Help me get my smile back!

For years, I've learned how to smile without showing my teeth. I've hidden pain behind closed lips and avoided photos, wishing I could laugh freely without fear. But now, I'm fighting for a future where I can truly smile again.

My dental problems started early, but my abusive marriage made them worse. The damage was severe, and now, at just 37, my dentist tells me that my only option is extraction and dentures—or costly implants. No one should have to choose between their health and financial hardship.

The cost to restore my smile is overwhelming—$22,000 just to fix the existing damage, or about the same amount for permanent implants that would give me a lifelong solution. I'm doing everything I can to manage expenses, but this isn't something I can achieve alone. That's why I'm asking for your support.

This fundraiser isn't just about dental work—it's about healing, reclaiming my confidence, and being able to face the world without shame. Every contribution, no matter how small, brings me closer to smiling freely again. If you can't donate, sharing this story would mean the world to me.

**Update: Another Tough Step Forward** Yesterday, I had another dentist visit—this time to pull an infected tooth that was causing excruciating pain. This journey has been incredibly difficult, but every step brings me closer to finally getting the care I need. I also have my next consultation scheduled for **Thursday morning**, where they’ll do a **CT scan** and go over my medical history to determine whether the **3-on-6 or All-on-4 implants** will be the best option for me. This is a huge step toward finding the right solution for my long-term health and healing. I want to take a moment to thank everyone who has donated, shared my fundraiser, brought me soup, or simply checked in on me. Your kindness and support mean more than I can express. This process hasn’t been easy, but knowing I have people in my corner makes all the difference. I still have a long road ahead, but I’m holding onto hope—and that hope is because of you. If you’d like to continue supporting my journey, whether through donations or simply sharing my story, it would mean the world to me. Let’s keep pushing forward together.