Hi, my name is Keely and I am a 29-year-old struggling with Trigeminal Neuralgia. For those who do not know about this condition, it is what is called the "suicide disease" because the pain is so intense it makes people want to end their suffering. Trigeminal Neuralgia is a nerve pain condition that affects your Trigeminal Nerve, and that nerve runs through your face in three ways: down your jaw, by your cheekbone, and into your forehead. Mine is all in my right lower jaw, and I have been dealing with this for going on six years now. I am now at the point where my daily medications barely work.

I had brain surgery in November 2024, and although the neurosurgeon found what was causing the issue, it never ended my pain. When I tell you this has completely 100% changed my life, it has completely changed it. I can't keep relationships, I have no money because I am unable to work, and when I am not hurting, I am on so many medications that make it impossible to work. I just want my life back. I want to be a "normal" 29-year-old, but more than that, I want to just be out of pain.

For that to happen, I need to get to Stanford in California. They are the top leading specialists for Trigeminal Neuralgia and atypical face pain (which they also think I have as well as TN).

Because I am unable to work and am waiting for my disability to kick in, money is TIGHT, and I simply am out of options. Whether I think it's cheaper to fly out or to just rent an RV and go because I will have so many appointments, plus the overall cost of just essentials, it's a lot, and I need help.

My mental health is deteriorating every day that goes by, and I don't know how much longer I can handle this.

Any donations would be the biggest blessing, even if it's just $1. PLEASE help me save my life. I'm scared of the future and what will happen to me if I continue on this road.

God bless - Keely