Support Michelle's Battle with Addison's Disease

About Me: Trinity, Daughter and Caregiver

Hi, I’m Trinity, Michelle’s daughter. I’m 23 years old, and I never imagined I’d be writing something like this.

After finishing high school, I watched my mom—my best friend—start battling Addison’s disease. At first, it was hard to understand. She looked okay. But over time, I saw her body slowly stop fighting back. One illness led to another, and now she lives with constant pain, procedures, and medications just to get through the day.

I moved into a small home on her land so I could be close, help with anything she needs, and give my dad some relief. We rely on each other every day to keep things going. No one ever expects to become a full-time caregiver at 23—but my mom means everything to me. She gave her whole life to helping others as a nurse, and now I’m doing everything I can to help her.

It’s incredibly hard watching her suffer through something I can’t fix, but I’ll never stop fighting alongside her. I want people to know who she really is: not just a patient, but a hero in scrubs, a gardener, a protector, a teacher—and the strongest woman I know.

️ From Her Husband: Found my soulmate (real love), Caregiver

My name is Michael, and Michelle is my wife. We’ve only been married a little over 3 short years, but in that time I’ve learned what real love, real commitment, and real heartbreak look like.

Just as we were settling into our life together—laughing, dreaming, building a future—Michelle began to get sick more often. Then came the diagnosis: Addison’s disease. From that moment on, everything changed. The woman who once spent her days caring for others now needed constant care herself.

I work full-time as a master plumber. Everything I earn goes to medical bills, groceries, gas for appointments—you name it. I also care for my elderly mother, and I recently lost my father. There’s a lot on my shoulders, but nothing weighs heavier than watching my wife suffer and not being able to make it stop.

We take things one day at a time, just trying to keep going. Her strength keeps me going. My daughter Trinity moved in nearby to help us, and I’m incredibly grateful for her. We are not just a family—we are a team. And while this road is tough, it’s one I’m walking with pride because I get to walk it beside Michelle.