I’m a doctor’s dream and an insurer’s nightmare

Hi, I’m Karen! I’m humbly asking for your assistance to take care of my health so I can see my son grow up!

For many years life has thrown various sized lemons my way. I like to think I’ve done an ok job making lemonade, but my resources are gone.

In case you aren’t familiar with my story:

My daughter died when she was 8 (2008)

My husband died when he was 37 (2015)

I was run over by my own car (2020)

I have severe asthma and Rheumatoid Arthritis which cause a multitude of problems daily

I work full time and am the sole provider for my son, who is 10

I have insurance and do not qualify for any assistance.

My doctor visits, medications, therapy appointments, and treatments for this year alone have cost over $10k out of pocket. Trying to keep up with regular expenses, and the emergency ones that pop up regularly, have become too much.

11-13-23 Update

The words “Thank you” seem inadequate. I am truly grateful for each and every kind word, message, and donation, of course. So far, I am able to purchase all of my medications that I’ve been without. I’m able to make a car payment and I’m able to pay my phone bill.

My next goal is to clear out the payday loans and make another car payment. If you’re asking yourself, “How did she get in such a bind?” You aren’t saying anything I haven’t said. My Flex Spending account was spent by February this year. I was out of PTO by May. I have FMLA which protects my job, but those days have been without pay for months. Things can become dire in a short period of time.

Much love,

Karen