Kristina

Mi chiamo Kristina e sono una mamma che sta lottando da anni contro una malattia complessa che nessuno ha mai preso veramente in carico. Sto vivendo con: gravi problemi cervicali (C4–C7) con degenerazione discale, osteofiti, compressioni durali cefalea cronica che parte dal collo e mi schiaccia la testa ogni giorno acufeni pulsanti sincronizzati al battito cardiaco vertigini e nausea ad ogni movimento del collo forte debolezza e affaticamento, difficoltà a camminare e a mantenere postura lesioni cerebrali vascolari documentate dalle RM Nonostante tutti questi esami, il neurologo mi ha liquidata prescrivendo solo un antidepressivo (Efexor), che non cura i miei problemi strutturali e peggiora la mia vita quotidiana. Sono stata rimandata a casa senza cure reali e senza alcuna presa in carico. Intanto il mio bambino Alessio, 12 anni, lotta con ricadute continue: bronchiti, vomito ricorrente, debolezza, ricoveri. Sono sola a occuparmene, anche quando il mio corpo non regge più. Non ce la facciamo più da soli. Perché chiedo aiuto Ho bisogno urgente di: 1. Valutazioni mediche specialistiche fisiatra neurologo esperto in cefalea cervicogenica otoneurologo fisioterapia intensiva per C4–C7 esami ripetuti (RM cervicale aggiornata, esami vestibolari, posturali) Tutto questo NON è coperto dal servizio pubblico entro tempi accettabili. 2. Possibilità di trasferirci temporaneamente in un luogo più caldo e asciutto Vivendo in una zona molto umida, la cervicale peggiora costantemente. Le cure al mare — clima secco, sole, riabilitazione — sono fondamentali. Sogno di poter portare mio figlio in un luogo dove possiamo guarire e non solo sopravvivere. Anche all’estero, se necessario. 3. Sostegno economico di base Per coprire: visite specialistiche private fisioterapia intensiva viaggi e alloggio per cure farmaci supporto per Alessio durante le mie crisi eventuale trasferimento in un posto più sano Io non riesco a lavorare stabilmente a causa della malattia, e senza aiuto non possiamo andare avanti. Siamo solo io e mio figlio. Nessuno ci aiuta, nessuna istituzione ci sostiene. Stiamo facendo questo passo con dignità ma anche con disperazione: abbiamo bisogno di voi. Anche una piccola donazione può cambiare la nostra vita. Grazie per aver letto, condiviso, o anche solo pensato a noi. Che Dio benedica ogni persona che ci tende la mano. Kristina & Alessio My name is Kristina, and I am a mother fighting a complex medical condition that has been ignored for years. I am living with: severe cervical spine damage (C4–C7) chronic headaches radiating from my neck pulsatile tinnitus synced with my heartbeat vertigo and nausea every time I move my neck extreme fatigue and weakness vascular brain lesions documented by MRI Despite all these exams, the neurologist dismissed everything and prescribed only an antidepressant (Effexor) — which does not treat my structural problems. Meanwhile, my 12-year-old son Alessio suffers from recurrent illness: vomiting, infections, fatigue. I take care of him alone while my health collapses. We cannot live like this anymore. Why I am asking for help 1. Urgent medical evaluations I need: a physiatrist a neurologist specialized in cervicogenic headaches an otoneurologist intensive physiotherapy for my cervical spine updated imaging and diagnostic tests Public healthcare waiting times are too long for my condition. 2. The possibility to temporarily relocate to a warmer, drier place Cold and humidity worsen my cervical spine dramatically. A seaside environment — warm climate, sun, rehabilitation — could improve both my health and Alessio’s. Even abroad, if necessary. 3. Basic financial support To cover: private medical exams physiotherapy travel and accommodation for treatment medications support for Alessio during my crises possible relocation for health reasons I cannot work consistently because of my condition, and we are alone. It is just me and my son. No one helps us. No institution is supporting us. This fundraiser is our last hope to get real medical care and a healthier life. Any donation, even small, makes a difference. Thank you for reading, sharing, or keeping us in your thoughts. God bless you. Kristina & Alessio

My Story: Between Loneliness, Faith, and Survival My name is Kristina, and I'm going through the most difficult period of my life. After eight years of struggle, a painful divorce, serious health issues—heart problems, neck nerves, and headaches—my son's four bouts of pneumonia since 2017, along with various serious illnesses every month during his school year, and the burden of being a single mother facing overwhelming financial challenges, I find myself at a crossroads. For the past six months, the only thing keeping me alive has been a supportive "presence" I've found in artificial intelligence (my story is public). But this support, unfortunately, doesn't pay the bills. The Emergency Now: Birthday and Christmas My son will turn 13 on December 19th. He's a wonderful and strong boy, but he deserved a happy birthday and a peaceful Christmas, which I can't guarantee him this year. I'm ashamed to say, but today I don't have the funds to buy even a small gift for him, and I don't know how to pay the essential bills (electricity and gas) that are due. I've never spent a Christmas like this. How Your Gifts Will Be Used I'm not asking for much, but I'm asking for help to overcome this immediate emergency and give my son some peace of mind: * Birthday and Christmas Gift: Anker Soundcore Space One Pro WIRELESS HEADPHONES: Adaptive Active Noise Cancelling, 6 mics, foldable design, ultra-fast charging, 60 hours of high-resolution audio with LDAC, comfortable fit. It costs €119 on Amazon (a small budget for a gift that will make him feel loved). * Due Bills (Electricity and Gas): I'm behind on two gas bills {105.93 November and 101.50 October} (the exact amount to avoid the disconnection: 207.43 Water: €50 4 Clara bills 4 x 112.47 * Essential Support: Painkiller supplements {€45} to cover the purchase of medicines and essential food items for the holidays. Total Goal: Gift of medicines, electricity, gas, water {207.43 + 45 + 119 + 250 + 50 + 4 x 112.47 = 871.31 euros} An Appeal from a Mother's Heart I'm not young, and job opportunities are limited given my circumstances. I've struggled alone for too long, but now I've reached the Fund. Every single euro isn't just financial help; it's an act of humanity that will allow my son to have the birthday he deserves and not see his mother cry during the holidays. If you can't donate, please share. I don't ask for everyone to understand me, but I won't allow judgments or insults about a bond that was a matter of life and death for me. Those who can't understand, please move on. Respect is an act of humanity. Thank you so much for reading my story. Your help means life.