Support Jen’s Journey to Recovery from a TBI

Four and a half years ago, I sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) from a car accident when a driver ran a red light. After that day my life has never been the same. I lost friends, family, my career and my entire sense of self. This is the scariest most unsettling experience I have ever gone through.

I am writing this in desperate need of
help. If anyone has ever been in a serious car accident that lead to a life changing disability you can understand the struggles that you encounter. One of which is fighting for disability benefits to at a minimum thrive day to day so I can not only heal but try to get back some quality of life. Another one is difficulty with auto no fault benefits and coverage.For the past year, it has been a constant battle to get medical bills covered to the point where I filed a complaint with the state. Now I am forced to move yet again because they haven’t paid the company where I am currently staying. I now have to start all over again In a new place, new providers etc. and I pray that things start to turn around.Trying to navigate all the above in addition to the multiple health aliments that resulted from the TBI has delayed my recovery & cost me years of my life I can’t get back.
All I want and have ever wanted is to get better but it’s nearly impossible without stability. I am not anything like I used to be. Every single thing is a challenge. I am tired and I am at the end of my rope.
I can’t begin to describe what my life is like. I used to be the voice for those that needed an advocate but now I struggle to advocate for myself. It’s not for lack of trying or because I don’t want to but trying to have your voice heard is a battle within itself. I’ve never felt more isolated or alone in my entire life. I’ve never felt so unseen, so misunderstood and so judged. I am
beyond grateful for my cats and their love. They have been my saving grace and the reason I keep fighting. Their love gives me hope for better days ahead.
One of the blessings that has come out of this horrible situation is that I met some amazing people. I am not one to accept help easily in any form, but I am learning that in this case I have to let my guard down and let others in.
 I am not writing this for pity, it’s because I don’t know what else to do.
The go fund me is under my cousin’s name and he then transfers funds directly to me.
Any funds raised through this go fund me will go towards covering the cost of my phone bill, much needed vet care for my cats, necessities for myself & my cats such as food, cleaning supplies, hygiene items, etc. Any additional funds will go towards uncovered medical bills and the multitude of bills in collections.

Whatever help you can offer will be greatly appreciated. I need support more now than ever, even if it’s phone call or kind message. If you feel like sharing, helping or reaching out please do. Please know with all my heart I am beyond grateful for every single person that helped me. It’s hard for me to write and express things and takes me a very long time to do so.I have been writing this and editing it for the past three days if that’s any indication.

If you got this far thank you. You have no idea how grateful I am. The cats & I thank you for helping us during this difficult time.

With all my love & gratitude,
 Jen