With medical bills for my mother

Many of you may know me by Direct Weather, but my real name is James (Ashton) Ballou.

Recently, within the past two weeks, my wonderful mother has suddenly, and for the first time in her life, had a severe mental health episode that I would prefer not to go too far into detail about. However, I can tell you that she has had a laundry list of mental, emotional, and behavioral symptoms. Its cause is a complete mystery. However, she will physically be okay, and it is non-life threatening.

During the process, we have had to visit the hospital multiple times for multiple scans, readings, evaluations, etc., to rule out every cause and any more serious physical causes. The medical bills have stacked up, and my family and I have stepped up to help as much as possible. However, my mom has been out of work, and so has my dad. In addition to me taking time away from my work to help them, she has required constant monitoring and company.

In addition to financial help myself and other family has been able to provide donations would be greatly appreciated and helpful in allowing my father and mother to take the time they need to recover together without the worry of work and money on top of medical bills.

If in the event we exceed the amount of donations that are required to cover medical bills and financial aid to my parents. I will be donating 100% of additional donations to either a mental health research fund or charity.

Thank you to everyone who has offered up thoughts, prayers, and or donations. It is all greatly appreciated and deeply needed in this challenging time.