Hi everyone,

I’m writing this because I am truly at a breaking point and I am asking for help as urgently as I can.

My anorexia has completely taken over my life. It controls my thoughts, my body, my health, and my ability to function. I am no longer able to fight this on my own. Continuing the way I have been is dangerous, and I cannot survive without intensive treatment.

As a direct result of my anorexia, my body has begun to shut down. I recently required rectal surgery, which doctors have made clear was caused by the prolonged effects of starvation and malnutrition. On top of that, I had the flu. These medical crises left me out of work with no pay for nearly an entire month, creating an overwhelming financial emergency.

I work in a middle school, and the physical and emotional demands of that environment while battling severe anorexia became unbearable. I reached a point where I could no longer safely continue without help.

Because of how serious this has become, I am entering an eating disorder treatment facility this Friday for 41 days. This is not optional this is life-saving care. I am scared, but I am also hopeful. I am choosing treatment because I want to live, I want my life back, and I truly believe this program can help me recover.

I am urgently asking for help raising $3,000 to cover essential bills while I am in treatment. These funds will go toward basic necessities like rent and power while I am unable to work.

My best friend, Melissa Guarino, will be managing my bills and responsibilities while I am gone so I can focus fully on recovery. Any support you can offer will directly help keep my housing and utilities stable during this critical time.

If you are able to donate, please know that any amount helps more than you can imagine. If you’re unable to donate, sharing this fundraiser or reaching out with encouragement is just as meaningful.

Asking for help like this is incredibly hard, but I am choosing to fight. I am choosing treatment. And I am holding onto hope that this will be the start of getting my life back.

Thank you for reading, sharing, and supporting me during one of the hardest moments of my life.

With gratitude,

Brian Alexander Studi