Support Iris: Medical and Legal Aid Needed

Hello, my name is Iris, and I’m reaching out with great humility during one of the hardest times in my life. I was injured while working, a multiple head and neck injury; recovery has been complicated and with setbacks.

Due to unexpected legal complications, the benefits that my family and I relied on were recently discontinued. This sudden loss has put us in a serious financial crisis. To make matters more difficult, I am living with ongoing medical limitations that prevent me from working right now. These challenges have made it incredibly difficult to keep up with basic expenses like rent, utilities, groceries, and medical care.

My little family includes me and my two beloved cats, who are not just pets, they are emotional support and my daily comfort during this incredibly difficult time. One of my biggest fears right now is losing my only means of transportation. Without my vehicle, I would have no way to get to medical appointments, attend legal meetings, or get essentials for myself and my cats.

I’m currently seeking new legal representation to appeal and resolve my case, but that takes time—and unfortunately, time is something we’re running out of financially.

I'm asking for support to help cover:

Essential living expenses (food, shelter, utilities)

Ongoing medical care

Legal consultation and filing costs

Car payments

Basic supplies and care for my two cats

Our goal is to raise $5,000 to cover three months of basic expenses, keep our only vehicle, continue medical care, and seek legal support.

I never imagined being in this position, but I’m doing all I can to keep myself and my little family safe and cared for. Any donation, no matter the amount, would mean so much. If you're not in a place to give, sharing this fundraiser would still be a huge help.

Thank you for reading and your compassion.

With gratitude,

Iris Jacqline

p.s. I don't have many pictures that I'm not smiling in. I'm living on a "smile over crying" mentality as much as possible during this process.

my cats are my emotional support and they are precious to me so its not often that I am seen with them not smiling.

I wear ear protection nearly every day of the week even when my ears hurt from them because it's less painful than without them.

I try to enjoy time with my friends though the time is always limited and comes at the cost of my physical and cognitive resolve, so I have to limit even the most casual outing.