Widowed mother of 3 with Congestive Heart Failure
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I am a 36-year-old female feeling defeated. My name is Cheryl. I have been living with crohn's disease since I was 12 years old. Trust me when I say it has been a damn rollercoaster. Between countless hospital stays, medications, treatments, IV after IV, scans, and surgeries. This is just a small bit of my everday world. Since the end of December 2019, my health started to quickly change. I have had two extensive hospital stays that rendered me a different person. I was also diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure. My crohn's has caused my stomach to look like I am carrying a child, which I am not. My stomach does not have the ability to cycle food or fluids out. Instead, I cannot keep anything down. I was blessed with 3 children, ranging in age from 13-17 years old. I and my children were unfortunate to have lost my husband and their father 3 years ago. Bills pile up, medications go without being filled. Figuring out which bill is due versus the absolute need for one particular medication or treatment, or blood draw. I have never been the type of woman who asks for help. Ask anyone who knows me. I am as stubborn as they come. Unfortunately, my hands are tied and I must ask for help for the sake of my children and myself. This is life, and this is my reality. I appreciate all of you who have taken the time to read my story and offer any help you can.
Cheryl A.
Cheryl A.
Organizer and beneficiary
Larry Elsasser
Organizer
Omaha, NE
Cheryl Slauter
Beneficiary