Health & Abuse Recovery for Arielle Zimmerman
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Arielle's Story
Our good friend Arielle Z has been through the wringer for the past few years, especially since Autumn 2018.
Arielle experienced a string of traumatic events, resulting in residual challenges she has been fighting that have heavily affected her life and well-being.
Two years ago, she was knocked down by an intense situation that she is still healing and picking up the pieces from. A romantic relationship turned into a nightmare, in which she experienced psychological, physical and sexual abuse.
In the beginning of their relationship, she contracted a disease from her dishonest partner which sent her body into shock, and eventually became the catalyst for her discovering she had been living with Lyme Disease, Epstein-Barr Virus, Bartonella and other debilitating illnesses that had combined to create a dangerous combo attacking the different systems in her body.
Arielle’s suffering has included severe, blinding, nauseating migraines, as well as major digestive issues, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic pain and swelling throughout her body, stiffness heart issues, irregular heart beat, shingles flare ups, skin rashes and breakouts and more. Dizziness, nausea, malnutrition, weakness, extreme muscle soreness, extreme fatigue, long recovery times, depression and exhaustion.She has experienced multiple doctor and ER visits, physical abuse, psychological abuse, sexual trauma, manipulation and neglect.
It became almost impossible for her to take care of herself at times, as well as continue her career. Expenses continued to pile up as she was unable to work or afford her responsibilities.
Now that the weather is getting colder, she has to take extra precautions and add more to the treatments process because her body does best in heat. Her body can completely seize up and swell in the cold and chronic pain and inflammation can become worse.
Financial Hardships
In terms of finances, it has been a long tedious process for Arielle to qualify for the aid she needs because she has experienced many uniquely complicated situations.
Many of her most effective healthcare needs are integrative and not covered by her insurance.
Medical bills have totaled to $15,000 and still growing. In order for her to continue ongoing testing and treatments, she must bring her outstanding balance to current.
Arielle is supposed to be getting a minimum of 1 IV infusion a week, which can be $155+ a week. She is on a very effective supplement regimen which can be between $350 - $600 a month. Medications have varied from $50 a month to $500 a month during certain treatment cycles. She needs regular ongoing therapy, but has not been able to afford it. Much of her needs are holistic and integrative, which are unfortunately not covered by insurance.
Her health as well as living necessity bills are through the roof, and she owes $10,000+ to her leasing office for 2020. Due to her compromised immune system, she must only eat a strict diet of organic plant-based superfoods and herbs, which end up being more expensive.
Arielle's mother helped her with what she could in her time of emergency, being forced to drain her retirement fund and personal savings she's worked hard for. Her own finances ended up taking a major hit, as well as her credit. Her mom and brother live across the country and she has been unable to visit and hardly seen them over the last few years do to this. It breaks their hearts!
She no longer has a car, which has made everything that much more difficult this year.
She is also looking to move out and live somewhere more supportive for her well-being.
How You Can Help
Friends, your donation will go towards Arielle's growing debt, ongoing medical bills, health needs, housing and proper transportation. Even $5 helps.
She so dearly misses pursuing her career and sharing her gifts with the world.
Let's help get our positive, loving, cheerful, kind, generous, thoughtful friend Arielle back on her feet!
Our good friend Arielle Z has been through the wringer for the past few years, especially since Autumn 2018.
Arielle experienced a string of traumatic events, resulting in residual challenges she has been fighting that have heavily affected her life and well-being.
Two years ago, she was knocked down by an intense situation that she is still healing and picking up the pieces from. A romantic relationship turned into a nightmare, in which she experienced psychological, physical and sexual abuse.
In the beginning of their relationship, she contracted a disease from her dishonest partner which sent her body into shock, and eventually became the catalyst for her discovering she had been living with Lyme Disease, Epstein-Barr Virus, Bartonella and other debilitating illnesses that had combined to create a dangerous combo attacking the different systems in her body.
Arielle’s suffering has included severe, blinding, nauseating migraines, as well as major digestive issues, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic pain and swelling throughout her body, stiffness heart issues, irregular heart beat, shingles flare ups, skin rashes and breakouts and more. Dizziness, nausea, malnutrition, weakness, extreme muscle soreness, extreme fatigue, long recovery times, depression and exhaustion.She has experienced multiple doctor and ER visits, physical abuse, psychological abuse, sexual trauma, manipulation and neglect.
It became almost impossible for her to take care of herself at times, as well as continue her career. Expenses continued to pile up as she was unable to work or afford her responsibilities.
Now that the weather is getting colder, she has to take extra precautions and add more to the treatments process because her body does best in heat. Her body can completely seize up and swell in the cold and chronic pain and inflammation can become worse.
Financial Hardships
In terms of finances, it has been a long tedious process for Arielle to qualify for the aid she needs because she has experienced many uniquely complicated situations.
Many of her most effective healthcare needs are integrative and not covered by her insurance.
Medical bills have totaled to $15,000 and still growing. In order for her to continue ongoing testing and treatments, she must bring her outstanding balance to current.
Arielle is supposed to be getting a minimum of 1 IV infusion a week, which can be $155+ a week. She is on a very effective supplement regimen which can be between $350 - $600 a month. Medications have varied from $50 a month to $500 a month during certain treatment cycles. She needs regular ongoing therapy, but has not been able to afford it. Much of her needs are holistic and integrative, which are unfortunately not covered by insurance.
Her health as well as living necessity bills are through the roof, and she owes $10,000+ to her leasing office for 2020. Due to her compromised immune system, she must only eat a strict diet of organic plant-based superfoods and herbs, which end up being more expensive.
Arielle's mother helped her with what she could in her time of emergency, being forced to drain her retirement fund and personal savings she's worked hard for. Her own finances ended up taking a major hit, as well as her credit. Her mom and brother live across the country and she has been unable to visit and hardly seen them over the last few years do to this. It breaks their hearts!
She no longer has a car, which has made everything that much more difficult this year.
She is also looking to move out and live somewhere more supportive for her well-being.
How You Can Help
Friends, your donation will go towards Arielle's growing debt, ongoing medical bills, health needs, housing and proper transportation. Even $5 helps.
She so dearly misses pursuing her career and sharing her gifts with the world.
Let's help get our positive, loving, cheerful, kind, generous, thoughtful friend Arielle back on her feet!
Organizer and beneficiary
Molly Sinclair
Organizer
Chula Vista, CA
Arielle Zimmerman
Beneficiary