Not just the fear and exhaustion from everything happening physically, but the constant stress of wondering how I’m going to afford to survive while trying to heal.

I’m doing my best to stay strong, but the truth is… this has been overwhelming in every possible way. There are moments where everything just feels too heavy — the medical bills, the rent, the day-to-day costs of living — all piling up while I’m stuck trying to recover.

I never imagined I’d be in a position where I’d have to ask others for help just to get through something like this. It’s humbling, and honestly, a little scary.

I’m asking for help to cover:

* Medical expenses and ongoing care

* Rent and utilities

* Basic necessities like food and daily living costs

Anything you can give — truly, anything — would mean more to me than I can express. It would give me a chance to breathe, to focus on healing without the constant weight of financial fear hanging over me.

If you’re not in a place to donate, sharing this would help more than you know.

Thank you for taking the time to read this, and for being here. I’m holding onto hope that things will get better — I just need a little help getting there.

— Emily