Support Dymphna-Patrisha's Fight for Health

6 months ago an old shoulder injury of mine got considerably worse.

A little over a month ago I injured it to the point I ended up in the ER because I can barely move around any more without being in pain. At its worst the pain radiates into my back and makes it hard to breathe in fully because of the pain. Sitting is painful, standing is better but it wears me down pretty fast, laying down is best but is still not completely comfortable. Because of this I'm pretty much stuck isolating. Although of late I've been testing it more and have had a little more wiggle room. I definitely have to push myself to do it and I do still pay for it later.

Now I've been out of work for almost 3 years because of a mystery GI illness. (Likely cyclic vomiting syndrome)

Which means I have no insurance. I made a little bit of money doing odd jobs, watching dogs, and cleaning houses but it was always down to the wire each month. I started giving plasma regularly as well. However, now I can't even manage that. Sometimes I can sit to give plasma but honestly it takes all I have to sit for that.

For fun I've already been unable to hold down food two days this week so it feels like I am about to be back in that cycle for a little bit again.

The doctors believe I tore my rotator cuff but need imaging to confirm it and assess if I need surgery. I do have a plan to get that underway. However, now I am beginning to fall behind on my normal life expenses.

I've been "robbing Peter to pay Paul" but I've run out of ways to do that and it's time to pay the Piper.

I finally defaulted on my car and no longer have it. (Which wasn't a surprise but it doesn't help things.)

I have a disability lawyer but he says that it's gonna be a fight to get the courts to award me anything and thinks it could take a year or more before I could see anything.

A lot of people have helped me with life and I feel guilty to ask for more, but I feel like I don't have a choice except to pray that maybe I can once again ask my community for help.

So here I am asking…

I have 2 maxed out cards I need to pay at least a little down on. Then there is rent, rental insurance, food/protein shakes (for when I can't eat solid food), meds and general life expenses, etc.

I fall between the cracks with Medicare.

Food stamps are giving me a hard time right now.

I don't know what to do anymore. Tennessee doesn't have a lot in the way of assistance if you cannot work or don't have a child and it's making my life hell.

I'm asking for about 5 grand to pay off debt and have about 2ish months of bills covered.

I don't expect a miracle. I know the economy has everyone pinching pennies, but if I could just get a little bit, maybe I can manage to at least get a path carved out so I can get better and not drown in the process.

Thank you for taking the time to read this and any help you may choose to give. Even if you can't help monetarily, a signal boost would be much appreciated.

I love you guys - Dymphna/Patrisha