Hello my name is Norberto M. Rodriguez, to some I'm Norbs, N-Rod, Beto, or Norbie. On March 29, 2026 my mom’s terminal illness gave way and she has now been in the hospital for over 35 days. Her symptoms prevent her from communicating her needs because she runs out of oxygen very quickly and becomes winded even from a simple adjustment in her posture. These are the unfortunate side effects of the chemo she received. Being 2 hours from the hospital has been rough. I ran through my PTO/SICK, savings, and my money has ran dry. With my mom being in the end stage of life I resigned from my job to help care for her and be there for whatever she may need especially because I know of how patients are neglected when they have no one to fight for them. However this has left me in a bad situation financially. I’m having to decide whether I want to eat or put gas to go be with my mom. My family has helped me as much as they can but the financial sink hole I have found myself in has become too much to handle. I’m on here due to these changes in my life. I've been trying my hardest to stay afloat but for every step forward life throws me 12 back. Im the sole provider for my mother and I. It has taken a toll on me and I’m struggling with everything in life right now. All this stress has caused my own medical issues to flare up which is making the situation even more difficult. I feel disgraced but I am here to ask for a helping hand. I swear I am trying my hardest to do this alone but I am drowning right now and I do not know how much longer she will be here with us. Thank you to anyone who donates towards helping me. It means the world to me being able to spend every minute I can with her while I am still able to.