i was feeling alright on Friday so Tink & I went to Daddy’s show at the LaSalle Blues & BBQ to watch our fav band & sell merch. We even saw Mike and got to hang with him for a bit. It was a great time, but it was hot so Tink & I were ready to get home after the show lol. It was great to get out for a while & enjoy the sun, friends, & music!

We got to take Tink out today for a little bit. She was definitely chilling with her shades on!

Our Story

Life has taken a very difficult turn for us. Because of my disease, I’ve lost my job and so much of the independence I once had. It’s been soul-crushing and financially devastating, but I am beyond grateful for Travis, who has been my rock through it all.

Right now, even the simplest tasks—brushing my hair, standing up, getting dressed, or greasing my joints—have become challenges I can’t manage on my own. What hurts even more is not being able to care for Tink the way I want to. My sweet girl deserves to play, go to the park, and just be a kid—but my condition keeps me from giving her as much as she deserves. Even something as small as fixing her hair is impossible some days.

This has been one of the hardest things for me to accept. I’ve always been a hard worker, someone who takes care of everyone else and keeps our home strong so Travis could pursue his music career. Now, that part of our lives has had to be put on hold. My love language has always been cooking for my family, but now stirring a dish is too painful. Dancing—something that once brought me so much joy—is something I can’t do anymore, and the loss weighs heavy on me.

The truth is, most people don’t fully understand what I’m going through because it’s not always visible on the outside. I used to be able to hide it, but now my body is changing in ways I can’t ignore. It’s heartbreaking and humbling.

I want to be clear—I am not asking for pity. I’m simply being open and honest about our life right now, and why we are asking for help. This is not easy for me. I have always prided myself on being strong and independent, but we’ve reached a place where we have no other option but to lean on our family, friends, and community.

I have exhausted my unemployment, and while I’ve applied for disability benefits, we are still waiting to hear back. We’ve also reached out for other assistance, but unfortunately do not qualify.

If you are able to donate, we will be deeply grateful. Every little bit helps us keep moving forward. And if donating isn’t possible, even sharing our story means the world to us.

Thank you for taking the time to read, to understand, and to care. ❤️

With deep gratitude,

Trish & Travis, & Tink

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Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to everyone that has supported us by donating or sharing!