Help a Single Mom and Her Family A Journey of Resilience
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Help a Single Mom, Her Daughter, and Bulldog Stay Safe: A Journey of Resilience.
Hi, I’m Caitlyn Benham, and I’m reaching out to share my story in the hopes that you might want to help support me and my family during this challenging time.
For years, I’ve been fighting a battle with narcolepsy, a debilitating neurological disorder that causes extreme daytime sleepiness, sudden sleep attacks, and episodes of muscle weakness. While I’ve always been determined to work hard, I’ve reached a point where my health limits my ability to maintain a steady job, and I’ve been struggling to keep up with the basics of daily life.
What’s Going On Now: Currently, I’m doing everything I can to stay afloat. Between working as much as I can through Uber, DoorDash, and Shipt, and borrowing from friends and family, I’ve been fighting to keep a roof over my daughter’s head, our bulldog’s, and mine. I’ve been able to secure food stamps and access food banks, and I continue to work toward stability in spite of my illness. As well as working a regular job, and attending school in the meantime. And trying to go through my medical journey as well.
However, we’ve been facing some difficult challenges. I’m reaching out because I’m still working hard to get back on my feet, but I could really use some extra support right now.
How You Can Help: If you feel moved by our story, there are a few ways you can contribute to our journey:
- Donate: Any amount, no matter how small, can make a big difference. I’ve set up this fundraiser to help cover expenses as I continue to work and fight my way back to stability.
- Share: Simply sharing this fundraiser with your networks or social media can help us reach the right people who might be able to offer a helping hand.
- Encouragement: Your kind words of encouragement mean so much to me. Sometimes, just knowing that others believe in our strength makes all the difference.
What Your Support Will Go Toward:
- Food, Gas (to deliver with), and bills/debt we have to eventually reach our goals as a family even Clothes for jobs and inclement weather, Meds (so I can stay awake). LIterally anything helps even recommendations or jobs or side gigs i appreciate any and all.
This fundraiser is a way to keep going and avoid setbacks. Every little bit helps as I continue to find my balance and work toward a more stable future. We’ve come a long way, and I know I’ll get through this, but your support can make it that much easier.
A Final Thought: I’m sharing our journey because I believe in resilience, and I’m determined to continue fighting for a better life for my daughter and myself. This isn’t an emergency anymore, but I still need help as I work through the challenges of living with narcolepsy and building a better future. If you can donate, share, or just send positive thoughts our way, it would mean the world to me.
Thank you so much for being part of our journey.
With gratitude,
Caitlyn Benham
Organizer
CAITLYN MARIE BENHAM
Organizer
Bradenton, FL