Support Aleta's Journey to Recovery

Hi, my name is Aleta I'm currently in the hospital battling a serious heart condition called SVT (Supraventricular

Tachycardia) For the past 7 years I've let this disorder frighten me. It's been an uphill fight, but this past week has been one of the scariest moments of my life.

In just a few days, doctors have had to restart my heart four times to keep it from racing out of control.

My heart rate shot up to 228, then just last night it spiked again to 252 bpm. That episode left me temporarily paralyzed.

I couldn't feel my legs, my hand was frozen to my side, and my speech was slurred like I had a stroke.

For two terrifying hours, I was trapped in my own body.

It's just me, my kids, and our pets and as much as I love pouring into my city, my community, and showing up for everyone else, I have to pour into myself right now. My life and my ability to be present for my children depends on it.

I'm doing everything I can to fight for my health and my healing, but I need help to do it the right way.

I'm building a plan that includes:

•⁠ ⁠A dietitian

•⁠ ⁠A trainer

•⁠ ⁠A therapist

•⁠ ⁠A sustainable, healthy routine

•⁠ ⁠• And most importantly, the space to recover without the pressure of pretending I'm okay when I'm not

I'll be undergoing my second heart surgery next week, and the road to recovery won't be easy or instant. I need to heal fully so I can care for my children from a place of strength, not survival. I want to be present, not pushing through pain. I want to heal from the inside out.

In the meantime, I still have to maintain our basic household needs:

•⁠ ⁠Rent: $2,200

•⁠ ⁠Car Note: $966

•⁠ ⁠Groceries: $500

•⁠ ⁠Utilities: $400

•⁠ ⁠WiFi: $50

I'm not just asking for money I'm asking for the chance to heal in peace. To rest without guilt. To care for myself the way I've cared for so many others.

If you've ever felt my heart, if I've ever inspired, helped, fed, or shown up for you or someone you love I'm asking for just a piece of that love back right now.⁠

Thank you in advance for loving me enough to pour into me the way l've poured into others.

Much thanks and appreciation Barbie