Hi everyone,

It’s really hard for me to do this. I’ve gone back and forth on whether or not to even share what’s going on, but I’ve reached a point where I can’t keep carrying this alone.

Last week, my life changed overnight. I started having intense back pain that landed me in the ER. I left with pain medicine and muscle relaxers, but no answers. Since then, the pain has only gotten worse. I’ve been to my chiropractor, had X-rays done, and now my doctor believes I may have a herniated disc—but we won’t know for sure until I get an MRI.

The X-ray showed that my spine isn’t curved the way it should be, and my right hip is sitting higher than my left. Every day since this started, I’ve been struggling to walk, to stand, to move without crying. I can’t get up on my own, and I’m scared. I’ve always been strong and independent, and now even the smallest things feel impossible.

The hardest part is that I’m not just in pain—I’m also missing work and falling behind on bills. My insurance isn’t covering everything, and the out-of-pocket costs for the MRI and other medical expenses are more than I can afford right now. I’m asking for help to raise $2,000 to get through this—just enough to cover the testing I need and help make up for the income I’ve lost while I’ve been stuck at home.

I love my job. I work hard. I never imagined I’d be in this position, but this pain has taken so much from me—physically, emotionally, and financially. I feel overwhelmed and honestly, pretty hopeless some days. I’m trying my best to stay strong, but I really need support.

If you can give, I would be forever grateful. And if you can’t, sharing this or saying a prayer means more than you know. Thank you to everyone who’s been checking on me, bringing me to appointments, or just sitting with me when I couldn’t move. You’ve kept me going.

With all my heart,

Taylor