Hello. My name is Bill and I am in dire need. My family and I have had unfortunate things happen to us. I will try to relate our unfortunate events chronologically and with no embellishment as none is needed. I will divide my story into parts as it is a long story. The part titles summarize each part. You may skip parts as desired.
Original Diagnosis
I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes in 2000. I took diabetes medications since then. I also had to start using insulin in 2018. I also developed high blood pressure. Things went downhill from there.
Death Of My Stepdaughter
On August 31st, 2018, my stepdaughter was murdered in Mexico. She was shot and killed. She was buried in a pauper cemetery. She had a son (age 17) and two daughters (ages 11 and 5). My wife and I took them in and cared for them as if they were our children. We already had a son and daughter, but we had to take the other three children in. It was the right thing to do.
Foot Wound
I had to travel to another city in August of 2019 as it was required for my job. I did a lot of walking and got a wound on my right big toe. Foot wounds can be very serious for a diabetic. I had to have skin graft surgery to repair it. I recovered but it was a process.
My Stroke
I had a stroke at the end of 2019. I could not walk nor even stand up without falling over. I would also vomit most of the time. It was extreme vertigo. I went to the hospital and they did two CT scans and could not find the blood clot. They thought it was an inner ear issue. They then did an MRI and saw a small blood clot on my brain stem. That caused the vertigo symptoms and inability to sit up. The doctor said that if the blood clot was just a hair to one side, it would have stopped my heart and lungs from functioning. It would have killed me.
I was bedridden for a time but I eventually began to recover. I was given Scopalomine patches to help with my vertigo and vomiting. After a week I could sit up and not vomit. I could then put myself into a wheelchair. I then began to use a walker. I went to therapy to assist me. I did my best to recover. I even encouraged other patients to do their best. After a couple of months, I was able to walk with a cane. It was during this time my employer informed me that once the FMLA ran out, I would not have a job. That put a lot of pressure on me to recover. I had to start going back to work on a limited basis.
I was using a cane when the rehabilitation facility had to isolate due to COVID 19. I was released before completing my rehabilitation due to COVID. I still have physical limitations. I had to return to work on a full-time basis to keep my job. I could perform my job functions as they were mental and not physical.
COVID 19
I got the COVID 19 Phizer vaccines on January and February of 2021 as I am at high risk for complications. I got a booster in late September of 2021. I contracted COVID in January of 2022, I had to be hospitalized as I had respiratory distress. Fortunately, it was the Omicron Variant. I knew a few people who died from COVID.
Bell’s Palsey
In early November 2021, I woke up in the morning and saw a lot of drool on my pillow. I got a drink of water but much of it ran out of my mouth. I also culd not blink my left eye. I noticed that the left side of my face was partially paralyzed. I ent to my doctor thinking I was having another stroke. My doctor checked me out and said it was Bell’s Palsey. He believed that the last COVID booster I took caused it. It took over a month for me to recover.
Auto Accident
In mid-November of 2021, I had a bad an auto accident. I was driving with my daughter in Mexico. It was nighttime and a vehicle was stopped in the right lane with the lights off just past a curve in the road. I did not see it until the last minute and slammed into the back corner of the other vehicle. My daughter and I were injured. My daughter was unconscious. She then regained consciousness but didn’t remember anything like who she was, who I was and what happened. She was taken to a hospital. She suffered a bad concussion and broken clavicle. She still has issues with her clavicle.
I had bad bruises on my chest and had to go to the hospital. I was checked out but there was no serious injury. I was then arrested by the local police for causing an accident. Accidents in Mexico are criminal offenses. I was put in jail to await disposition of my case. I must say that the other prisoners treated me well and cared for me. One of our fellow prisoners was a trustee so he would take care of us as best he could. I had to pay restitution and lost possession of my vehicle but was released after a few days.
Fired From My Job
As previously stated, I returned to work after having a stroke. My employer was so kind and thoughtful that they fired me in November of 2022. They made up an excuse, but I know the real reason why they did it. I had to cash out my retirement to live on for a while but that is running out. I have applied to hundreds of jobs but no one will hire me. It appears I am blackballed. I do not qualify for public assistance as I made money working last year. I also owe the IRS a lot of money that I don’t have since I withdrew my retirement early.
COVID 19: Part 2
I contracted COVID again in November of 2022. I went to the emergency room as I had respiratory distress. I was released after a short stay.
Foot Wound
In December of 2022, I had a callus on my right big toe that somehow got partially torn off my toe. I was hospitalized and stabilized. I was released after a few days. Although not as bad, I still have the wound.
Death Of My Stepgrandson
In May of 2023, My stepgrandson was found dead in Mexico. He was 22 years old and had moved out of our place over a year prior. The news was a shock to us. The cause of death was asphyxiation but circumstances were unusual. We suspect foul play but no real investigation was done. He had a wife who was pregnant with his unborn child. He was buried next to his mother. It is of some comfort to know they are buried next to each other.
Hospitalization Of My Daughter
In early October of 2023, I had to take my daughter to the hospital due to respiratory distress. She had bronchitis and had to stay in the hospital for a few days. She still has some issues but is much better now.
My Health Conditions
I am an insulin using diabetic. I had a stroke as a result which left me with some physical problems. I have high blood pressure. I also have retinopothy which affects my vision. I have neuropathy in my legs and feet. I also have stage 3 kidney disease. I take many medications, including Metformin, Jardiance, Kerendia, Clopipogrel, Losartan, Amlodipine, Rosuvostatin, Gabapentin, Toujeo lomg acting insulin and Aspart short acting insulin. Those medications are not cheap. I have also been diagnosed with depression as a result of losing my job. I was prescribed Zoloft but it seemed to make matters worse, so I stopped taking it.
Please Help!
Life has dealt me and my family a cruel hand these past few years. I know it is a lot of misfortunes, but truth is stranger than fiction. There is no exaggeration here. The loss of family hurt us very deeply. Losing my job hurt the most financially. I am at the end of my rope and need help.
We need to pay for living expenses such as groceries, gas, utilities, rent, etc. I also need assistance with my medications and our medical bills. Winter is coming and my kids need winter clothing as they outgrow last year’s clothes. These expenses alone are over $4,000 a month. Any help would be appreciated. I promise that if I receive assistance, I will help others in need to the best of my ability.
If anyone wants proof of my misfortunes, I have photos and/or documents to substantiate them. You can email me at gonzg915@gmail.com to request proof. My PayPal account is paypal.me/BG915. My Cash App account is $billgonz. Thank you so much for reading my story. I know it was a lot to get through.