Urgent Help for Maxi’s Auto and Medical Bills

Hi friends, family, fellow artists.

This is really difficult for me to do, but I am completely out of options, resources, and help. This Wednesday night 02/27/2020, I was driving home on the 10 freeway and was in a horrible car accident. Airbags were deployed, I was hurt, and terribly shaken up. My car was totaled. I could not think to take any pictures of the wreck at the time. By God’s grace, two close friends came to the accident site, took care of me, and insisted on taking me to the hospital. I was at a loss for words, deeply shaken, trembling, not able to think straight.

The hospital checked my head and found nothing wrong, though I still don’t feel like myself. I have never broken a bone, or been in an accident like this one. Now that my car is gone, I don’t know if I will receive any money back regarding the current monthly financing or what is expected moving forward. My right hand and wrist are badly bruised and in pain, however hospital X-rays showed no broken bones. If it somehow does not improve, I will need to have a cat scan and possibly see a hand specialist. As you may or may not know, I have played violin since I was a little girl and if I were to ever lose that ability—I would feel destroyed. 

I just celebrated 3 years completely sober on 01/31. With last night’s event, I felt no urge to drink or use. What a huge gift I am given. I am beyond grateful to be alive, so grateful nobody was seriously injured, and beyond grateful there were no fatalities. I am so very grateful I get the opportunity to start a new job and work full-time in the next couple days. Even with all of this said, I am incredibly uncomfortable, exhausted and overwhelmed from my accident.

Unfortunately, the time between now and when I receive my first couple paychecks leaves me in dire need of assistance. My requested assistance would allow me the ability to pay off the growing number of urgent automotive, insurance related, and medical bills now exaggerated by this accident. I have tried very hard, and am continuing to work towards a life of financial security, stability, plus improving my physical, mental and emotional well being. 

Most of my life, I’ve always found it so easy to give everything I have. I was raised to give and be there for others without any expectation.

I am taking contrary action and now have to ask for help on a grand scale. I am overwhelmed, embarrassed, stressed, saddened, traumatized, and of course, dislike having to do this. So I am asking anyone reading this:

Do you have any time today to donate towards my goal so I can begin to pay off the pressing automotive, car insurance, registration related, and medical bills I am facing?

Do you have any time to donate towards this goal so I can continue rebuilding my life for the better, moving in a positive direction, helping me to become a self sufficient adult?

It would genuinely be so appreciated, and I would be so moved beyond words.

Trust me: I know times are hard for everyone. Life is in session. Life happens to everyone, for everyone. No one is ever promised tomorrow. Life is what you make of it. The ability to wake up, sleep in a bed, have access to food, be able to see, walk, eat, smell, hear, speak, sing, dance— all without any urge or craving to drink/use, all without harmful disturbing thoughts/plans— to do my art, to love, to be loved—is nothing short of spectacular. I must not take this for granted like before. I am a tough gal, though I may not show it often. I care so very much—probably way too much— about everyone, even to my own detriment. I now have to own my part in respecting myself more, and be willing to share that with you all. I am choosing right here and right now to be vulnerable and let you in—as uncomfortable, scary and shameful as it feels. 

I know that whatever assistance you have the time to donate, will absolutely help rebuild my life. This assistance will get me back on track and on my feet as a responsible woman, in more ways than I can describe.

Maybe this can inspire you and others reading to do the same. My heart is sincerely full of love and gratitude. My physical body is bruised and hurt, however my spirit and faith.. are becoming stronger. With your generosity and time in donating, I can shine brighter than ever. If I can shine, I will make sure to pay it forward and carry on the light.