Hi, my name is Rena, and I'm a single mother doing everything I can to care for my autistic son while battling a life-changing health crisis.

I was recently diagnosed with an autoimmune disease that causes seizures and has resulted in brain damage. This condition has made it impossible for me to work for the past two months. I have short-term disability through New York Life, but they continue to delay payment, pushing it back month after month. If nothing changes, by the end of this month, it will be three full months without any income — while bills continue to mount.

As if the medical struggles weren’t enough, I was also recently the victim of domestic violence. My son and I are now trying to rebuild our lives from a place of safety and healing, but the financial burden is overwhelming.

I’ve already paid over $8,000 in out-of-pocket medical costs and still owe $4,000 more. I’m trying to cover:

* Rent and utilities

* Groceries and daily living needs

* Ongoing medical treatments and prescriptions

* Health insurance premiums

Due to the injuries and neurological impacts I’ve sustained, I had to use ChatGPT to help write this message clearly. The image I've used was AI-generated to protect my safety and anonymity.

I'm doing everything I can to stay afloat, but I need help. If you're able to contribute or even just share this fundraiser, it would mean the world to me and my son. Every dollar brings us one step closer to safety and stability.

Thank you for reading, for caring, and for being part of our support system.

With gratitude,

Rena

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