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Help needed after injury

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I have tried very hard to avoid creating a gofundme, but at this point I have no other choice, I need help. I have worked as a Massage Therapist, for just over 7 years, a career that I am extremely passionate about. November 23, 2017, I sustained an injury to my right hand while doing Thanksgiving prep cook. I sliced it open 1/4 inch deep, 3 inches Long, requiring 13 stitches.. basically my entire Palm. I was very fortunate as I did not sever any tendons, however the injury kept me out of work for several months. I had been employed at my job for just over 3 years, with clients being booked out two to three months in advance. Being out of work caused tremendous financial hardship, and I sought help through family and all of the local agencies available. I have since exhausted all of that help, as each agency will only help a person one time a year. I tried to return back to work the beginning of February, cleaning the studio and offering stretch sessions to clients. I was unable to keep up with the work. I tried to return to work too soon and it put too much stress and pain on the injury. I had to leave that job, as there was no place for me otherwise. I started work part time for my current job, in hopes of a promotion and raise shortly after, as was discussed with the employer. While the employer has every intention of promoting me in the future, we are not at a point in the business where she can now. My income has decreased to less than half of what I was making prior to the injury. I have not been able to massage since the injury, I am working the front desk, outreach marketing, training new employees at my new location. I have pushed myself hard and have tried to massage. I can not handle anything more than 1-2 hours Swedish relaxation/light pressure/ a month. I am still experiencing a lot of but ing/stinging nerve pain, swelling, and a lot of muscle tension/difficulty opening my hand of holding a grip for very long.  I have done every possible thing I can do to lower my monthly bills. All non necessity things have been discarded months ago. I have reached close to $20,000 in hospital/Dr fees with this injury. I paid my car off with my tax return, have moved into a smaller apartment, and every bit of money I am bringing in is going to bills or gas to work. Food costs are being kept very cheap.  My utilities are still fairly High, my rent is at least two and a half months past due and I received an eviction letter this afternoon. If I cannot catch up with rent then I will be evicted and I have nowhere for myself or my dog to go. I have tried to stay as calm, level headed and rational as I can throughout this entire injury. I can not even put into words the amount of stress I have been under for almost 7 months now. My anxiety and depression is off the charts. I haven't been the greatest friend for a long time.  For several years I've been in one crisis after another, helping loved ones when in bad situations and being drained faster then you can blink, both financially and emotionally. I can never catch a break. I don't go out with friends, as I never have the money to. I'm usually at home, work or helping my family. I always try to pay it forward whenever I can, from buying a stranger a cup of coffee or helping someone load groceries in their car. I do not like accepting help or money from others.  I'm always being called a workaholic and have given my all to helping my clients.  This has surpassed what I can handle on my own and I am asking for help. Please. Even if it's only $1, everything helps right now and is greatly appreciated. I am only asking for enough to catch up with rent and a little for other home bills. I currently need $1100 by the end of June to keep from being evicted..  I appreciate the time you've taken to read this. I am extremely grateful for each and every donation and fully intend to pay it forward as soon as I can.  Thank you,  Brenna Taylor, LMT       

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Brenna Taylor
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Bay Minette, AL

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