To my friends and family I apologize in advance for what I am about to say. This is not easy, in fact it is very difficult and embarrassing to say the least to have to have it come to this point. Most of you know I am a workaholic that occupied two or three jobs working twenty-four seven to help take care of my kids in the past. So to have to put my pride aside and ask this of you brings tears to my eyes as I face this realization that I can’t do this alone.

I have been hit with a $25K unexpected hospital bill. I have exhausted every avenue I can think of trying to apply for loans, grants even check cashing loans. I have always faced my problems head on to resolve and come up with solutions. Other than contemplating filing for bankruptcy I implore to you for assistance in paying an unexpected bill.

I have been on disability since January 2020. It has been a difficult road mentally and emotionally knowing my independence and physical health has come to this point.

In the process of trying to apply for financial assistance I have been scammed and had two of my checking accounts hacked. My Chime account had $152 stolen from my account. Chime wouldn’t allow a refund because “it was not in their guidelines of protocol”. And then my Wells Fargo account was hacked as well and Wells Fargo has decided to sever a thirteen year customer relationship due to fraud.

Most people know I am on disability. I was diagnosed December 2018 of being blind in my left eye from diabetes complications and later leg surgery for compartment syndrome where I almost lost my left leg also from diabetes complications.

Last year in November I was hospitalized for cellulitis and other health issues and was hospitalized for a month then was transferred to a rehabilitation center for physical therapy. I have since been on the road to recovery going to my water therapy to help strengthen my legs and looking in to what dietary plans that can help resolve my physical limitations.

Although I am taking steps to better myself and my physical health. This bill has presented itself because of health insurance limitations. As I was in the process of transitioning from one health care provider to another my hospitalization came at a bad time. Bottom line both insurance providers refuse to pay for my hospital care because of their guidelines. Now I am stuck with the burden of paying for my healthcare out of pocket. If I was working this wouldn’t be a problem. But being on permanent disability and a limited fixed income this is very daunting. I know that we are all struggling and money is tight because of the economy and the price of just trying to survive. But if you can find it in your hearts to help I would so greatly appreciate all your help. I love you all from the bottom of my heart.