Support Elise Dixon's Family Through Health and Hardship

Hello,

Thank you in advance for hearing me out. Okay, here goes.

I am Elise N. Dixon, mom of two boys, 17 and newly 19. I moved back to Michigan in August 2023. Moving back has been the single most challenging thing I've ever done. I came here to get better grounding for me and my two sons. What I didn't expect was to hit hardship after hardship—and now we're in a serious financial crisis.

I had to take medical leave due to health issues that have knocked me off my feet. I thought I was protected because I signed up for Short Term Disability through my job—but I just found out my coverage was never activated due to a missing step called “Evidence of Insurability.” It was never finalized, and now my claim is stuck in limbo. That means no income, no benefits, and no timeline for when I'll be paid.

To make matters worse, I recently learned that even if my coverage is approved, it won't kick in until I return to work. But I can't return to work until I'm well. So basically, I'm stuck in the system with zero financial support while I recover.

On top of that? My two sons are both actively looking for work but haven't been able to land jobs yet. They're trying. We're all trying. But right now, I'm the only one who was bringing in income and now that's gone too.

I'm a daughter, sister, friend, acquaintance, colleague, friend, a proud mom, and I've always done everything I could to provide and protect. But today, I need help to keep us going. Rent, utilities, groceries, medical costs… it's all piling up, and we're drowning.

If you've ever struggled, or watched someone you love struggle, this is the point where things are spiraling quickly. One paycheck has disappeared and the foundation is starting to crumble.

If you can help by donating or sharing, please know it would make a world of difference to a family just trying to make it through.

I will be back to work September 9, 2025, so my earnings will start back again.

Thank you for reading, for caring, and for lifting us up during the hardest season we've ever faced.

Love,

Elise