Support a Resilient Spirit Battling Multiple Illnesses

The last two years have been a relentless struggle for me, as I’ve faced the crushing blow of being laid off twice. I’ve tried to piece together a life with a few manual labor and bar jobs, but after a divorce, the loss of loved ones, and the weight of my grief, I find myself grappling with the recent diagnoses of lupus, fibromyalgia, adult ADHD, and autism. It's like I’m caught in an unending storm, battling not only my body but my mind. The uncertainty of where my next meal will come from or if I can keep a roof over my head is overwhelming. Each day feels like a monumental challenge, physically and mentally exhausting.

Lupus brings unpredictable flare-ups that leave me fatigued and in pain, making even the simplest tasks feel impossible. Fibromyalgia adds layers of chronic pain and sensitivity that make it hard to focus or maintain any kind of routine. Despite all this, I desperately want to work, but I can’t seem to find anything stable.

With adult ADHD, the anxiety tends to lead to feelings of isolation and despair and a weighted depression. The job search is daunting; the positions available seem so far out of my reach compared to the promising career I once had. Each rejection deepens my sense of hopelessness, and I feel utterly lost. I don’t know where to turn for help, and I’m terrified.

On top of all this, the financial burden is crushing. Losing my job has left me unable to pay my bills or afford essential medications, which only makes my health issues worse. The threat of homelessness looms over me at the end of this month and I am scared, a harsh reality that weighs on me every day. My credit cards are maxed out, my bank account is negative, and hope feels like a distant memory. It’s not just my own well-being that I worry about; I have seven rescue animals who depend on me for their care and survival.

This situation is dire. I need help—desperately. Seeking assistance isn’t just a necessity; it’s a lifeline.