Hi, I’m a single mom of  three beautiful kids I love dearly, that I take care of on my own and  I do my best to be a hard working independent mom and to be a good role model for my kids. I do not have any transportation of my own at the moment and i have been without a car for a year now it’s been tough on me. My oldest is a 17 year old boy, i have a 15 year girl, and then i have an 3 year old boy. My daughter she plays sports and she’s very good at basketball and my 17 year old is into computers, computer science, and can draw very well, and last but not lease my 3 year old does what a 3 year old does play, enjoy, and learn just as a child should with no worries in the world. Now as for me, on November 26, 2024 I had an unfortunate fall and broken my ankle, I found out i had to have surgery which was a surprise to me. My surgery was on December 13, 2024 I haven’t been able to work sense the above date i was set to go back to work on February 9, 2025 and I was denied because of my status of my ankle and still having to wear my booth prescribed by my doctor to have the proper healing of the surgery an my ankle. My job did not allow me to come back cause it was a safety hazard on there end, I was willing to go back to work evening if i had to have a knee scooter and take cash at the window, my job title was cashier in i work fast food. My job only covered up to 13 weeks of FMLA which covers only when you go on leave from a job, so my 13 weeks were up and they terminated my employment and i had been with the company almost 3 years it would make April 14, 2025. My request is to have help  please far as my medical bills, any donations would help it has been challenging trying to keep everything up in going trying to get back on my feet I have never been and this situation before. Please help!!! cause between having to keep up rent, bills, medical bills and trying to get a car and to provide for me and my family it’s a lot an can get overwhelming I don’t know how I’m going to get threw this. Please and Thank you for your time!!! Any thing would be greatly appreciated.

My cash app tag is $Ladyjupiter19 and I go by the name Gucci Girl on there

Good evening,

My name is Matthew, I’m a 32 year old social worker and I am absolutely drowning in medical bills and medical collection debt. My debts are reaching astronomical numbers considering where I live, rural Kentucky. I’ve taken out several consolidation loans, I have a lean on my car, I have sold so many things, I have worked 2-3 extra jobs at a time, and took any thing that would get me some money to put on these bills and collections. I recently developed a heart condition and I’ve had to see cardiologists almost weekly to get that checked and I go the first bill today and just broke down in tears. I’m suffering from constant anxiety and depression bouts, nothing is enjoyable anymore because all I do is set and try to find help for the considerable debt that I am in. I am paying on the debts that I can, but in October of this year my student loans are going to go way up again and I’m doing everything I can to keep something in the bank to help pay for that when the time comes. I’ve worked my whole life to try and keep myself afloat and over the last 10 years, I’ve just watched it all fall apart because of ER visits and doctors appointments and emergency needs. I’m stressed, I’m overwhelmed, and I do not know what else to do but pray. I pray to God every night and day that something will change in my life to save me. A raise a work, a random inheritance, a kind stranger, just something that would truly save me. That brings me here, I heard about this website online and I wanted to plea my case to get help. My debts and collections combined are getting closer to 30,000$ every day and I do not know what else to do. Like I said before, I am paying on what I can as I can and when one bill is paid I move onto the next one and start that process. There is just so much backed up on top of me and I am drowning. Please, I would be grateful if anyone would consider helping me at all. Every little bit helps. Thank you for taking the time to read this.

paypal.me/hotbeefpackage

I’m 63 years old and I have a wife, a young boy and 2 nieces living with us.

I have lived a very blessed life in that I have faced many medical traumas in my life and all I can say is, God must have been with me through it all.

When I was 19 I was injured and was in a coma, they had to tie my down because I kept trying to escape the hospital, but I also kept pulling out my oxygen tubes and that caused me to have scare tissue in my airway and my airway started to collapse in my sleep. I’ve had 3 emergency tracheotomies while I was awake and over 20 throat surgeries.

As I got older I learned that I had Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and I was having 10 non-epileptic convulsions a day for 8 years and Traumatic Brain Injury and I needed medication that took the doctors over 6 years to figure out the right combination of medications to get me stabilized in 2008-2014.

Well, the reason I’m writing this letter for help with medical assistance now it because after the removed the restrictions from corona-virus travel in 2023, my wife and me, my wife’s nephew and our son went out to buy a new SUV.

We also have 2 of my wife’s nieces living with us so they live close to the college so they can get a better job. They also help a lot with cooking and cleaning.

While we were out of town to buy the new SUV, my wife was visiting her sister, I slipped and fractured my arm and separated my shoulder. I ended up having to get a reverse shoulder replacement in March 2023. I started physical therapy in June 2023 when I noticed that my knee was popping around and something wasn’t right.

I saw 1 doctor and he cave me the stuff like what is in the injection to stop the pain, except it was in the pill form and it worked great for about 6 weeks.

I went to the local emergency room the day after Christmas about my knee pain and the doctor ordered and MRI. With it being the holiday season and New Years it took a while but we finally got the results and I had a torn meniscus on the outside of my knee and on the inside of my knee the meniscus was folded over on top of itself.

I made another trip to the Orthopedic Surgeon and I was ready for a knee replacement, but he wanted to try and do a Meniscus Repair surgery first and see if that would work. Ugh, I’ve been through this too many times before.

Ok, 6 months later, my knee still hurts, I think it hurts even worse now and the Orthopedic Surgeon wants me to come into his office. I made my arrangements, packed my bags and I was ready. Either way it’s gonna keep hurting.

When I got to his office he took some x-rays with me standing pigeon toed and he could see clearly that I had bone on bane contact in my left knee,

He asked me, When do you want to have a Knee Replacement Surgery? I said now!

I lost 80 pounds while I was in the hospital and another 20 pounds after I discharged. I got a blood infection and I had about 8 different doctors.

The good news is, I’m still alive, I learned to walk again for the second or third time and I already have the first 2 surgeries paid off.

This Knee Replacement Surgery I put on 2 of my credit-cards and I’m getting charged over 30% interest with a good credit score.

With the cost of living and the endless money printing and can barely afford to support my family and pay for the SUV, which I bought because the car transmission was burned out.

I have not been able to work since 2008 because of my health situations and I wasn’t accepted by Social Security Disability because I was not married with children at the time.

I have reapplied, but they say if you have $2000 in the bank you have too much money. If you make 35,000 a year, you make too much money.

I also applied for early retirement. I don’t know if I’ll get anything.

Here’s what I need.

$11,000 credit-card for my surgery.

$11,000 credit-card for my surgery.

Those 2 credit-cards payments are costing me $800 month minimum payment.

Plus I have another credit-card

$5000 credit card

God bless you all!

https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/D2R68H54XXDGG

I am 34 and have a wife of 12 years and 2 children, one of whom is autistic.

Until my mid-twenties, I was a very healthy, active individual. Basketball, martial arts, running, weight-lifting, and a physically demanding job (which I loved) where I was active outside in all weather conditions all day.

10 years ago, a problem appeared with my immune system and it is generally weak now. I frequently get difficult respiratory illnesses that can have me completely out of commission for 2 weeks at a time. This was manageable by itself as my employer was understanding, but through the next 2 medical difficulties, it has become quite an added burden.

8 years ago, I contracted spinal meningitis. I almost died. Between the hospitalization, long bedrest, and longer overall recovery period, I was out of work for almost a year. (My job fired me because I was out so long.)

When my health returned, I decided to start fixing computers. (We were in a larger city – Nashville TN.) I had always wanted to do that and had trouble finding a job so I put some ads on Craigslist and gave it a shot. It actually went pretty well. I made nearly 30k/year, which was a few thousand more than my previous job.

5 years ago, the big one hit. While on Christmas vacation with family in NY, I suddenly had 3 seizures. The cause of the seizures is still unknown, but they left me with long-term heart and brain complications. I was 100% bedridden for 4 months, wheelchair-bound for 4 more, and then moving slowly on my feet for several more. The symptoms I experienced during that year were quite unbearable. I won’t overdramatize, but between the cardio and neurological difficulties I was experiencing, much of that year could arguably be categorized as torture.

At the end of that year, we moved to a very small town in the midwest where we had family available to help us. Over the last 4 years, the heart and brain difficulties (combined with my immune system problems) have been a roller coaster. Some days, I am totally bedridden. Some days, I feel almost normal. Most days are somewhere in-between. The problem is I am completely unreliable and therefore unemployable. Every day is different and I’d have to call out more than half the week, every week. I have continued to fix computers  and earn around $20k/year doing so. This is not quite enough, even in our cheap living arrangement. Because of medical complications and costs they’ve incurred, many times as a result of missing work, we have found ourselves in $30k debt.

Our monthly bills are $600 and the debt minimum payment is $700. Without the debt, things would be much more manageable, but I simply don’t make enough to get us through the frequent medical hiccups.

As you can imagine, I have exhaustively looked into other things I could do to make money, but most things either require money to start or require reasonably consistent health. Last year, I hatched an idea. I wrote a first-of-its-kind book that will potentially help many women and children find provision in poorer international societies. I worked very hard on it all year. I also wrote a collection of stories alongside it. This is the biggest thing I have ever done as it required a ton of research. The books are now published. Long story short, I would like to get into book publishing. I have already begun working on other things to publish. Book publishing is something I can do from anywhere and even when I’m bedridden, which is often. I have already seen the small beginnings of success, but there is much more work to do. So, I have not been sitting idly, just moping and hoping. I think I really found something I can make a living with.

The problem? I have been so sick this year that I’ve only worked a handful of days. We can’t even pay our $600 of monthly bills, never mind the $700 debt payment.

Here’s what we need – $30k to pay off the debt. $6k to cover the rest of this year’s bills. I will stop doing computer repair and devote the year to making the book publishing happen, which I believe will sustain us from next year forward.

Here’s what I could also use – $4k to help the book publishing endeavor. It costs around $1,300 to publish each book and I have 8 planned. That would help me get started with the 3 best prospects and then they should pull income from there.

My wife, children, and I have spent a lot of our lives dealing with my medical catastrophes and the financial complications that come with them. My wife has stayed with me through it all. She homeschools the girls and does so marvelously. We live in the middle of nowhere with no real work opportunities but as you’ve seen, living here is extremely cheap. After years and years of this, I am finally asking for help. (My doctor recommended disability, which I had never thought of. I applied and fought for it for two years, but they ultimately denied me because my issues are not officially diagnosed.)

I realize that we are not the most desperate case in the world, but we are potentially on the verge of homelessness at our current rate this year, which is something I would likely not survive in my condition. Please also keep in mind our special needs daughter. Anything helps.

https://www.paypal.biz/bfamchurch

I am reaching out to explain the urgent need for $30,000 to help my family during an incredibly difficult and challenging time. After a traumatic car accident, I have been struggling with both physical and mental health issues that have deeply affected my ability to function in everyday life. The accident left me with serious injuries, but the psychological aftermath has been far more debilitating. I developed chronic paranoia, which has made it nearly impossible for me to leave my home without experiencing severe panic attacks. The mere thought of stepping outside triggers overwhelming feelings of fear and anxiety, and as a result, I have become increasingly isolated from the world. These panic attacks have become a daily struggle, and I find myself trapped in a cycle of fear that prevents me from engaging in any meaningful activities or even taking care of basic responsibilities.

This situation has created a significant financial burden on my family. Because of my inability to work and leave the house, I have fallen behind on all of my bills, including rent, utilities, and medical expenses. The stress of mounting debt and the constant worry about how we will make ends meet has only worsened my mental health, making it even more difficult for me to recover. My family is struggling to manage on a reduced income, and without any immediate financial relief, we are at risk of losing our home and falling further into debt.

The $30,000 I am requesting would allow us to catch up on overdue bills, including essential utilities and medical treatments, and provide the necessary financial support to focus on my recovery. This amount would help cover the cost of ongoing therapy and psychiatric care that I desperately need to address my chronic paranoia and panic attacks. It would also help me access resources for anxiety management and enable me to take steps toward regaining some independence. With this financial assistance, I would be able to get the help I need to heal mentally and physically, and begin the process of rebuilding my life and restoring stability for my family. Without this support, the long-term impact of my condition will continue to create an insurmountable burden on us.

Paypal.me/Kingston377

Please.

Hello, my name is Russell, and I’m reaching out in the hope that you might help me during one of the most challenging periods of my life. I’m 62 years old, and I recently lost my job, leaving me unemployed and struggling to keep up with essential expenses. I have always prided myself on being independent and self-reliant, but now I find myself in a situation where I must ask for help. I am in urgent need of approximately $5,000.00 to cover critical bills and prevent my life from spiraling further out of control.

One of my biggest concerns right now is my car. I have fallen behind on my car payments, and the threat of repossession is real and looming. My car is much more than a vehicle—it is my lifeline. It enables me to attend job interviews, run errands, and maintain a semblance of normalcy in my day-to-day life. Losing my car would not only impact my mobility, but it would also significantly hinder my ability to secure new employment opportunities and manage daily responsibilities.

In addition to the mounting car payments, I have several bills that I simply cannot afford since I do not currently have an income. These include prescription medications that my wife relies on for her health, as well as essential utility bills such as electric, water, gas, auto ins, and groceries. Each day brings new challenges as I scramble to keep up with these mounting expenses, and the stress of this financial instability is overwhelming.

Adding to these difficulties is a personal crisis within my family. My wife recently underwent surgery and is now staying with our daughter in another state so that our daughter and son-in-law can care for her during her recovery. While I am immensely grateful that she is receiving the care she needs, the physical distance between us adds to my emotional strain. I remain here at our home, tirelessly searching for work and managing the household responsibilities that have become even more burdensome in her absence.

I am reaching out to this compassionate community in the hope that you can help me bridge this difficult gap. Every dollar contributed will go directly toward keeping my car, paying off these overdue bills, and providing the stability I desperately need to get back on my feet. Your generosity would not only help me maintain my independence but also ensure that I can continue supporting my wife’s recovery from afar.

Thank you for taking the time to read my story and consider my request. I deeply appreciate any help you can provide during this challenging time.

Sincerely,
Russell

https://www.paypal.me/rkmintx1

Hi everyone i am shawnicker.

I am kindly asking for $2500 donations to help my sick hospitalizedmother cover the cost of her medical such as CT scans, x-rays  blood exams, medication, Oxygen tank etc.

I am desperately in need of your help since I am a single mother myself who makes minimum wage.

I have had to use my paychecks every two weeks to cover stuff that she needs which leaves me unable to cover my bills and groceries.

I am desperate at the moment as she is in no good condition with her sickness.

Thank you in advance to everyone willing to donate.

A few years ago I lost all of my money and belongings. It’s a very long story but basically, I trusted the wrong person. I believe in helping others and I tried to help someone whom had fallen on hard luck. The situation turned into a nightmare. I was threatened, beaten and tortured by him. Finally, I was kidnapped and had to make an escape. I contacted 3 Law enforcement agencies, but we were unable to track down my “friend”. I  am still recovering from the trauma. I started to build my finances, but I have had many setbacks, including thousands for car repair and a fraudulent service warranty. I had to pay $6,000 for a settlement with the I.R.S. I also payed off many credit cards that my “friend” had fraudulently charged.

I am currently going to psychotherapy. I was diagnosed with PTSD. I do yoga, meditate and get massage to deal with stress. I go on daily hikes and try to eat very healthy. I study supplements and take a large array for optimum health. I have been sober for 7 1/2 years. I had developed a severe problem with alcohol during my traumatic period with my supposed friend and even used methamphetamins for several months.

Over a lifetime of weightlifting, I injured my shoulder several times. I injured it again during my traumatic period and this time it was severe. It slowly got better over the years, and physical therapy helped a great deal. I was back to doing pull-ups, push-ups and rowing exercises. 3 months ago, I woke up one morning and I could hardly move my arm. work had been very stressful for many months. The store was losing money and the new manager demanded 110% effort from everyone at all times. I came in hours early to make sure I got my job done and re-doubled my efforts. He became abusive in his demands for perfection, and I felt exhausted both mentally and physically almost constantly. All my past trauma was re-triggered again. My mind, body, and particularly my shoulder, had reached their limits, and I requested a leave of absence.

During the last three months I consulted an orthopedic surgeon. I believed I had to have surgery for my shoulder to function again. I got an MRI and found out there was extensive damage to my shoulder. There were many torn muscles and the rotator cuff was destroyed. I got an injection of Cortisone and began a course of physical therapy. I still may need surgery, but I will do my best to strengthen my shoulder to a functional level.

The last three months have helped restore me mentally and physically. I researched resources to help during my recovery from surgery, if needed. Unfortunately, I went thousands of dollars further into debt. My total debt is over $26,000. I am underwater over $10,000 on my car and have $10,000 in credit card debt.

Any donations will help me on my road to financial and physical recovery. I donate to many non-profits now and my goal is to start a foundation for the homeless.

You can donate at: paypal.me/conzon1

I greatly appreciate your help.

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Dear friends,

I’ve never been the type to ask for help, but today I find myself at a point where I don’t know where else to turn. I’m reaching out to you all in a moment of great need, and with the hope that some of you may be able to offer a little bit of help or support in whatever way you can.

My wife, Elisabeth, is a beautiful, strong woman and an amazing mother to our kids. But right now, she’s facing a health crisis that’s threatening to change our lives in ways we never imagined. For the past few months, she’s been struggling with severe heart issues—specifically aortic arrhythmia and sinus tachycardia. These conditions have been terrifying and life-altering, and after numerous tests and doctor’s visits, we’ve finally received the recommendation for surgery. The surgery is not just a suggestion—it’s something that will literally save her life.

The cost of the surgery, however, is a staggering $7,000. And the truth is, I can’t afford it. I’ve been doing everything I can to keep our family afloat, but between the rent for our small apartment, monthly bills, and taking care of our kids, I’m struggling just to get by. We don’t have a lot of savings, and what we do have is being eaten up by the rising costs of everyday life.

To make matters even more difficult, the insurance company has refused to cover the surgery, citing her heart condition as a “pre-existing condition.” It’s something we’re both devastated by, and honestly, I feel like I’ve hit a wall. I’ve spent hours on the phone with them, trying to reason with them, trying to figure out any way they can help. But, as of right now, they’ve made it clear that there’s no way they’ll cover the surgery.

I’ve tried to look into every possible option, but nothing seems to be working. The hospitals offer payment plans, but with my income, I just don’t see how I can make the monthly payments on top of everything else. I feel like I’m drowning, and no matter how hard I try to stay afloat, the weight keeps pulling me down.

This isn’t just about the surgery—it’s about my wife. It’s about the woman I love, the mother of our children, the person who’s been by my side through thick and thin. She’s scared, and I’m scared. I don’t want to lose her. I don’t want my kids to lose their mother. And I don’t want to be in a position where I can’t do everything in my power to help her.

I’m reaching out to you all today to ask for help. I know that this isn’t something anyone likes to do, but I don’t know what else to do at this point. If there’s anyone who might be able to donate, whether it’s $5, $10, or anything you can afford, it would mean the world to us. Every little bit helps, and I’m so grateful for anything you can give.

I know times are tough for everyone right now, and I never want to make anyone feel obligated. But if you can, please consider donating to help us cover the cost of this surgery. We’ve set up a Paypal.me account, which is the easiest way for you to donate. The link is below:

paypal.me/cosmicquesadilla

If you can’t donate, I completely understand. But even just sharing this post with your friends and family would mean so much to us. The more people who know, the more likely it is that we can raise enough to give my wife the care she needs.

I’m also asking for your prayers. I know that sounds cliché, but in a time like this, when everything feels uncertain and out of control, I believe in the power of faith and community. If you could keep my wife in your thoughts, and send good energy our way, I would appreciate it more than words can express.

I want to take a moment to say thank you to everyone who has already reached out to offer words of encouragement. It’s been overwhelming and humbling to see how much love and support we’ve received. You all have made a huge difference in helping us stay positive and hopeful during this difficult time. Even if you’re not in a position to help financially, just knowing that we’re not alone means everything.

Please, if you can, help us in any way you can. I’m doing everything I can to keep my family together, to keep things from falling apart, but I can’t do it alone. With your help, we can get my wife the surgery she needs, and we can hopefully get back to living our lives without this constant fear hanging over us.

I don’t want to let this be the story of our lives. I want my wife to come out of this stronger than ever, and I want to be able to continue to take care of our family. So, I’m asking for your help, not just for money, but for hope. For love. For my wife.

Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for your time, your support, and for being part of this journey with us. It means more than I can ever express.

Thank you for taking the time to read my story. I’m reaching out with a heavy heart and a desperate plea for help. My 11-year-old daughter was recently diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis, a chronic and painful inflammatory bowel disease. Watching her endure this has been the hardest thing I’ve ever faced as a parent.  

For years, she suffered in silence. She experienced constant headaches, severe stomach pains, and extreme fatigue that left her weak and unable to enjoy her childhood like other kids her age. We visited countless doctors and specialists, but no one could figure out what was wrong. It wasn’t until recently that we finally got an answer that she has Ulcerative Colitis.  

Her diagnosis came as a shock—not just because she’s so young, but because this disease is uncommon in children her age. Doctors told us it’s unusual for someone so young to develop Ulcerative Colitis, which made it even harder to diagnose. While we’re relieved to finally have answers, the challenges ahead are daunting.  

My daughter’s condition is so severe that it requires constant care—frequent doctor visits, specialized medications, blood tests, colonoscopies, and even dietary adjustments. While I have health insurance, it covers only a fraction of these costs.

Despite the challenges, my daughter remains resilient. She loves gymnastics and dreams of becoming an Olympic gymnast someday. But her condition often leaves her too weak to attend school or enjoy the activities she loves. This illness has affected her both physically and mentally—she struggles with anxiety about her health and often feels isolated from her peers because she can’t keep up with them.  

As a single mom with no additional support, I’ve done everything I can to provide for her on my own. I’ve taken on multiple side jobs—anything I can do to supplement our income while we figure out a long-term plan for sustainability—but it’s still not enough to cover everything she needs. I’ve already exhausted my savings trying to keep up with her medical bills, and the financial strain is overwhelming.  

I know there are others out there facing more severe health issues, but this diagnosis has completely upended my daughters life. Watching your child suffer is heartbreaking, especially when you feel powerless to give them the care they need.  

That’s why I’m asking for $5,000. This amount would allow me to pay off her outstanding medical bills and cover the costs of her ongoing treatments for the foreseeable future. It would give me the breathing room I need to focus on managing her condition without constantly worrying about how I’ll pay for it all. Most importantly, this support will help ensure that I won’t need to ask for financial help again in the future as we work toward long-term sustainability.

Every contribution, no matter how small, brings us closer to giving my daughter the care she deserves and a chance at a brighter future. Please consider donating or sharing our story with others who might be able to help.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for taking the time to read this and for any support you can provide. Even if you’re unable to offer financial assistance, your prayers and positive thoughts mean everything to us.

Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity!

Thank you for understanding that asking for help can be difficult, but I will do whatever it takes to prioritize my daughter’s health. To maintain our anonymity, I’m using my Cash App $Thankyou2912 for donations. My photo is of a pink flower. Again, thank you so much!

Cash App: $Thankyou2912 (pink flower picture)

Greetings,

Thank you for reading! My name is Meg and I am an disabled 44 year old woman.

I used to live a happy and well balanced, active life. However, one night shift at my job changed my life forever. I’m forced to rely on the US gov’t to live, and my company’s insurance provider for treatment, there has been none in 2 years. This is my story (and paypal dot me.

The first part is sections of an email that I never sent. An explanation follows.

Hi Mr. _ _ _ _ _:

My name is  https://www.paypal.me/megx and I am an employee of yours. I was with A_ _ _ _ _ _ for over 7 years. However, I was injured just after my second anniversary. And fired while on disability just after my 7th anniversary for “job abandonment” even though I was told I can never work again and am on SSDI. I have worked in two large Fulfillment Centers. I started on the east coast, and then later transferred to the west. I have worked in 5 different processes including Pick, Pack (single large and single small), Pack (restock), Pack (AFE), Quality, and as an Ambassador. 

Working there changed my life. I got into fantastic shape, was earning a decent wage and was hoping to earn my CDL or degree through the programs offered to associates. Prior to working there I spent over 15 years in customer and financial services. I also have both retail and retail management experience.

 I took the job because the pay and benefits were better than most other employers in my area and in addition, offered me the chance to better myself. As a mother of two, the option of not only returning to school, but doing so while working was an easy choice. Unfortunately, I never had the chance to start.

On December 15th, 2019 my world was changed completely. I was working in Pick at San Bernardino that night and seeing that a quarter pallet full of productss was a mess of empty boxes and trash, I set to clean the mess while I picked an order of approximately 120 items. On my final trip back, I took a different route from the conveyer belt and slipped on a piece of cardboard. The pain in my low back, right shoulder and right leg was instant and terrible. But since I had been injured on the job at least five times prior, I thought I could handle this time too. Turns out, this time was different. I went to Emergency Care onsite and after accepting treatment, I attempted to return to work. I could not do my job. 

I was sent to Concentra for xrays (my back only) and then sent home. I explained that I was in a great deal of pain and was advised that there were no fractures and that I should return to work at my next scheduled shift. When I returned the next day, I was advised that I could not be accommodated and to go home. 

I will save you the next few weeks, but I was sent to a non profit to “work”. This business was not open, there were feces on the floor and rats in the walls. The roof leaked and there was mold on most of the items. It was a generally unsafe environment and I was unable to continue to work there due to the ongoing pain and my lack of mobility.  

Concurrently, the insurance company approved 6 physical therapy sessions. When I advised the PTs that the exercises were painful, they did not take me seriously and I was laughed at. On my last session, a new therapist stated he could help me and proceeded to manipulate my hips, spine and legs. I was in bed with excruciating pain for weeks after that. 

Following the therapy, I was given acupuncture. I attended 5 sessions before the pandemic took hold. 

In February of 2020 I was finally given an MRI. This revealed “L4 and L5 disc herniations and spinal cord injury”. I was given no further treatment.

In February of 2021 I had a terrible exacerbation and was sent to the ER after my doctor said I didn’t need treatment. The ER wanted to perform surgery after an MRI with contrast was done and revealed that my L4, L5 disc was fractured and torn. That there was spinal cord compression at 2 other levels and I was in extreme pain. They did not want to perform surgery due to the injury being work related. Every request for treatment subsequently made by my neurosurgeon has been denied, aside from being allowed a single injection in April of 2021. 

Not much has happened since then, I have been home, taking my medication (which I pay for out if pocket because it is denied by Sedgwick) with no physical therapy, testing or procedures to help me at all. I was determined to help myself, but all I could do was stand for maybe an hour each day, and do some very light stretching. My condition has worsened without treatment and now I am mostly bedridden.

I am still not getting any help. 

I have lost my health insurance and my shares of stock. 

I was a top performer. 

I am 44 years old and living on 1400 monthy.  

My lawyers say that a settlement will require me to resign. 

They tell me that my injury, which now will certainly surgery and includes bone spurs that have developed along with the constant pain is “worth” a single years salary. 

If I can’t find someone to help me, my life will be forever filled with pain and financial hardship. All because I slipped on some trash at work whilst trying to “do the right thing “.

I deserve to be taken seriously and for these issues to be made right. I would love to put my customer service skills to use, I would love to be a liaison who helps other injured workers get through their experiences. I would love to stay, but I feel like I am unimportant and disposable.  

This is why I am appealing to you. I understand that workers comp. is a slippery slope, but if there is anything you can do to work with me on a settlement that includes payment and treatment for my injury and keeping a job, I would be eternally grateful and so would my family.

I was told that writing to you was unwise, but I am taking a chance because I have nowhere left to turn. 

Thank you for taking the time to read my (lengthy) email. 

Respectfully,

MVC

This is the email I never sent to my company’s ceo. I updated it because it has now been ovwr 5 years since my injury.

Since then, I’ve lost almost everything. I had to move back East to live with my parents. Then,  last year my mom passed away. I can’t afford a home and I can’t work. I’ve developed many other symptoms and no longer have medication to help with all of my symptoms (pain,muscle spasm,nerve pain, depression and anxiety,  foot pain amd leg mumbness, bowel issues due to the L4 compression).

Here, on the East coast,  no doctor is willing to take on my case. This is due to the company’s insurance company not wanting to pay the state rate here, or approve any treatments that doctors have suggested.

I now have bilateral nerve root compression, and have a hard time walking, even with my cane. I sometimes fall because my right leg goes numb or stops working. Additionally, the disc injuries now extend from L4 to S1.

My fiance believes that stem cell therapy will help me. I would like to try that so I can get my life back and start my own business! I have so many ideas and it’s so hard not being able to make any of them come to fruition. I don’t want to spend my life in bed or on the couch at home. I try to take supplement for my symptoms and move my body as much as possible, this often leaves me worse for wear. It’s so difficult watching life pass me by, year after year. I was injured at 39… I’ll be 45 in a few weeks.

NOW I’m left feeling so guilty that my fiance is now my caregiver.  These years are so crucial, we should be traveling, loving ome another, happy. But no, he’s taking care of me and working full time. He deserves a life with the fullness we planned on. If I can find a way to get better, I believe we can reach our goals and live the life we see in our dreams.

I believe that I will need living expenses, money for stem cells and travel and some startup capital for my business in the future. I don’t know what to ask for, I’m kind of embarrassed to even be here but I wasn’t sure where to go.

Any and all help is so greatly appreciated, thank you for taking the time to read my story.

♡-MVC

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