Surgery on my wrist and elbow
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Surgery of my wrist and elbow, injured in the fire.
It is Super Vulnerable and Scary reaching out!
I have always thought of myself as self-sufficient, strong and independent. That said, if there was ever a time to seek out community, it’s now.
It is probably the hardest thing for me in this journey of life to ask for support.
Most of you know I was burned out in the Valley Fire 3 years ago, loosing literally everything—home, business, documents, car, and barely escaping with my life.
Only a few of you know that I was seriously injured while ripping open a massive gate during my escape as it was closing on my car. My choice was to either open the heavy gate and run or die right there. While adrenaline gave me incredible strength to get myself out alive, I injured my ulnar and median nerves in my right hand as well as compacted discs in my spine.
I tried to move on with my life and didn’t complain much about pain and numbness but unfortunately it has progressed to the point where I need surgery.
3 years later I am on my own with the consequences of the fire.
I lost feeling in fingers of my right hand. I lost grip strength and I am dealing with pain and numbness. Fortunately, I’m scheduled for surgery on June 12th for my wrist and my elbow. The nerve conduction test does not look good on my spine as well but firstly I need to go ahead with the surgery on my arm, crossing fingers the spine surgery won't be necessary.
The last three years have been very challenging. I’ve started work several times but would have to stop when the pain or numbness flared up with use. I lost jobs over and over again because my arm gave up. I would think for a moment like I was making progress, and then everything would fall apart again.
A year ago I found an unexpected growth, which "seems" to be under control in the moment.
This constant struggle wore my system down. I’m strong-willed and so acceptance of my reality has been a huge part of this journey.
I often feel very alone in this experience, as such have decided to be transparent.
Most Valley Fire victims have moved on with their lives, and that is what I want for myself, unfortunately I got a set of additional challenges and I now realize that I can’t do it alone.
Please help me to keep my spirits up, while keeping a roof over my head, while I find the way out of this struggle. By donating whatever amount you can afford toward my recovery, I’ll be able to get past this.
Very much so, I welcome ideas for the future, place to stay, work exchange, job, other means of support, and certainly any kind words. Please know any help at all will be greatly appreciated, also if it is in prayers and thoughts.
I look forward to be healthy, strong and self-sufficient again.
It is Utterly Uncomfortable and it is taking a Huge courage to speak up.
Thank you so much for any kind of support!
It is Super Vulnerable and Scary reaching out!
I have always thought of myself as self-sufficient, strong and independent. That said, if there was ever a time to seek out community, it’s now.
It is probably the hardest thing for me in this journey of life to ask for support.
Most of you know I was burned out in the Valley Fire 3 years ago, loosing literally everything—home, business, documents, car, and barely escaping with my life.
Only a few of you know that I was seriously injured while ripping open a massive gate during my escape as it was closing on my car. My choice was to either open the heavy gate and run or die right there. While adrenaline gave me incredible strength to get myself out alive, I injured my ulnar and median nerves in my right hand as well as compacted discs in my spine.
I tried to move on with my life and didn’t complain much about pain and numbness but unfortunately it has progressed to the point where I need surgery.
3 years later I am on my own with the consequences of the fire.
I lost feeling in fingers of my right hand. I lost grip strength and I am dealing with pain and numbness. Fortunately, I’m scheduled for surgery on June 12th for my wrist and my elbow. The nerve conduction test does not look good on my spine as well but firstly I need to go ahead with the surgery on my arm, crossing fingers the spine surgery won't be necessary.
The last three years have been very challenging. I’ve started work several times but would have to stop when the pain or numbness flared up with use. I lost jobs over and over again because my arm gave up. I would think for a moment like I was making progress, and then everything would fall apart again.
A year ago I found an unexpected growth, which "seems" to be under control in the moment.
This constant struggle wore my system down. I’m strong-willed and so acceptance of my reality has been a huge part of this journey.
I often feel very alone in this experience, as such have decided to be transparent.
Most Valley Fire victims have moved on with their lives, and that is what I want for myself, unfortunately I got a set of additional challenges and I now realize that I can’t do it alone.
Please help me to keep my spirits up, while keeping a roof over my head, while I find the way out of this struggle. By donating whatever amount you can afford toward my recovery, I’ll be able to get past this.
Very much so, I welcome ideas for the future, place to stay, work exchange, job, other means of support, and certainly any kind words. Please know any help at all will be greatly appreciated, also if it is in prayers and thoughts.
I look forward to be healthy, strong and self-sufficient again.
It is Utterly Uncomfortable and it is taking a Huge courage to speak up.
Thank you so much for any kind of support!
Co-organizers (3)
Danuta Sokolowska
Organizer
San Anselmo, CA
Rob Aaron
Beneficiary
Simeon Schnapper
Co-organizer