I’ve spent years trying to hold my life together while living with a combination of chronic illnesses — POTS, Ehlers‑Danlos Syndrome, and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome — that affect my heart, immune system, joints, and basic daily functioning. These conditions don’t just make life harder; they reshape every part of it. Most days, my body feels like it’s fighting itself. Standing up can make my heart race out of control. Simple tasks can leave me dizzy, faint, or in pain. My joints slip, my energy crashes without warning, and my immune system reacts to things as small as food, temperature changes, or stress. I never know what version of my body I’ll wake up with. I try to push through, but the truth is: these illnesses have taken away my ability to work consistently, cook safely, or even trust that I can get through a normal day without my body collapsing on me. The medical bills, specialist visits, safe foods, and mobility needs pile up faster than I can keep up with. Asking for help is hard. But I’m at a point where I can’t do this alone anymore. Your support would give me stability, breathing room, and the chance to focus on healing instead of constantly fighting to survive each day. I am struggling at the moment to pay my rent and bills and any little bit would help. Any support you can offer would mean the world to me. Thank you for reading my story and for considering a donation or sharing my fundraiser with others.